Babson Receives $10k Grant from Avon Foundation for Women
Babson College has received a $10,000 grant from the Avon Foundation for Women. The grant was given to the school through The Avon Foundation’s Speak Out Against Domestic Violence initiative. The award will go toward the funding for the development of a bystander intervention program. This new program will be developed through Babson’s new Office of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services.
The Avon Foundation for Women has given 25 grants, totaling $25,000 to colleges nationwide. The awards will all go toward the funding of educational programs on preventing dating abuse, violence, sexual assault and the promotion of healthy relationships. The grant also provides local resources and referrals for community based experts. In addition to the educational programs, the grants will also support educator training, materials and support sessions.
