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CONGRESSMAN CLEAVER FIGHTS FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE SURVIVORS
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Congressman Cleaver presents $500,000 check
to Hope House to fight domestic violence
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Kansas City – Missouri Fifth District Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II, today announced a half-million dollar federal grant for Hope House in Independence.
“Congressman Cleaver is currently serving his 4th term in Washington – while always making sure he never forgets the people he is representing here at home,” said Hope House CEO MaryAnne Metheny.
Metheny spoke at a news conference, telling those in the audience, that these funds will be used to continue the Civil Legal Program for the next three years. It is a program that serves hundreds of local domestic abuse survivors each year.
“It allows survivors to access the services they need but don’t have financial resources to get,” said attorney Mary Weir. “Without these professionals to assist them, they may go for an order of protection, for instance, and lose in court. This often results in them going back home. These can be life and death situations, and a program like this is a game changer.”
Congressman Cleaver was thanked by Hope House leaders, board members and employees, for being, ‘a fierce supporter of local women – and for always having their backs’.
The Congressman pledged to continue doing all he can for those who are trying to get out of abusive situations that are threatening their lives … and the lives of their children.
Hope House, the largest domestic services agency in Missouri, forms a safety net of prevention, education and support for more than 10,000 victims of abuse every year. Residential and outreach services are provided through two secure locations in Independence and Lee’s Summit, MO.
REALIZING THE AMERICAN DREAM
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Congressman Cleaver joins ‘President Harry Truman’
and Independence Mayor Don Reimal
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A very important grassroots rally took place this week on the grounds of the Truman Library in Independence. The homeownership rally brought hundreds to the library to shine a spotlight on the importance of this issue.
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A large crowd attends the homeownership rally in Independence
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Being able to buy a home is the realization of the American dream. Many people in attendance at this rally asked me to continue fighting in Washington to make sure the system is fair for everyone.
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Congressman Cleaver with Kansas City
resident and homeowner Paulette Carter
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I believe owning a home is the true essence of what this country is all about. It brings pride to a family. My father worked three jobs to make enough money to send my sisters, my mother and I to college – and to buy a home. And still to this day, he takes immense pride in his home, his lawn and taking care of what is his. Why? Because that is what homeownership does for a person.
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Congressman Cleaver speaking at the Homeownership Works for America event
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VOTER REGISTRATION – A MUST!
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Congressman Cleaver briefs the media on the importance of registering to vote
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As a very eloquent first-time voter put it this week – you don’t have a right to criticize – if you don’t participate. That was the message we tried to get out this week at our voter registration information event on National Voter Registration Day.
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Employees from the Kansas City Board of Elections
answer questions about voter registration
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Emanuel Cleaver, II
Member of Congress
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