KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Nonprofits that work on domestic violence prevention, and survivors, say they're stressed. Their funding future sits in limbo thanks to federal cutbacks and freezes. Police said one of every three homicides in the Kansas City metro is related to domestic violence. Le nexa man pleads guilty in killing of wife, son, during police standoff Earlier this month, Kansas City leaders addressed the trend of rising domestic violence homicides. The crimes, making organizations like Hope House and Synergy critical in our community. "We're also seeing or hearing more about they types of abuse that's happening so strangulation is one that we're seeing kind of increasing," said Hope House CEO MaryAnne Metheny. "What we know is that abuse in general is getting more violent and more lethal," Dr. Sara Brammer said, VP of domestic violence services at Synergy. Organizations like Hope House and Synergy would normally be spending time filling out grant requests, money they would plan to use in the future. As they wait to pally and secure funds, they're working with what they have now. "We are continuing to do our best to be able to maintain the level of service but we know even we are at the level we've been at we still aren't meeting the need. The need is greater than what we are able to do even when funding is not the issue," Metheny said. As families face stressors like unemployment, financial instability, abuse and violence inside homes rise. This all coming at a time when securing funding for the future is proving more difficult than before. "We are unsure what funds will stabilize many things have been put on hold been released on hold then put back on fund," Brammer said. That uncertainty leads to stress. Thankfully, they can find some help through local networks and partnerships. "We just try to stay on top of things and really looking at how we can be as creative as possible with the funding that we have," Metheny said. That's the plan for other hundreds of thousands of nonprofits still waiting to hear just how much money it will have to plan for a future, for needs that will continue to grow. Imagine everything you need in the morning to get ready, times that by 50, and that's what Synergy needs daily. See the latest headlines in Kansas City and across Kansas, Missouri As for urgent needs, Synergy said it could use more nonperishable foods, pjs and gas cards. You can find information for Synergy here. Hope House said money donations are welcomed but you at home can make a difference by sharing its resources, letting people know about crafting a safe plan and being that pint of contact for someone. You can find their information here. The number for the domestic violence hotline is (816) 468-5463. ...read more read less