Braveheart Children’s Advocacy Center in Princeton recently received another $1,500 Starved Rock Country Community Foundation community grant to help it better serve victims of child abuse and their families. The grant will allow Braveheart to purchase gas cards for victims’ families from Bureau, Putnam and Marshall counties. Braveheart supports victims of child abuse age 3 to 17 through prevention, intervention and advocacy.
“Transportation has emerged as a critical barrier for many of the families we serve, particularly those living in rural areas where public transit is nonexistent,” said Jackie Diediker, Braveheart Executive Director. “With rising fuel prices and financial constraints, some families struggle to afford the cost of travelling to our center for essential services. This has led to missed appointments, delays in treatment, and prolonged trauma for the children who need our care the most,” she said. “With SRCCF providing gas cards, we can ensure these families access the help and support they need.”
Braveheart estimates it can assist 50 to 75 families with the $1,500 grant. Starved Rock Country Community Foundation has been an ardent supporter of Braveheart’s work. It granted the organization $1,500 in January 2024 for “Calm and Care Bags” and the Women Inspired Network, a component fund of SRCCF, granted Braveheart $3,000 in December 2024 for its resource library.
