More than $1M in Safety Grants Awarded for Erie County

A total of $1,054,462 in grants have been awarded to organizations in Erie County to improve safety, according to state lawmakers Monday.

The grants include:

• Erie Crime Victim Center of Erie County - $588,672
• Erie Safe Journey Safe Journey Rural Domestic Violence Services - $212,221
• Erie Protection From Abuse Coordinated Services - $150,066
• Erie Safenet: Domestic Violence Safety Network, Project Protect - $101,622
• Erie Children's Advocacy Center of Erie County - $1,881

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency approved the grants.

“We must be vigilant in providing law enforcement with the tools they need to keep crime on the decline and do everything we can to help survivors recover and reclaim their lives,” said state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro.

“Crime has long-lasting effects, in our community and for the survivors who live through it,” said state Rep. Pat Harkins. “This funding will help ensure when crime happens, survivors and their families have trusted and safe places to turn to receive the services they need – not just to survive but remain strong and productive role models in our community.”

“The wide-ranging ramifications of a violent crime last long after the investigation, trial and conviction,” said state Rep. Bob Merski. “These grants help victims, survivors and their families move forward, ensuring the people who need help receive the support and services to take the next step in their lives.”