LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – As part of The Starbucks Foundation’s Neighborhood Grants program, Family Refuge Center was selected to receive a $1,000.00 grant. This grant award is thanks to a nomination from a local Starbucks employee who recognized FRC’s ongoing work in Southern West Virginia supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Through this unique partner-led community giving program, The Starbucks Foundation invites Starbucks partners and alumni to nominate a local organization in their community. Since 2019, over 16,000 grants have been awarded to local organizations, totaling more than $25 million. This year, Family Refuge Center was selected from among 56,000 nominations submitted by Starbucks partners.
Family Refuge Center is a comprehensive dual domestic violence and sexual assault facility that serves Greenbrier, Monroe, Mercer and Pocahontas Counties. Services include a 24-hour hotline, temporary shelter, empowerment counseling, legal advocacy and court accompaniment, assistance and advocacy with community resources, information, and referrals, prevention education, support groups, adult basic education and vocational planning, children’s advocacy, groups and activities, summer day camp, as well as parent education and support.
The Starbucks Foundation’s Neighborhood Grants program supports grassroots, community-led nonprofit organizations that make a difference in their communities. With Starbucks partners leading the way, Starbucks helps communities thrive. Neighborhood Grants also help build sustained local impact and inspire increased partner (employee) engagement with nonprofit organizations and charities that work in their communities.
“Starbucks has always been the community coffeehouse – a place where our partners (employees) build real connections. Through this latest round of Neighborhood Grants, they’ve nominated local organizations making meaningful impact, from addressing hunger to supporting youth,” said Kelly Goodejohn, executive director of The Starbucks Foundation. “We’re proud to support these efforts and the role our partners play in strengthening their communities.”
Learn more about the Neighborhood Grants program at About Starbucks.
The Starbucks Foundation
The Starbucks Foundation strengthens humanity by transforming lives across the world, with a focus on enabling community resiliency and prosperity and uplifting communities affected by disaster. Established in 1997, The Starbucks Foundation is a Section 501(c)(3) charitable organization under U.S. law. Learn more at About Starbucks.
