According to a release on the Second Mile’s Web site, the organization is cutting their staff.
The statement reads as follows:
In the wake of the tragic events that have come to light over the last several weeks, The Second Mile has lost significant financial support. Therefore, The Second Mile will implement a reduction in staff to put the organization in a better position to preserve programs. Earlier today (Dec. 7), some Second Mile employees received notice that their employment will end over the next several months in an orderly phase-out. We at The Second Mile are saddened by the need to make these cutbacks; however, our foremost concerns reside with the victims of the horrific abuse reported by the Attorney General and with the children we serve. We continue to seek preservation of key programs that the staff and volunteers at The Second Mile worked tirelessly to create. Scheduled programs will continue as planned. In the meantime, The Second Mile is continuing to cooperate fully with the Attorney General’s investigation and will adhere to its legal responsibilities throughout this process