Breaking the cycle of domestic violence one person at a time
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Allison O’Malley, Executive Director
Safe Journey
(o) 585.425.1580 / (m) 585.727.7598
Safe Journey receives gift from Rochester Area Community Foundation
Funds will be used to support domestic violence survivors as they transition
to lives free from abuse and violence
Fairport, N.Y., March 29, 2011–Safe Journey, a suburban-based resource and support center serving domestic violence victims has received a $10,000 grant from the Rochester Area Community Foundation Women and Girls Project for its Survivor Transition Program. The gift will be used to provide women from the greater Rochester area with individual counseling, support groups, life skills training, crisis phone support, and more as they rebuild their lives after abuse or violence.
“Despite commonly held beliefs, domestic violence ravages families in every income bracket and breaking the cycles of abuse or violence takes time and effort,” said Alli O’Malley, executive director of Safe Journey. “Too often observers of domestic violence believe that abuse ends as soon as a couple stops living together or dating; but in reality the dynamics of power and control often continue for years -- particularly when children are involved.”
Safe Journey is an outreach ministry of the Ecumenical Ministries of Perinton, Inc. Our mission is to support today’s survivors of domestic violence as they transition to lives free from abuse and to prevent domestic violence in future generations through outreach and education.Services at Safe Journey are provided free of charge to women of any faith, race or creed.
The Rochester Area Community Foundationhelps individuals, families, and organizations benefit the six counties surrounding Rochester through creative philanthropy. Last year, the Community Foundation awarded $17 million in grants, principally to nonprofit organizations serving Monroe, Wayne, Ontario, Livingston, Genesee, and Orleans counties. Initiatives of Rochester Area Community Foundation have major impact in the areas of early childhood education, youth and families, and civic engagement. See
About Safe Journey
Safe Journey is an outreach ministry of the Ecumenical Ministries of Perinton and is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit. Situated in a secure suburban location, Safe Journey provides a safe, welcoming atmosphere where survivors of domestic abuse will find allies deeply committed to supporting their journey. We recognize that rebuilding is a process with many facets and that each survivor has unique needs. Our agency offers support and educational services customized to each survivor and a community outreach program dedicated to educating society about the prevalence and impact of domestic violence. For more information, go to
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Ecumenical Ministries of Perinton, dba Safe Journey
PO Box 21 ~ Fairport, NY 14450 ~ 585.425.1580 ~