Funding

The Crisis Center is a private, not-for-profit organization that receives its funds from several sources.

  • Since 1973, the agency has been a member of the United Way of Central Alabama, which provides approximately 52% of the Crisis Center's funding.

  • The agency is also funded by several grants: Rape Response receives funding from the Alabama Law Enforcement Planning Division, Alabama Department of Public Health, the City of Birmingham, and Jefferson County

  • The Board of Directors also generates funds through several fundraising events.

Sources of Funds  for 2007

Amount

Pct

United Way Allocation

$ 642,927

52%

Grants

225,368

18%

Crime Victims Compensation

136,279

10%

Fundraising

244,993

20%

Total

$ 1,249,567

100%