Safeline celebrates donation from the Couch Family Foundation
Safeline, Inc., the local domestic and sexual violence advocacy organization, announced receipt of a $13,200 two-year grant from the Couch Family Foundation.
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The grant will assist Safeline to substantially expand safety initiatives for survivors of domestic and sexual violence escaping abusive situations
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“We are extremely grateful to the Couch Family Foundation for this generous contribution. Survivors often remain trapped in life-threatening situations. Safeline’s work has shown that a safe exit channel can be a vital pathway to support a victim’s struggle to free themselves from abusive conditions and to remain safe,” said Linda Ingold, Safeline’s Executive Director.
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The Couch Foundation funds will support Safeline’s work for survivors and their children in the 22 towns of Orange County and upper Windsor. Services include crises intervention, collaboration with law enforcement, legal advocacy, financial education, service referral and support to establish safety.
In 2024, Safeline provided 2,532 services for 285 victims of domestic violence, stalking and sexual abuse.
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“We are pleased to support Safeline as a valued community partner to help ensure the safety, health, and well-being of vulnerable children and families in crises,” said Sara Vecchiotti, Executive Director, of the Couch Family Foundation.
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Safeline is a charitable nonprofit organization working to end domestic violence, stalking and sexual abuse. Safeline provides safety planning, emotional support, legal advocacy, prevention education and a 24-hour hotline for survivors in Vermont’s Orange and the upper tier towns of Windsor County. For more information about Safeline, call toll-free 1-800-639-7233 or visit www.safelinevt.org
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The mission of the Couch Family Foundation is to be a catalyst for change in the lives of children and their families by creating quality and equitable opportunities to help them learn, thrive, and lead healthy, fulfilling lives.