Women in Distress is a nationally accredited, state-certified 501(c)(3) domestic violence agency founded in 1974 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
They offer a 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, and comprehensive advocacy, counseling, and therapy services for survivors and their children — all free of charge.
Women in Distress also provides legal support, safety planning, financial empowerment, transitional housing, pet care, and community education programs designed to help survivors reclaim independence and end the cycle of abuse.
Adopt‑A‑Family of the Palm Beaches is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1983 that strengthens families with children by providing a holistic continuum of housing and supportive services.
They help families who are experiencing homelessness or at risk by offering emergency shelter, affordable housing programs, and prevention support. In addition, the organization delivers wraparound services—such as case management, budgeting assistance, mental health counseling, job coaching—and operates a licensed afterschool program (Project Grow) to support children’s academic and social development.
Kids Cancer SF (Kids Cancer Support Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children with cancer and their families.
The foundation provides comprehensive emotional, social, and financial support services to help families navigate the challenges of pediatric cancer. Their programs include patient advocacy, financial assistance, counseling resources, and community education, all aimed at easing the burden of diagnosis and treatment while promoting hope and healing.