For Release: Monday, September 13, 2004
Contact: David Gillies: 202-225-5661

GRANITE CITY ORGANIZATION RECEIVES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE GRANT

Washington - U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced today that the Immigration Project, Inc., located in Granite City, has received a $220,531 grant through the Legal Assistance for Victims program of the Violence Against Women Office of the U.S. Department of Justice.  The funds will be used to hire a full-time attorney and two other staff members to enhance the provision of domestic violence services. 

"Domestic violence is a serious crime and this money will allow for better education and prevention as well as outreach to victims," said Costello, a former law enforcement official.  "I support these efforts to enhance the safety of our communities."

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