Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Utah Homicide Survivors
\nLegal Name (if Different): Utah Domestic Violence Legal Services
\nAlso Known As: Utah Homicide Survivors
\nMailing Address: 51 West Center Street, Suite 520
\nCity: Orem
\nState: Utah
\nPostal Code: 84057
\nMain Phone: (801) 500-9077
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: www.utahhomicidesurvivors.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 83-4139851
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: April 12, 2024
\nRequested Amount: $5,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Legal and Therapeutic Services for Surviving Children of Homicide Victims
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
In Utah, over 80 families annually experience the loss of a loved one to homicide, leaving them isolated and overwhelmed. Often lacking financial resources, these families struggle to navigate the legal and mental healthcare systems necessary to provide resolution and a path forward. The resulting trauma can have enduring negative impacts, particularly for children, who are disproportionately affected. Many of these tragedies stem from domestic violence, necessitating legal action to establish safe guardianship and address financial and emotional needs. <\/p>\n
Utah Homicide Survivors (UHS) offers vital support and advocacy for these individuals. As Utah’s sole pro-bono legal services provider for families of homicide victims, UHS offers grief support groups, counseling, and comprehensive legal advocacy to help survivors navigate the aftermath of such traumatic events. We are seeking funding to provide legal and therapeutic support to families and children affected by homicide. Our dedicated legal team guides families through court processes to obtain rightful assets and establish safe guardianship arrangements. Additionally, UHS connects adult survivors with free online group therapy sessions, fostering a sense of community and reducing isolation. With more funding, we are aiming to extend similar services to our adolescent clients with specialized child trauma therapy. Addressing the various challenges these survivors face not only helps these individuals, but it also reduces the risk for secondary victimizations and prevents additional future tragedies in our community, <\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $521, 311.00<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: Victims of Crime Act Grant, Violence Against Women Act Grant, State of Utah, Utah State Bar Association, Miner Foundation – Potential: Eccles Family Foundation, Eskuche Family Foundation, McCarthey Family Foundation, Castle Foundation, Sorenson Legacy Foundation, Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation, Intermountain Healthcare, Ashton Family Foundation, Marriner Eccles Family Foundation<\/p>\n
Project Duration: Ongoing
\nGeographical Area Served: Utah
\nAge Group To Be Served: All ages, primarily children<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
\nContact First Name: Brandon
\nContact Last Name: Merrill
\nContact Title: Executive Director
\nContact Phone: (801) 860-0253
\nContact Email: brandon@utahhomicidesurvivors.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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