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Establish an ongoing support program entitled Safe Escape to assist victims of domestic violence. Families who are victims of domestic violence will benefit by receiving financial support allowing them to live independently from their previous situation and providing them the opportunity to live safely. This district grant request is for $2500 to be used as start up funds for Safe Escape program. Additional funds will be needed and will be raised by The Rotary Club of Anaconda and the Anaconda Community Foundation. Family support will be for a variety of things such as clothing, rent, utilities, food, furniture, etc. and will continue for up to 12 or more months depending of a families needs. Club members will be involved in a variety of ways, from coordinating with the Anaconda Victims Advocate and attending meetings, to providing transportation for families, shopping with the families for furniture, cloths, groceries, and assisting family moves within the Anaconda/Deerlodge area. Club members will also be responsible for all fund raising activities and events.
Addendum to Project Description (added after the project was signed)
Received check from District in November2019
The Anaconda Rotary Club received tax exempt status on August 22, 2019. In October 2019
we had a lobster fest with 67 people attending., and the proceeds were earmarked for Safe
Escape.We netted $9,500.00 from this event.
In September(or August)2019 we had our first client. We supported her by agreeing to pay 1/3 of her rent for one year. We also purchased clothing for her three children. The rent payment per month is $200.00. We are considering another client at this time.
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