The Crime Victim Center of Erie County handed out certificates of merit today.

Representatives of Eriez Magnetics, Regal Service Company and Scott McFeely of the center's board were honored for their support of the agency and its mission and programs.

"Volunteers are the most important part of the agency in the financial support in getting the word out on what we do here that is I think the most important thing they can do for us," says Suzanne Porowski of the Crime Victim Center.

The agency's stated mission is to reduce the impact of crime through counseling education and advocacy.