This program, taught by a Black professional, Master/Sensei Rauh Karim, teaches Black women DV survivors and their children in 6 weeks how to defend themselves using only their bodies as the weapon.

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One-time funding effort.  TOTAL: $4,500

These programs have received ongoing funding since 2021-2022 funding cycle. WE appreciate the ongoing support and thank you them for being funded again for 2024-2025!

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TOTAL THUS FAR: $75,000

This program is having its first crossover specifically to support our Black girls who are involved with the Justice System, thanks to this grant for Juvenile Delinquency Prevention - Services for Black Girls funded by a different department within Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.  We conducted 2 cohorts - in Cedar Rapids and Davenport, Iowa - within the fiscal year.

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One-time funding effort: TOTAL: $15,000