HUTCHINSON, Kan. – BrightHouse, a long-time provider of services to assist domestic abuse and sexual assault victims in South-Central Kansas, is pleased to announce a gift of $10,000 from Tyson Foods, Inc.
BrightHouse serves Kingman, Harper, Reno and Rice counties, helping keep survivors safe through a crisis line, emergency shelter, safety planning and links to community resources. The non-profit agency has seen a spike in stalking cases, fueled by new technologies that make it easier for abusers to track victims.
“Gifts like this from Tyson Foods help us to provide the necessary services to people who desperately need assistance to create a safe environment for themselves,” says Sara Alexander, BrightHouse Board President. “We very much appreciate the generosity of Tyson Foods to make Hutchinson a safer place for the community. They are a wonderful community supporter.”
In 2020 alone, Tyson Foods invested more than $75 million to fulfill its commitment to address hunger insecurity, support its team members and help improve the quality of life in communities near Tyson plant locations.
“BrightHouse provides an important safety net to our community,” Jim Unruh, Chaplain at the Hutchinson, Kansas, complex, said. “If a difficult situation arises for someone in need, we know that they will receive the support and guidance they need to rebuild their lives. Being a good community partner is important to Tyson Foods, because these are our friends, family and neighbors too.”
181 rapid response grants from Tyson were awarded for emergency support of nonprofit organizations where the company operates, to help team members and the local communities. This recent donation is an example of the company’s ongoing efforts.