WASHINGTON, D.C.—Following the 43-day government shutdown, Senator Moody is fulfilling her pledge to donate her salary collected during this time to the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay.
Senator Ashley Moody said, “The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay is an incredible organization that provides support and care to Floridians. The work they do truly saves lives. For six weeks, Senate Democrats held the American people hostage to play partisan games—impacting federal law enforcement officers’ and essential personnel’s livelihood—all while still collecting their own paychecks. When the shutdown began, I pledged to donate my pay received during that time to a local Crisis Center that helped those affected. Thank you to this wonderful group for everything you do on a daily basis to ensure the people and first responders of our state are stronger and safer.”
The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay said, “Thank you, fellow Tampa local and Florida U.S. Senator Ashley Moody, for donating your salary during the government shutdown and putting Floridians’ needs first. Your generosity helps the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay continue serving our most vulnerable.”
The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay provides:
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The Florida Veterans Support Line;
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The First Responder Hope Line;
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Sexual assault services:
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Providing forensic exams and victim advocacy services for sexual assault survivors;
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Trauma counseling for children and adults;
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Crisis Center staff who field emotional support calls at 911 law enforcement dispatch; and
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Medical transportation 911 ambulance service, among other community services.
