In November 2001 Guma’ Mami became a new partner and was awarded funding by the Governor’s Community Outreach Federal Programs Office, Office of the Governor through the Violence Against Women Act formula grants under the U.S. Department of Justice. Guma’ Mami’s grant project entitled, STOP Violence Against Older and Women with Disabilities, places emphasis on prevention, awareness and capacity-building activities, legal services, as well as support groups and education for women with disabilities and seniors who are victims of domestic violence and abuse.

In November 2006 Guma’ Mami was also awarded funding by the Governor’s Community Outreach Federal Programs Office, Office of the Governor through the Rural Domestic Violence & Child Victimization Grant Program.

These two grant awards help support outreach activities, trainings on domestic violence prevention, and support groups for victims of domestic violence.

To learn more about these programs feel free to visit the following links:

• http://www.usdoj.gov/ovw/index.html
• http://www.state.me.us/dps/cjg/vawgrant.htm

Volunteer Opportunities

If you have the training in counseling and wish to volunteer your time, please contact Guma' Mami, Inc.