Nonprofit supporting survivors of domestic violence receives $50,000 donation
What Is Your Voice Inc., a Sussex County-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence, recently received a $50,000 donation from the Burke & Herbert Bank Foundation.
The money will help to fund the construction of the organization’s engagement center, which will serve as a safe space for survivors to heal and regain their independence.
“This investment from Burke & Herbert is more than financial support; it’s a commitment to the safety, dignity and future of survivors in our community,” said Jacqueline Sterbach, president of What Is Your Voice. “With these funds, we can enhance our survivor-centered programs, provide emergency assistance and create long-term pathways to healing and stability.”
Ellen McIntyre is a reporter covering education and all things Dewey Beach. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Penn State - Schreyer Honors College in May 2024, then completed an internship writing for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. In 2023, she covered the Women’s World Cup in New Zealand as a freelancer for the Associated Press and saw her work published by outlets including The Washington Post and Fox Sports. Her variety of reporting experience covers crime and courts, investigations, politics and the arts. As a Hockessin, Delaware native, Ellen is happy to be back in her home state, though she enjoys traveling and learning about new cultures. She also loves live music, reading, hiking and spending time in nature.
