North Star Advocacy Center, Maryville, Missouri, recently received $5,000 from the Gary G. Taylor Charitable Trust, U.S. Bank, N.A. Trustee. The funds will be used to continue their transitional housing program. This program gives victims of domestic violence and sexual assault free housing while they find employment and affordable housing. Pictured above are Linda Mattson, Executive Director, left, and Jeanine Montgomery, victim advocate, right. North Star provides free, confidential support to victims in Atchison, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway, and Worth counties.