BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Two Bellingham organizations that help crime victims and survivors are getting more than $720,000 in grants.
The State Department of Commerce awarded the Brigid Collins House $400,000 and the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of Whatcom County received more than $324,000.
These funds, provided under the federal Victims of Crime Act, are meant to help communities have a complete system of services for vulnerable children, adults and families.
Brigid Collins helps victims of child abuse.
DVSAS provides various services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and sexual exploitation.