Press Release: Allstate Foundation Grant Empowers Financial Future for Arizona Survivors

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NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release

Media Contact:
Jenna Panas, CEO
Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence                                                                
817-939-1577
Jenna@acesdv.org

ALLSTATE FOUNDATION GRANT EMPOWERS FINANCIAL FUTURE FOR ARIZONA SURVIVORS

Phoenix, AZ, October 15, 2020 – Many domestic violence nonprofits expect an unprecedented rise in both abuse reports and financial hardships as COVID-19 stay-at-home orders relax. The pandemic has exacerbated the ongoing need for critical funding for sexual and domestic violence nonprofits. Continuing its commitment to advancing financial security and education for survivors, The Allstate Foundation provided a 65,000 Moving Ahead Grant to the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence.

“This is a pivotal point in time because many nonprofits are struggling, as are survivors and victims of domestic violence.” said Jenna Panas, CEO of ACESDV.  “This grant will provide specialized job training, matched-savings programs, credit-building services and financial education for survivors. We’re grateful to have a partner like The Allstate Foundation that work with us to secure the future of survivors.”

The Moving Ahead grants are a deeply-rooted portion of The Allstate Foundation’s 15-year commitment to ending domestic violence through financial empowerment. Twenty-six state coalitions will receive a total of $1.5 million in funding this year from the Foundation.

“The controlling tactics used by abusers create a devastating ripple effect that makes it feel nearly impossible for a survivor to break free,” said Ellen Lisak, senior program officer, The Allstate Foundation. “For over a decade, we’ve reinforced our investment to provide survivors hope.”

If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).

The Allstate Foundation is an independent, charitable organization made possible by subsidiaries of The Allstate Corporation. Since 2005, TAF has invested over $70 million to end domestic violence and financial abuse and helped 2 million survivors rebuild their lives through financial empowerment. More information is available by following @AllstateFDN on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence
The Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (ACESDV) works to dismantle oppression and promote equity among all people, focusing on increasing public awareness about sexual and domestic violence and enhancing safety and services for survivors. ACESDV was originally founded as the Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence in 1980, so that concerned citizens and professionals could unite in a statewide organization to end domestic violence. In 2013, the coalition became the designated dual coalition to address both sexual and domestic violence in Arizona, thus becoming the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence. ACESDV provides training and technical assistance to responders, service providers, and community members, engages in public policy advocacy and public awareness initiatives, and provides direct services through their Sexual and Domestic Violence Services Helpline and online chat.

www.acesdv.org
Follow ACESDV on Twitter: twitter.com/acesdv
Find ACESDV on Facebook: facebook.com/ACESDV
See ACESDV on Instagram: instagram.com/AZCESDV

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ACESDV is here for you.

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Survivors are often more vulnerable in times of crisis and need our support more than ever in these times. ACESDV is here for you.

ACESDV’s Sexual and Domestic Violence Services Helpline is still open and operating the regular hours of 8:30a – 5:00p, Monday – Friday with Victim Services Specialists available to assist in Spanish and English, by phone or online through chat. While our staff are primarily working remotely from the safety of their homes, we have measures in place to maintain full confidentiality and are continuing operations and support to survivors and the community.

The Sexual and Domestic Violence Services Helpline: 602-279-2980

Online chat: www.acesdv.org/helpline

For National Hotlines available 24/7:
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
StrongHearts Native Helpline: 1-844-762-8483

The nearly 40 member organizations of ACESDV are committed to providing the best services to communities throughout Arizona. Member organizations are also carefully considering the advisories from the Department of Health and the CDC, and taking significant precautions to protect those they serve and their teams of staff members, volunteers and board members. 
 
Hotlines, sexual and domestic violence service organizations, and shelters will remain open.  People impacted by sexual and domestic violence can still access the support of an advocate during a sexual assault forensic exam, when requesting an Order of Protection, and for help accessing other crucial resources.  Organizations are putting systems in place to be able to provide remote advocacy as much as possible, using phone, video and other strategies to connect with and support people who need help.

Contact your local organization for more information about how they are responding, and continue to refer people impacted by sexual and domestic violence to call the National Hotlines (listed above) or ACESDV’s Sexual and Domestic Violence Services Helpline.

Sexual and domestic violence service organizations are working together with many others in their communities to coordinate efforts, plan for what lies ahead and get crucial resources to people experiencing health, financial and other impacts.  Organizations serving people who are homeless or at risk of losing their housing are part of a statewide strategy to ensure there are safe places for people to stay if they are at high risk from COVID-19, or if they need to self-quarantine.  The Coalition is also actively working with administrative and legislative officials to ensure that the needs of victims of domestic and sexual violence are being addressed during this crisis.

During this difficult time, our connections with each other are more important than ever.  We are sustained by our loving community of organizations, advocates, and partners.  

Press Release: Coaching UP July 10, 2015

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For Immediate Release
Contact: Anthony Perez (602)930-2182
July 8, 2015

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ARIZONA FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN and ARIZONA COALITION TO END SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE announce groundbreaking “Coaching Up”  violence prevention program and host summit.

 

Arizona Foundation for Women and Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence are proud to announce an innovative pilot program- Coaching UP.

Coaching UP focuses primarily on addressing the roles that high school athletics coaches play in the lives of their student-athletes and will give them the skills to teach student-athletes the values of respect, integrity and teamwork. The Coaching UP program content includes subjects such as healthy relationships, confronting peer pressures, detrimental impacts of underage drinking/substance abuse and the trauma of head injuries sustained on the field. Coaching UP creates “Upstanding” men through coaching and education. Each school will be provided a $1000 grant to produce a community service project that relates to the discussed issues.  Coaching UP is a pilot program in funding collaboration with Arizona Foundation for Women, the McCain Institute, and the NFL Foundation through a Legacy Grant.

LAUNCH EVENT:  A Coaching Summit for Coaching UP will take place at the University of Phoenix Stadium on Friday, July 10, 2015 from 10:00 am- 3:00 pm.  Participants will include High School Coaches, Athletic Directors, Principals and Counselors. Participating schools include Central, North Canyon, Skyline, McClintock, Sequoia, Blue Ridge, Sequoia Pathway, Betty Fairfax, Salt River and Monument Valley High Schools.

This event is not open to the public, although it is open to media.

Allie Bones, CEO of the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence comments: “We are thrilled to be in partnership with the Foundation for Women on this very important youth development initiative. Coaches are powerful influencers on young lives and we look forward to shaping positive futures for both young men and women through this project.”

Adrian Wilson, a former Arizona Cardinal, commented: “I’m honored to be the keynote speaker at this year’s Coaching UP Summit.  Whenever I get the chance to speak with H.S. coaches, I always stress to them the importance of being a positive role model in their student-athlete’s lives, both on and off the field, as well as the importance of education.  What their players will learn in the classroom can take them a lot further in life than playing sports.”

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