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Learn about the latest news from Safe Voices.
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“It Sounds Really Dire, Because It Is Really Dire”
June 2, 2025
"Many people don’t understand the vast ecosystem involved in the issuing of federal and state grants. The Office on Violence Against Women can provide grants directly to organizations like Safe Voices." Read more from the New York Times.
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Norway Savings Bank Continues Support of Safe Voices
May 21, 2025
“She just held my hand while I told her everything” is how one domestic abuse survivor described her initial meeting with a Safe Voices advocate. The survivor and the advocate then worked together to find resources that would help her start over and take back control. It’s a story that has played out countless times.
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Federal funding cut threatens Maine’s domestic violence and abuse initiatives
May 19, 2025
Since the 1970s, Maine has looked to domestic violence advocates for leadership in the state’s response to this persistent problem. Unfortunately, funding for their work is now in crisis.
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Record high service calls at Safe Voices as budget cuts threaten staff
May 3, 2025
However, this much-needed expansion comes with a bittersweet edge. A million and a half dollars in HUD and Department of Justice grants the nonprofit has relied on, particularly under the Trump administration, are no longer available or will expire this fall.
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Media Inquiries?
Media inquires can be sent to gkendall@safevoices.org, which is checked daily Monday through Friday. For phone inquires, please contact Grace Kendall, Director of Development and Engagement, at 207-795-6744 ext. 214.