FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                

                                                               Contact:  Pat Griffen

                                                                             Against Abuse, Inc.

                                                                             (520) 836-1239

                                                                             Target Media Relations

                                                                             (612) 696-3400

 Against Abuse, Inc. Receives Grant from Target for

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS

CASA GRANDE, ARIZONA (October 24, 2007) — Pat Griffen, Executive Director of Against Abuse, Inc. announced a partnership with Target in recognition of its efforts to provide services, support and education to all who experience the effects of family dysfunction and/or violence, past and present.  

This $5,000.00 grant is part of ongoing efforts by Target to strengthen families and communities throughout the country. Since opening its doors, Target has given 5% of its income to organizations that support education, the arts and safe families and communities. Today that translates to $3 million every week.

“At Target, we are making a real difference every day through our grant-making program,” said Laysha Ward, vice president, community relations, Target. “We’re proud to partner with Against Abuse, Inc. as part of our ongoing commitment to give back to the communities where our guests and team members live and work.”