Freedom House, a key advocate for victims of domestic and sexual violence, has recently been granted $15,000 by the Community Foundation of Central Illinois (CFCI). This funding boosts the agency’s Youth Therapy and Counseling program, providing vital services like psychotherapy, substance-use recovery support, and medication free of charge. Chloe Lund, Freedom House’s COO, emphasized the importance of such support in aiding young individuals traumatized by domestic and sexual violence. The organization, serving since 1983, offers comprehensive aid, including emergency shelter and legal advocacy, throughout several counties. This grant will help ensure continued assistance for over 900 victims annually in central Illinois. For further details or to contribute, visit freedomhouseillinois.org.
“CFCI’s generous and ongoing support for this program enables us to provide free psychotherapy, substance-use recovery support, and medication for young people affected by the trauma of domestic and sexual violence,” said Chloe Lund, Freedom House chief operating officer.
According to CFCI President and CEO Mark Roberts, “We are proud to fund Freedom House and their vital work to meet the needs of our community. We take great pride in continuing to support their outstanding efforts to uplift central Illinois. This support is made possible by the generosity of donors who have established funds through CFCI. With grantmaking, we ensure a lasting legacy, honoring our donors’ commitment to fostering growth and stability in the nonprofit sector.”
Since 1983, Freedom House has provided a secure, confidential haven for victims of domestic and sexual violence. The agency offers free emergency shelter, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, psychotherapy, counseling, and prevention education, with funding from government grants and community donations. The agency has its main administrative offices and shelter in Princeton, with additional offices in Geneseo, Cambridge (Henry County Courthouse), Kewanee, and Lacon. Freedom House, a non-profit 501c3 corporation, is the domestic and sexual violence agency primarily serving Bureau, Henry, Marshall, Putnam, and Stark counties.
