State funding cuts could reduce local nonprofit's ability to assist domestic violence, sexual assault victims

Caring Connection

BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. -- Funding cuts at the state level could cause a local organization serving women and children to lose money.

Caring Connection reports that the current Michigan state budget would cut $150,000 from current programs for domestic violence and sexual assault victims.

Caring Connection says last year it safely housed over 108 women and children who survived domestic violence. The organization provides housing, food, counseling, employment support, and legal advocacy.

Additionally, Caring Connection's Sexual Assault Response Team serves all three Corewell Health hospital locations in Berrien County.

The Michigan House passed the $78.5 billion state budget last week entirely along party lines, with one Democrat voting in favor. It's now being discuss