Dove Project has been chosen to receive a $20,000 grant from the Mary Kay Foundation as part of the organization’s annual $3 million national domestic violence grant program. Dove Project is one of the 150 domestic violence organizations participating in the program. The grant will be used to give the much dated interior of the shelter a facelift and assist clients with therapy needs. “This grant is such a blessing to Dove Project in a variety of ways,” said writer of the grant Malissa Mims, Executive Director. “Not only does it make up for a deficit in funding this year butDove Project has been chosen to receive a $20,000 grant from the Mary Kay Foundation as part of the organization’s annual $3 million national domestic violence grant program. Dove Project is one of the 150 domestic violence organizations participating in the program. The grant will be used to give the much dated interior of the shelter a facelift and assist clients with therapy needs. “This grant is such a blessing to Dove Project in a variety of ways,” said writer of the grant Malissa Mims, Executive Director. “Not only does it make up for a deficit in funding this year butalso gives us hope and strength to continue what we do. Domestic violence is not going away and deserves very serious attention. Programs to help battered women and their children require a lot of resources. That’s why we are so thankful The Mary Kay Foundation is helping us help Families in San Saba,Texas.”Domestic Violence OutlookAccording to the second “Mary Kay Truth About Abuse” national survey conducted in March 2011, domestic violence shelters indicate the economic downturn has increased demand for services. Shelters also report the ability to raise funds and provide services will be hampered into 2012. Due to the economy, the survey also revealed:•80 percent of domestic violence shelters nationwide (more than three out of four) report an increase in women seeking assistance from abuse most attribute this to financial issues.•76 percent of domestic violence shelters (three out of four) indicate their funding has decreased.•65 percent of women in shelters can’t find employment due to the economy.•56 percent of shelters note the abuse is more violent now than before the economic downturn.“In light of the economic downturn and alarming increases in domestic violence, The Mary Kay Foundation’s mission is more critical than ever before. Dove Project has helped so many women and their families in the San Saba County area. We know they will use these funds to benefit even more domestic violence survivors and their children and help end domestic violence,” said Jennifer Cook, The Mary Kay Foundation board member.About Dove ProjectDove Project has beenalso gives us hope and strength to continue what we do. Domestic violence is not going away and deserves very serious attention. Programs to help battered women and their children require a lot of resources. That’s why we are so thankful The Mary Kay Foundation is helping us help Families in San Saba,Texas.”Domestic Violence OutlookAccording to the second “Mary Kay Truth About Abuse” national survey conducted in March 2011, domestic violence shelters indicate the economic downturn has increased demand for services. Shelters also report the ability to raise funds and provide services will be hampered into 2012. Due to the economy, the survey also revealed:•80 percent of domestic violence shelters nationwide (more than three out of four) report an increase in women seeking assistance from abuse most attribute this to financial issues.•76 percent of domestic violence shelters (three out of four) indicate their funding has decreased.•65 percent of women in shelters can’t find employment due to the economy.•56 percent of shelters note the abuse is more violent now than before the economic downturn.“In light of the economic downturn and alarming increases in domestic violence, The Mary Kay Foundation’s mission is more critical than ever before. Dove Project has helped so many women and their families in the San Saba County area. We know they will use these funds to benefit even more domestic violence survivors and their children and help end domestic violence,” said Jennifer Cook, The Mary Kay Foundation board member.About Dove ProjectDove Project has beenserving victims of Domestic Violence for the past thirteen years in San Saba County. Dove Project is a 24 hour emergency shelter for victims of Domestic Violence. They also serve their community by providing a satellite location for individual, group and play therapy and hold monthly legal aid clinics to name a few services. Dove Project is committed to providing community awareness and rehabilitation to victims of Domestic Violence. About The Mary Kay FoundationThe Mary Kay Foundation was created in 1996, and its mission is two-fold: to fund research of cancers affecting women and to help prevent domestic violence while raising awareness of the issue. Since the Foundation’s inception, it has awarded $28 million to shelters and programs addressing domestic violence prevention and more than $16 million to cancer researchers and related causes throughout the United States. To learn more about The Mary Kay Foundation, log on to: www.marykayfoundation.org or call 1-877-MKCARES(652-2737).serving victims of Domestic Violence for the past thirteen years in San Saba County. Dove Project is a 24 hour emergency shelter for victims of Domestic Violence. They also serve their community by providing a satellite location for individual, group and play therapy and hold monthly legal aid clinics to name a few services. Dove Project is committed to providing community awareness and rehabilitation to victims of Domestic Violence. About The Mary Kay FoundationThe Mary Kay Foundation was created in 1996, and its mission is two-fold: to fund research of cancers affecting women and to help prevent domestic violence while raising awareness of the issue. Since the Foundation’s inception, it has awarded $28 million to shelters and programs addressing domestic violence prevention and more than $16 million to cancer researchers and related causes throughout the United States. To learn more about The Mary Kay Foundation, log on to: www.marykayfoundation.org or call 1-877-MKCARES(652-2737).