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PCAR
(Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape)
Founded in 1975, PCAR is the oldest state coalition in the country. Its purpose is to advocate for services for all victims/survivors of sexual assault and to increase the public's understanding of sexual violence. What began as a small, determined group of women from several centers in urban areas, has grown to an establishment of sexual assault centers in 54 counties with crisis counseling available in every county of Pennsylvania. PCAR is PASSAGES' largest funding source. Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) Authorized under Act 274 of 1978, PCCD oversees criminal and juvenile justice planning, coordination and policy analysis. In addition, PCCD administrates state and federal funding programs which are separated into four funding streams: The victim/witness services provisions of State Act 96 of 1984 (VS); the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Act of 1974 (JJDP); the federal Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (VOCA); and the federal Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 Drug Control and Systems Improvement program (DCSI). PASSAGES, Inc. receives funding from the federal VOCA program to provide services to victims of sexual assault. Beginning January 1, 1998, PASSAGES became one of the recipients of a STOP Violence Against Women grant awarded to Clarion County. The grant provides federal support to improve the criminal justice systems response to violence against women and to enhance the services available to women who have been victims of violent crime. The funding is being divided between law enforcement, prosecution, and victim services. United Way of Clarion County The mission of the United Way of Clarion County is to raise funds for Clarion County's most critical human service needs. PASSAGES, Inc. is one of nine agencies to receive funding each year. DuBois Area United Way The goal of the Dubois Area United Way is to raise sufficient funds to meet the requests of all our member agencies. For 2001, the DuBois United Way will be supporting 27 agencies one of which is PASSAGES, Inc. Brookville Area United Fund The Brookville Area United Fund supports services and programs helping people in the Sigel, Corsica, Summerville, Knoxdale, Pinecreek, Eldred, Warsaw, Barnett, Heath, Clover, Rose and Beaver areas. PASSAGES, Inc. is one of sixteen agencies to receive funding each year. Commissioners of Clarion County The Clarion County Commissioners provide funding to thirteen non-county agencies each year to assist them in enhancing the quality of life in Clarion County. Fundraising Any additional funds necessary to meet agency needs each year must be acquired through fundraising efforts by the Board of Directors, Volunteers and Staff of PASSAGES, Inc. Donations PASSAGES, Inc accepts donations from individuals and community groups to help fund its operations. If you are interested in donating to PASSAGES, Inc. please email the Lou Ann Williams. |
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