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St. Lawrence Valley Renewal House to get $12,307, Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York $15,000 through Sen. Ritchie

Posted 10/10/16

CANTON -- St. Lawrence Valley Renewal House will receive $12,307 and Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York will get $15,000 thanks to Sen. Patricia Ritchie. Ritchie secured nearly $75,000 to …

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St. Lawrence Valley Renewal House to get $12,307, Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York $15,000 through Sen. Ritchie

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CANTON -- St. Lawrence Valley Renewal House will receive $12,307 and Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York will get $15,000 thanks to Sen. Patricia Ritchie.

Ritchie secured nearly $75,000 to strengthen the efforts of local organizations that work to help victims of domestic violence and cut down on instances of the crime.

"We can't thank Senator Ritchie enough for this vital funding,” said St. Lawrence Valley Renewal House Executive Director Ilene Burke. “It will not only help in providing emotional support and counseling for victims of domestic violence, but will also be used to assist individuals with first month's rent or help with past due amounts, and gas cards to travel to needed appointments.”

Organizations receiving special funding are as follows:

· St. Lawrence Valley Renewal House: $12,307

· Victims Assistance Center of Jefferson County: $12,307

· The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (Canton): $15,000

· The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York (Watertown): $15,000

· Oswego County Opportunities: $20,000

“Domestic violence is a something that has devastating physical and psychological impacts on the lives of women, men and children and often times, it’s difficult for those being harmed to seek help,” said Ritchie, a Republican from Heuvelton. “Our local organizations that assist victims of domestic violence are key to helping give individuals the courage to break free of the cycle of abuse and violence they have been subjected to. I’m pleased to provide this funding to these important organizations, and commend them for the role they play in advocating for safety in our communities.”