SANFORD — As part of The Mary Kay Foundation’s annual shelter grants program, Caring Unlimited, York County’s Domestic Violence Resource Center has received a $20,000 unrestricted grant to further the organization’s efforts to combat domestic violence and provide rehabilitation services. 

The grant awarded is part of $3 million in funding that the Foundation has awarded this year to 150 domestic violence shelters in 49 states, the District of Columbia and Guam.

Caring Unlimited will use the grant funding to provide critical support for its programs and services, which are offered confidentially and free of charge 24-hours a day, 365 days a year.   

“At Caring Unlimited, we are incredibly grateful for support from The Mary Kay Foundation and its continued commitment to break the cycle of domestic violence,” said Cindi Peoples, Executive Director.  

Each year, Caring Unlimited provides direct support and safety planning to services to over 2,000 women, their children, and men whose lives are affected by domestic abuse. 

The direct service programs supported by the grant include: emergency shelter, transitional housing and services, individual advocacy, Support and education groups and aegal assistance/ and court advocacy.

Nearly 600 domestic violence shelters applied for The Mary Kay Foundation shelter grants this year.

Mary Kay Inc.’s global cause-related program, Beauty That Counts, helps support The Mary Kay Foundation’s annual shelter grant program.