Domestic Violence Advocacy Organization Awards $22,200 in Scholarships to Survivors
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Aug. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Break the Silence Against Domestic Violence's 2019 Angel Fund made the biggest impact yet. Bereaved families across the nation partnered with BTSADV this July to help raise $22,200 to be awarded to survivors of domestic violence this fall.
"We've had so much immense growth," Kristen Faith, BTSADV Founder said. Nearly 100% of proceeds raised in this year's fund are going back to scholarship recipients. The organization focused on providing more financial support to assisting survivors reach their academic goals. Kohl's Department Store donated close to $40,000 to BTSADV earlier this year, which was used to support programs and operations.
"Our biggest hope is to show families that we are here to go the distance to remember their loved ones," Kristen said. Since 2015, BTSADV has awarded $63,950 in the names of fallen victims of domestic violence, providing funding to students affected by domestic violence while also spreading awareness by sharing their stories.
Twenty-seven scholarships will be granted to students this year. "Over 100 students applied, this is more than ever before," Kristen said, adding that the scholarship program is a great resource for survivors to empower themselves with higher education.
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