It makes me happy to know that there are good people out there who want to help people like us who need a fresh start. We are stronger because of you! To me, the American Dream no longer means the picture perfect house with a white picket fence. It means that my children and I are happy and safe. Women in distress has truly given me hope and inspiration. thank you from the bottom of my heart. I’m living my life for me.
Annual Report 2011-2012 It makes me happy to know that there are good people out there who want to help people like us who need a fresh start. We are stronger because of you! To me, the American Dream no longer means the picture perfect house with a white picket fence. It means that my children and I are happy and safe. Women in distress has truly given me hope and inspiration. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. We are stronger because of you! Everyone Deserves to feel safe at home.
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letter from arlene & mary Thank you for your commitment to providing support to families affected by domestic violence. 2011 marked the largest expansion in our 38-year history with the move to the new Jim & Jan Moran Family Center in Deerfield Beach. Our emergency shelter grew from 62 to 132 beds, giving us the ability to provide safe shelter to more families than ever before, and better meet the needs of our community. This expansion is the culmination of years of hard work by our dedicated Board of Directors, donors, supporters, volunteers and staff. Why expand? Together we believe that our community deserves and needs more services. The growth of our agency during this time has meant that we have tightened our expenses, looking at every single penny we spend, to ensure we use your generous donations wisely in order to serve more families. We are proud to honor the legacy and continuing generosity of Jim and Jan Moran in our new campus, as well as the commitment of JM Family Enterprises, Inc. and the Jim Moran Foundation. In the following pages, you’ll read more about our programs, which are offered free and confidentially to the community. You’ll also read more about how we’re putting your money to work to provide the best services. We would love to hear from you and invite you to contact us by phone at 954-760-9822 or by email at mriedel@womenindistress.org. We’re proud of the work we’ve done together over the past year, in partnership with you, to keep families safe.
arlene pecora board of directors chair
Mary Riedel President & CEO
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My name is Izzy*, I’m 15 years old, and I love Thursday nights. That’s the night my mom and I go to counseling. I attend the teen group, and I like that it’s just kids my age. It’s easier to talk about what I’ve been through when the other kids in the room have been through it too. One of my first memories is at age 6, when I hid under the piano clutching my stuffed animal while my dad pushed my mom around. I used to try to get in the middle and stop my dad from hurting my mom. When he had a bad day at work, we would run away because it was better to be out there than with him at home. After my parents divorced, my mom and I started going to Women In Distress. It’s been a few years now, and I see a change in both of us. My mom is definitely happier and less stressed, and I feel like I can do anything I put my mind to. I can really be somebody special. My friends at school look forward to Fridays, and I always get excited with them. But secretly, I love Thursdays best.
“It makes me happy to know that there are good people out there who want to help people like us who need a fresh start.” - Izzy*, Age 15 *Participant name has been changed to protect confidentiality.
3 THRIVING: izzy’S story
1 in 4 women in the United States will experience domestic violence.*
225,374
that means of the 901,495 women in broward county** 225,374 of them will be victims of domestic violence.
out of
901,495 WOMEN
Broward county It’s only because of you, our supporters, and the help you offer that we can answer calls for help in the middle of the night, provide safe, emergency shelter to parents and children fleeing from abusive situations and advocate for
*According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence **As of the 2010 census
the tens of thousands of families affected by domestic violence in our community each year. We’re proud of the work we do. Together, we can continue to make our community a safe place for families.
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how we keep families safe: programs Emergency Shelter
The Emergency Shelter program provides families fleeing abusive situations with emergency shelter and critical services such as advocacy, support groups, therapy, food and clothing. With the expansion to our Jim & Jan Moran Family Center campus, we were able to more than double our shelter capacity from 62 to 132 beds.
Advocacy & Counseling
Trained advocates help individuals to develop a personalized safety plan, as well as identify and access community resources. Program participants receive individual counseling, and can choose to attend any of our weekly support groups that take place in six locations around the county. These groups allow participants to share stories of success, survival and courage as they navigate moving from an abusive situation to a safer life.
