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Area shelters get one-on-one with OVW Director

Posted at 9:54 PM, Jul 11, 2018
and last updated 2018-07-11 22:54:40-04
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Damage caused by Hurricane Harvey has affected everyone including non-profit groups.
Today Katharine Sullivan who is the acting Director of the Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women,  was in Rockport meeting with the heads of area shelters.
She wanted to know how they handled the aftermath of Harvey and how the storm impacted their day to day operations. 
Housing was a big topic in today’s discussion   
Sullivan plans to meet with organizations in Beaumont and Houston.