Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced that the Maine Resiliency Center will receive an $8,526,240 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). The funding is being supported through OVC’s Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program (AEAP). This grant will go toward the Maine Resiliency Center’s critical work to provide support to those affected by the October 25, 2023, mass shootings in Lewiston. Senator Collins contacted Attorney General Pam Bondi to strongly advocate for funding for the Center.
“The Lewiston shooting robbed the lives of 18 innocent people and shook the community and our entire state to its core. A year and half later, others injured are still recovering from that horrific day. As the community works to rebuild, the Maine Resiliency Center remains a critical part of this recovery process. I am thankful this federal funding will go toward supporting these efforts,” said Senator Collins.
“We launched the Maine Resiliency Center in the wake of the awful tragedy in Lewiston to create a space dedicated to providing support, resources, and hope to help the local community heal and thrive. This funding will allow this important work to continue for victims, their families, first responders, and the larger community. We are so thankful to Senator Collins for her efforts and helping to secure this critical support,” said Jim Martin, LCSW, Chief Executive Officer of Community Concepts.
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