Post by Logan on Jun 3, 2016 2:56:14 GMT -6
$3.6M grant to help Charleston church shooting victims’ families, survivors
WASHINGTON — Nearly one year after the deadly shooting at Emanuel AME Church, survivors and victims’ families will be eligible for federal compensation.
The Justice Department’s Office for Victims of Crime is providing a $3.6 million grant to help those affected by the shooting recoup some costs relating to medical care, funeral services, mental health counseling and lost wages. U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., announced the award Thursday.
“The survivors of the attack and the families of the victims have been an inspiration to their communities, our state and the whole nation,” Clyburn, the third ranking U.S. House Democrat and most senior black lawmaker in Congress, said in a statement.
“While the Charleston community has rallied together, we must stay vigilant and continue providing the proper support for the survivors and victims,” he said.
Read more: www.postandcourier.com/20160602/160609855/36m-grant-to-help-charleston-church-shooting-victims-families-survivors
WASHINGTON — Nearly one year after the deadly shooting at Emanuel AME Church, survivors and victims’ families will be eligible for federal compensation.
The Justice Department’s Office for Victims of Crime is providing a $3.6 million grant to help those affected by the shooting recoup some costs relating to medical care, funeral services, mental health counseling and lost wages. U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., announced the award Thursday.
“The survivors of the attack and the families of the victims have been an inspiration to their communities, our state and the whole nation,” Clyburn, the third ranking U.S. House Democrat and most senior black lawmaker in Congress, said in a statement.
“While the Charleston community has rallied together, we must stay vigilant and continue providing the proper support for the survivors and victims,” he said.
Read more: www.postandcourier.com/20160602/160609855/36m-grant-to-help-charleston-church-shooting-victims-families-survivors