(Indianapolis, IN) - Four La Porte County organizations have been awarded over $1 million total for supporting crime victims.

 

The grant money is administered through the state from a federal program that collects restitution from federal offenders. The money is intended for programs that respond to the emotional, psychological, or physical needs of crime victims locally.

 

Out of more than 190 organizations statewide, the following are recipients in La Porte County:

 

Dunebrook, Inc. received $293,259

Family Advocates, Inc. received $114,751

LaPorte County Prosecuting Attorney received $322,622

and the Stepping Stone Shelter for Women, Inc. received $381,754.

 

Over $2.2 million was awarded to five organizations in St. Joseph County. About $160,000 is going to two organizations in Starke County.