The Cocoon, Wood County’s only comprehensive domestic and sexual violence agency, has received funding through the Ohio Capital Budget for fiscal year 2021-2022.
This $200,000 award, advocated for by State Rep. Haraz Ghanbari and signed by Gov. Mike DeWine, will provide seed funding for the final phase of a three-phase building renovation project. Phase III plans include construction of private advocacy meeting space, a multi-purpose training room, a designated reception area, additional security features, and more.
Upon completion of Phase III, The Cocoon will become a user-friendly advocacy center with on-site functional space for all support services and programming.
The Cocoon board and staff hope to see Phase III completed in 2022. A private fundraising campaign to raise additional dollars needed is planned.
The vision and determination of The Cocoon’s founders laid the foundation for the full-service agency that The Cocoon has become today, providing safety and services to more than 700 survivors annually.
To learn more about The Cocoon, visit www.thecocoon.org or call 419-373-1730. If you or someone you know is in need of services, call 419-373-1730, and select option #2 to be connected to an advocate 24/7.
