A $20,000 grant has been awarded to the Women's Center of Greater Danbury.  The money will be used for the free and confidential services offered by the center for domestic violence services, sexual assault services and other resources. 

The funding comes from the Fairfield County Community Foundation's Fund for Women and Girls. 

The Women's Center served nearly 26,000 residents during fiscal year 2014.  CEO Pat Zachman says as the fiscal climate continues to challenge non-profits to do more with less, this grant will help them to meet increased demand for services.  Those services include two 24-hour hotlines, emergency response to area hospitals and police departments, emergency shelter for domestic and sexual assault victims, and counseling among others.