McClellan presents $1.66M check to YWCA of Richmond to help domestic violence survivors

Earlier this week, U.S. Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-4th District) presented a check for $1.66 million to the YWCA of Richmond. The money will help the organization’s “Transforming Lives After Surviving Domestic Violence Project” build at least 40 new homes and offer 24/7 services for survivors of domestic violence.

“YWCA Richmond is an important cornerstone of our community in Virginia’s Fourth,” said McClellan, whose district includes Henrico’s eastern half. “I am thrilled to deliver more than $1.6 million to support their efforts to protect and assist domestic violence survivors from housing insecurity.”

Studies show that domestic violence citations are the No. 3 reason tenants are evicted, McClellan said. The YWCA’s project is designed to help address that issue and provide survivors with comprehensive wraparound services, including residential housing, programming, and other resources.

“I look forward to seeing this project come to fruition,” she said.

The money will help the YWCA serve more families and survivors, CEO Rupa Murthy said.

“Access to safe, deeply affordable housing is the biggest issue our team works to solve before counseling, work force navigation, and connections to supportive services can begin,” she said. “This historic regional investment in safe and healthy families, violence free communities, and economic mobility for those facing a difficult path so they can not only survive but thrive, is a catalyst for regional commitment to build a system of care that centers a survivor of domestic violence.”