The Cocoon has received a $16,500 grant approved by the Board of Trustees of the Greater Toledo Community Foundation from The Sisters of St. Francis Foundation Donor Advised Fund.
These funds will be used to support the Cocoon’s Sexual Violence Program.
The Sisters of St. Francis Foundation Fund envisions communities in which all members have equal opportunity to thrive. Consistent with their mission statement, grants from the Sisters of St. Francis Fund support a variety of organizations and programs which are working in one or more of the following areas:
- Aiding in the fight against human trafficking and/or offering support to its victims.
- Offering support to immigrants and refugees.
- Broadly advancing social justice and equal access to opportunity through other programs and strategies.
This grant will be used to support programs for survivors of sex trafficking served by The Cocoon. This includes increased access to services and safety and increased financial literacy including help with financial planning, goal setting, credit repair and job readiness and training.
Greater Toledo Community Foundation is a public charitable organization created by citizens of our community to enrich the quality of life for individuals and families in our area. In existence since 1973, the foundation has more than 900 individual current funds with assets of approximately $330 million. The foundation provides philanthropic services for individuals, families, businesses and corporations to meet their charitable giving needs. For more information on the foundation, visit www.toledocf.org or follow them on Facebook or LinkedIn.
To learn more about The Cocoon or its sexual violence programming or how you can support survivors, visit www.thecocoon.org or call 419-373-1730 for more information.
