The Meadows Foundation has been recognized for generous contributions to domestic violence agencies by Senator Jane Nelson on behalf of the Senate of the State of Texas. The Meadows Foundation has awarded a total of $364,000 since January in emergency grants to Texas domestic violence agencies, including $175,000 which will be used for the 24-hour National Domestic Violence Hotline (the Hotline) based in Austin.
“This generous donation comes at a time when the demand for services is increasing and many donors are scaling back philanthropic giving because of the depressed economy,” said Sheryl Cates, CEO of the Hotline. “It is a tribute to this organization that it has recognized and responded to a call for help so that vulnerable families will have somewhere to turn. Reports of an increased need for domestic violence shelters are being heard from many communities in Texas. We are grateful for the support of The Meadows Foundation; this donation is an outstanding example of corporate responsibility toward our communities.”
Pictured from left are Gloria Terry, President of the Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV), Sheryl Cates, CEO of the National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) and TCFV, Senator Jane Nelson, Bruce Esterline, Meadows Foundation Vice President for Grants and Cindy Patrick, Meadows Foundation Senior Program Officer.
Over the last five years, The Meadows Foundation has contributed approximately $3.1 million to 29 domestic violence service providers throughout Texas. “We recognize that domestic violence agencies are struggling this year to serve as many families as possible, even in the face of budget and staff reductions,” said Esterline. “Because of the great need, our foundation will continue to review requests for emergency funding throughout 2009.”
