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releases from the Mary Byron Foundation Mary Byron Foundation seeks nominations for "Celebrating Solutions" Awards Foundation to provide cash awards to communities fighting domestic violence The Mary Byron Foundation is seeking innovative programs to battle domestic violence. The Foundation has begun accepting nominations for its first-ever Celebrating Solutions Awards Program, offering cash awards to communities that have launched proven programs and services. “We are looking for programs that demonstrate success in breaking the cycle of domestic violence in a given community,” said Marcia Roth, the Foundation’s executive director. “We want to recognize programs that can serve as models for the nation.” Interested organizations should download the award application from the Foundation’s new website, www.marybyronfoundation.org. Applicants are required to submit a nomination form and a program outline. If qualified, applicants will be notified to provide additional information including three letters of endorsement. “Applications will be judged by a panel of experts in criminal justice and public policy development,” said Roth. “We will limit our focus to programs that can help put an end to the generational cycle of domestic violence.” The $10,000 grants will be given to programs that have been operational for at least three years, demonstrate positive outcomes, are innovative and replicable, and sensitive to ethnic and racial diversity. Those not eligible for consideration include organizations other than non-profit or governmental, individuals, organizations serving a limited constituency, and basic research. The Mary Byron Foundation is named in honor of a Louisville, Ky., woman who was shot to death by a former boyfriend on her 21st birthday. Her death led to the creation of the nation’s first automated victim notification service called VINE. The company responsible for VINE, Apprissâ Inc., provided the initial seed money to start the Foundation in October 2000. The deadline for submitting an application is September 15. Foundation officials will announce the first winners in November. About the Mary Byron Foundation The Mary Byron Foundation is a public charity created to help fund and support programs and services designed to end domestic violence. Contributions enable the Foundation to fund education, new technology, and enhanced court and criminal justice procedures throughout the country. For more information, contact Marcia Roth, (502) 992-3444 or a www.marybyronfoundation.org.
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