Children’s Services
Children who are affected by domestic violence are often in need of a multitude of services. We provide respite care, parenting classes, children’s groups and individual counseling, in a warm, friendly and safe environment. This allows children to express their emotions freely and begin to heal.
therapy
Individual therapy is provided to domestic violence victims who believe they are experiencing emotional or psychological trauma related to domestic violence abuse. With their therapists, participants work to develop an understanding of domestic violence dynamics, and learn to recognize the effect it has on themselves and their families.
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24-hour crisis hotline
The first call for help often comes through our crisis line. We provide information on our services, referrals to other social service agencies. Most importantly, an advocate works with the caller to identify a safety plan and the next steps as he or she makes the choice to ask for help.
I SHOP TO SAVE LIVES
thrift store
Gently-used, in-kind items donated by the community go to our Thrift Store in Margate. Items are sold to the public, and 100% of the net proceeds support our programs. In addition, victims and their families are given vouchers to select what they need from the store to help rebuild their lives and have a new beginning at no cost.
volunteers & interns
Each year we rely on undergraduate and graduate interns, as well as hundreds of volunteers to help us provide our services. They assist with many different aspects of agency operations, including answering the crisis line, working our community events, helping in our children’s respite area and so much more. They are essential to helping us meet the needs of our community.
education & prevention
We have embraced an ambitious goal to stop violence before it begins. Our staff hosts presentations for schools, professionals, social service providers, community events and for the general public in an effort to increase awareness about domestic and teen dating violence.
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our financial position: investing your dollars For 38 years, Women In Distress has been the only full-service domestic violence center in Broward County. With your support, we’ve been able to provide thousands of hours of counseling, therapy, nights of shelter and other services to adults and children who are, sometimes, struggling to survive. Our goal is to keep families safe by being good stewards of your donations, and raise enough funds each year to provide our services confidentially and at no-charge. The 2011-2012 fiscal year was one of change, and most importantly, of growth. Thanks to you, we accomplished the largest expansion in our history, and can now provide more programs and services to even more families. * Fiscal year July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
“We are stronger because of you!� - women in distress participant 7 financial standing
Other In-Kind Donations
11%
Government Grants
Thrift Store In-Kind Donations
income
Management & General
Thrift Store Revenue
11%
Other Contributions
9%
Other Grants
2%
Misc.
31%
12%
2%
United Way
TOTAL = $5,529,446* $11 answers one call for help on the 24-hour crisis hotline
9%
Special Events
5%
Captial Campaign Contributions 1%
Outreach Program
Fundraising
7%
Gain from Disposition of Property 1%
Prevention & Education Services
9%
9%
42%
expenses
17%
Thrift Store
22% Residential Program
TOTAL = $5,625,957* $50 gives a survivor one session of group counseling
$94 provides one night of safe emergency shelter to one person
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“ To me, the American Dream no longer means the picture perfect house with a white picket fence. It means that my children and I are happy and safe.” - Olga
People often talk about achieving the “American Dream.” I thought I had. I married my husband, who accepted my two beautiful children, and we were happy. I would have done anything to keep us that way. Soon after marrying, we moved to Virginia, where my husband was from and had a home. Though we were far from family and friends, I had high hopes for what our new family would be able to achieve in a new place. As soon as the airplane touched down, my loving husband became an insulting, aggressive and
9 FLOURISHING: olga’S story
controlling stranger. When we arrived at his house, we were immediately made prisoners. I was not allowed to have a key to the house, so that I might come and go as I pleased. My children were not allowed to attend school. We were not allowed to touch anything of his, including food, which he would meticulously inventory. I found Women In Distress when I came to stay with my sister in South Florida. After almost a year of freedom, Women In Distress has helped me get my children back in school, find an apartment and a job, and get furniture, clothing and more at the Thrift Store. The three of us attend therapy at Women In Distress, and day by day we are growing stronger. Women In Distress has helped to set my family free, so that we don’t have to be captives in our own home anymore.
our response This year it has been vital that, together, we continue to advocate for families who are experiencing emotional, physical, or mental abuse from those that they trust most. Domestic violence incidents are on the rise in Broward County, as seen in 2011 when total domestic violence offenses increased by 230, from 6,821 to 7,051. The Department of Children and Families estimates that 500 to 600 calls are received, per month, that allege domestic violence involving children in Broward County.
