The P.E.E.R. Center RECEIVES $220,000.00 IN FUNDING To Support The P.E.E.R. Center Expansion Program!
The P.E.E.R. Center has received $220,000.00 in grant funding to support its efforts in fighting addiction by delivering needed recovery support services, Juliet C. Dorris-Williams, Executive Director, announced today.
“During this Thanksgiving season, The P.E.E.R. Center is grateful for these badly needed funds that will allow us to expand our services into a larger physical space, creating the opportunity for us to meet the needs of our Associates on a deeper level”, said Juliet Dorris-Williams, The P.E.E.R. Center’s Executive Director.
The grant is part of an inaugural round of approximately $51 million in funding made available by the Foundation as part of its mission to combat the opioid epidemic by supporting prevention, treatment and recovery programs and services in our communities. The grant money was funded by 55 percent of settlement funds that Ohio is receiving from the pharmaceutical industry as a consequence of its role in the national opioid epidemic. The grant received by The P.E.E.R. Center reflects the Foundation’s commitment to supporting organizations on the frontlines of the addiction epidemic by advancing efforts that foster more resilient, healthier communities across Ohio.
Across Ohio, organizations like The P.E.E.R. Center are working day in and day out to strengthen their communities that the opioid epidemic has impacted, said Alisha Nelson, Executive Director of the OneOhio Recovery Foundation. “We’re pleased to partner with The P.E.E.R. Center to support their efforts to save lives, rebuild families affected by addiction, and foster strong and resilient places to live,” Nelson said.
The recipients announced as part of the Foundation’s first grant cycle were chosen after a robust review process that included evaluation by the local OneOhio Regional Board, the OneOhio Expert Panel and the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Grant recipients have demonstrated a strong commitment to addressing the opioid crisis. The funded initiatives are evidenced-based and align with Ohio’s approved abatement strategies, including prevention, recovery supports, services for impacted families and children, and many more. A complete list of recipients can be found at OneOhioFoundation.com/GrantAwards. The Foundation had an overwhelming response to the 2024 Regional Grant application process, with more than a half-billion dollars in funding requests submitted for the $51 million available this cycle. Organizations and leaders seeking to submit applications in the future can sign up on the Foundation’s website here to receive updates.
Media Inquiries:
The P.E.E.R. Center: Juliet C. Dorris-Williams jdorris-williams@thepeercenter.org
OneOhio Recovery Foundation: press@oneohiofoundation.com
About The P.E.E.R. Center:
The P.E.E.R. Center is a nonprofit peer recovery organization providing drop-in wellness, recovery, and support services. Founded in January 2007, our mission is to provide a safe, inclusive space for hope, healing, and recovery for adults aged 18 and up. We currently provide daily peer recovery support services, individual and group, in two physical locations and provide a daily WarmLine for non-crisis peer support by phone. The P.E.E.R. Center is committed to the recovery of all individuals who live with mental illness, addiction, and trauma. Each person who enters our doors is extended a warm welcome. Everyone receives all the hospitality we have to offer and is embraced by all that we value.
About the OneOhio Recovery Foundation:
The OneOhio Recovery Foundation is a private, non-profit foundation created under the leadership of Governor Mike DeWine, Attorney General Dave Yost, and other state and local leaders, with the mission of advancing Ohio’s addiction, prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts now and into the future. The Foundation is governed by a 29-member board from across Ohio and is funded by 55 percent of settlement funds that Ohio is receiving from the pharmaceutical industry as a consequence of its role in the national opioid epidemic. Funds support local efforts to prevent and combat addiction and are also invested to support those efforts for the long term.