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Center Safe marks 50 years, warns of funding shortfalls

State College Borough Council · April 6, 2026
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Jennifer Penzik, executive director of Center Safe, briefed council on the nonprofit's services and 50th anniversary, noting the organization relies on government grants for roughly three-quarters of its funding and urging community support as grants plateau.

Center Safe, the local nonprofit serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence, marked its 50th anniversary at the State College Borough Council meeting on April 6 and warned that long‑term level funding from grants is forcing operational compromises.

"About 75% of our funding pie comes…

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