Salisbury, MD – Impact Lender and the #6 retail lender in the country, Movement Mortgage proudly announced today that they have presented Life Crisis Center, a local nonprofit organization, with a generous $10,000 GraceWorks grant. The grant aims to support Life Crisis Center in their mission to improve the quality of life in our community through crisis intervention and violence prevention.
Life Crisis Center, an organization that advocates for and provides a wide range of services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and human trafficking in Salisbury, Maryland and surrounding area, was nominated by Movement Mortgage employee Ken Lee who recognized the incredible work carried out by the organization under the leadership of Jamie Manning.
“They do so many great things in our community to protect women and children who are victims of abuse and assault,” says Loan Officer Ken Lee. “This is an organization that I have supported on a personal level for many years and am excited to have Movement come alongside me and help this amazing organization continue their essential work.”
GraceWorks grants are made possible from the profits of Movement Mortgage and Karis Management Group through the collaboration of The Movement Foundation and The Karis Foundation. As part of their commitment to giving back, Movement Mortgage employees nominate local nonprofits to receive a $10,000 GraceWorks grant. In the year 2023 alone, The Movement Foundation and The Karis Foundation have collectively donated an impressive $1,000,000 in GraceWorks grants to nonprofits across the country.
The $10,000 GraceWorks grant will significantly contribute to Life Crisis Center’s ongoing efforts to provide comprehensive support services to the community including a 19 bed safe home, intensive case management, supervised visitation, counseling, legal services, victim support, advocacyA, and outreach.
“Being able to be a part of giving back to our local communities and making a huge impact in peoples lives is what we as a company stand for. We are incredibly proud of Ken Lee for nominating Life Crisis Center. Hearing them share how much this donation will help families and keep the lights on makes all the hard work worth it. I couldn’t be more proud to be a part of Movement,” says Maryland & Delaware Market Leader Justin Kozera.
“We sincerely appreciate being nominated and selected for this opportunity,” said Jamie Manning, Executive Director of Life Crisis Center, Inc. “It’s a great concept for a way to work together for the common good, such an amazing gesture that can make a big impact.” “Our team has been holding true to our mission for over 47 years. We’ve evolved with the changes in the community and the needs have increased in complexity and demand. We offer many services free to victims and rely on grants and community support to keep sustaining the quality of our services.”
About Movement Mortgage, LLC (“Movement”):
Movement exists to love and value people by leading a Movement of Change in its industry, corporate cultures and communities. A national top 10 retail mortgage lender, Movement funded more than $20 billion in residential mortgages in 2022. Movement is best known for its innovative mortgage process and referable experience, which begins with upfront underwriting and a seven-day loan processing goal. The company employs over 4,500 people, has more than 550 branches in the U.S. and is licensed in 50 states. After funding its balance sheet and investing in future growth, Movement’s profits are used to support the Movement Foundation. To date, the Movement Foundation has received more than $370 million of Movement’s profits to invest in schools, communities and global outreach. For more information, visit www.movement.com.
About Karis Management Group (“Karis”):
Karis Management Group is an Appraisal Management Company (AMC), founded in 2013 as a way to redefine excellence in the residential appraisal industry. Karis seeks to implement the highest standards of integrity in all that they do. By maintaining regulatory compliance and industry standards they are able to offer the best quality of service.Their mission extends way beyond offering efficient valuation services, it’s also about the reward of generously giving back to the community. That’s why 99% of their profits are designated for giving as we fulfill our desire to serve innovative non-profits around the world. For more information, visit www.karismanagementgroup.com.
About Life Crisis Center (“The LCC”):
The Life Crisis Center is a local non-profit agency whose mission is to improve the quality of life in our community through crisis intervention and violence prevention. The licensed, professional staff uses national best practice treatment models to serve Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset Counties. They advocate for and provide a wide range of services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and human trafficking. Some of the comprehensive support services offered to the community include a 19 bed safe home, intensive case management, supervised visitation, counseling, legal services, victim support, advocacy, and outreach. The LCC is a United Way agency of the Lower Eastern Shore. Additionally, the LCC also houses the 988 suicide crisis lifeline and is the designated information and referral center for 211 Maryland for the entire Eastern Shore of Maryland. For more information, visit www.lifecrisiscenter.org.
