Sen. Fontana Announces $5.6 million for Victim Service Initiatives

Allegheny County - September 10, 2025 - Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced $5,556,390 in funding for agencies and organizations that serve the people of the 42^nd District from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). These grants provide critical funding for victim services programs.

"These organizations perform an invaluable service in our communities and I am proud to support their important work," said Sen. Fontana. "These grants are a great example of all levels of government working with our nonprofit community to improve the lives of our friends and neighbors."

Awardees that serve the constituents of the 42^nd District include:

• Center for Victims - $1,318,088 in Federal Victims of Crime (VOCA) Funds
• Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh - $1,204,669 in Federal VOCA Funds
• Pittsburgh Action Against Rape - $1,033,593 in VOCA Funds for sexual assault and trafficked victims
• Neighborhood Legal Services Association - $613,516 in VOCA Funds for Legal Aid for domestic violence survivors & crime victims
• Alle-Kiski Area Hope Center - $507,208 in Federal VOCA Funds
• Crisis Center North - $488,981 in Federal VOCA Funds for core and mobile counseling services
• Allegheny County Chief Executive Officer - $217,498 in Federal VOCA Funds
• A Child's Place PA - $167,104 in VOCA Funds
• CASA of Allegheny County - $5,733 in VOCA Funds for Training of CASA Volunteers

This year Sen. Fontana has secured over $9.1 million in PCCD funding for local governments, schools, and nonprofits that serve the 42^nd District.

The PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency awarded $56.6 million this week to improve crime reporting, help law enforcement upgrade equipment, support victims of crime and victim service providers, and support county jail-based medication-assisted treatment for individuals with substance use disorder. You can learn more about the awardees and the PCCD at its website, https://www.pccd.pa.gov.

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