Domestic violence shelters across the country are cobbling together funds to keep their doors open as the government shutdown hits the two-week mark. Most shelters pay their staff, rent and expenses out of pocket, and are repaid with federal funds at the end of each month, Kim Gandy, the president of the National Network to End Domestic Violence explained. Domestic violence programs are funded by a number of federal programs. Another source of funding comes from the Department of Housing and Urban Development; most of its staff are furloughed. Lisalyn R. Jacobs, an expert in sexual and domestic violence, noted that many domestic violence programs survive paycheck to paycheck, much like many of the clients they serve.

Source: Huffington Post January 04, 2019 17:15 UTC