City of Knox and CADA Receive Grant
A $424,620 grant was recently presented to the City of Knox by Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman. Knox Mayor Rick Chambers accompanied a number of members from the Coalition Against Domestic Abuse, or CADA, to the Indianapolis presentation last Friday for the award ceremony.
The City of Knox applied for a Community Focus Fund Grant, in partnership with CADA. In previous meetings of the Knox City Council, Ruth Matsey explained the need for an addition to the Phoenix House building. Water ruined a portion of the building that was used for storage. The money from the grant will be used for the construction of the addition.
The Phoenix House is a shelter for abuse victims and their families. CADA also provides educational awareness about domestic violence throughout the listening area.
Since being established, the Phoenix House has provided care and compassionate support to dozens of abuse victims and families.
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February 16th, 2012 at 8:28 am
Awesome news for a great program. Thanks to those whom helped get this grant. Congrats to all of those involved with a much needed program. God Bless Starke Co.
February 16th, 2012 at 11:41 am
Why doesn’t the article tell us how much the city TAXPAYERS are going to have to kick in? Even if it is only 10% thats over $42,000. I thought that the city turned down a grant recently because we couldnt afford the matching funds. I think the city officials need to be up front about this.