Annexed 604 West Cambridge Avenue into the city. The grant funds will be used to provide direct services to victims of family violence at MEG's House. A portion of the funds will be used to develop plant therapy in conjunction with MEG's counseling program. Horticulturist Katharine White will be working with MEG's counselors to develop the gardening aspects of the program. Children and adults will be encouraged to participate.
Gardening is a non-violent activity that mothers can enjoy with their children.
Doors of Hope was created in 1998 by Phillip Morris Companies, Inc. and The National Network to End Domestic Violence to address the complex issues facing victims of family violence and is recognized as one of the leading corporate initiatives in the field. The Phillip Morris Campaign Against Domestic Violence has established the company as the corporate leader in helping meet the needs of victims and survivors of domestic violence. In addition, through its corporate conference series, the business community is learning about the impact of domestic violence in the workplace. The Doors of Hope program supports service organizations that provide food, meals, counseling, shelter, and outreach and training for victims and their families, as well as community awareness programs. Through the 1999 Doors of Hope initiative alone, the company made 180 grants to organizations across the United States.