Wes Moore, the governor of Maryland, announced late last week that $60.5 million in both federal and state funds would be given as grants to Jewish organizations in Maryland to increase services for those who have been victimized by crime.
Among those funded, the Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital received $161,870; The Associated (Jewish Federation of Baltimore) received $220,670; and the Greater Washington Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse received $464,761. Combined, the funds totaled $847,301.
“In partnership, we are reaffirming our commitment to supporting victims of crime and ensuring that every Marylander has access to the resources they need to heal and seek justice,” Moore said. “When people feel safe and feel like justice will be served, we have a better chance of getting convictions, closing cases, and restoring trust between our communities and the forces sworn to protect them. Today, we take a step toward each of these goals.”
Dorothy Lennig, executive director of the Office of Crime Prevention and Policy, stated that “this competitive process has allowed new organizations to access funding, including breaking down barriers that may have previously existed for newer or smaller service providers, so we are able to expand our reach and help more Marylanders.”
Explaining plans for the funds, Jeanne Yeager, executive director for the Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence, said: “Victims receive short- and long-term support with housing, legal, mental health, transportation and employment, as well as assistance with food, basic needs and other barriers that they face.”
