Erie County will benefit from more than $2.1 million in state investments to fund roadway safety upgrades and housing services for domestic violence survivors, state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro announced today.
“These state investments will make our community safer and stronger,” said Bizzarro, who represents Fairview and Millcreek townships. “They will improve safety on our roadways and ensure survivors of domestic violence and their children have a place to turn.”
There will be $350,000 granted through the Department of Community and Economic Development’s Emergency Solutions Grant for the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence and its 12 sub-recipients. The funding will provide emergency housing and services to protect survivors and prevent homelessness.
Studies show that most mothers experiencing homelessness have been physically assaulted by a family member, underscoring the importance of these resources.
This announcement continues Bizzarro’s push to secure state funding for local projects. In 2024, he helped bring more than $29 million in state investments to the Erie region.