These numbers, and the lethality of domestic violence cases involving children in our community, are not only alarming, but unacceptable.
We responded in the summer of 2011 and opened the doors to the new Jim & Jan Moran Family Center in Deerfield Beach to provide services to more families than ever before. our response to the community 10
your impact on our community
66,881
individuals reached by women in distress
programs & services in 2011-2012
women, children and men received services in 2011-2012 at Women In Distress, including safe emergency shelter, counseling and therapy.
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youth and adults educated about violence prevention, including information on healthy relationships and the dynamics of domestic violence.
keeping families safe: our services by the numbers nights of emergency shelter calls to the 24-hour crisis line volunteer
hours donated
hours of
counseling & therapy safety plans created with advocates
educational trainings facilitated
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partnering to save lives Our community and impact partners play a crucial role in helping to keep families safe. Together with our donors, supporters, Board of Directors and staff, these
partners provide additional services and support to make a difference for families affected by domestic violence in our community.
community partners 2-1-1 Broward Barry University Broward County Broward County Courthouse Broward County Jail Facility Broward County Schools Broward Domestic Violence Council Broward Health Broward Human Trafficking Coalition Broward LGBT Domestic Violence Coalition Broward Police Chief Association Broward Regional Health Planning Council Broward Sheriff’s Office Broward Victim’s Rights Coalition Carlos Albizu University Children’s Harbor Children’s Home Society
impact Partners Janet A. Boyle
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Children’s Services Council Christian Coalition Against Domestic Abuse City of Coconut Creek Satellite Center City of Ft. Lauderdale City of Hallandale Beach City of Plantation Satellite Center Coast to Coast Legal Aid Services Community Foundation of Broward Department of Children and Families Family Success Center – Pompano Beach Florida Atlantic University Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence Florida International University Hallandale Police Department Henderson Behavioral Health Hollywood Pavilion Jewish Family Service of Broward County
Kids In Distress Legal Aid Service of Broward County Lynn University Memorial Healthcare System No More Tears Nova Southeastern University Spectrum Programs St. Thomas University SunServe Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center The Pride Center at Equality Park Trinity International University United Way of Broward County Volunteer Florida Workforce One
succeedING My life isn’t easy, but I wouldn’t trade it for the world. I’m a full-time student with a full-time, night shift job. For the first year of college, I didn’t have a car and took the bus anywhere I needed to go. But I loved every minute of those rides, because my time was my own, and I was happy with the decisions I made. Before I started college, I was with an emotionally abusive partner who controlled my every move. He would wait for me outside of my job and if I was even a few minutes late, he made the next few hours a nightmare. I came to stay at the Women In Distress shelter, and within a week they helped me find two jobs and an apartment. I worked with an advocate for more than a year to recover from the trauma and fear I endured. 4.0 - that’s my grade point average after two years of college. It can be tough, working a full-time job on a night shift and being a full-time student, but I’m nothing if not strong and determined. The past few years have certainly proved that. Now, I’m going to school to get my degree in psychology, with the help of scholarships from Women In Distress. With two years left to go, I’m determined to use my degree to help others.
“I’m living my life for me.” -sharon
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connecting the community: signature events Our events are special for two reasons. Not only do they provide much-needed dollars to make our programs possible, they also give us the opportunity to connect with you and bring our supporters together. At our events you see first-hand the impact your contributions
Sixth Annual Starfish Luncheon Presented By
13th Annual SAFEWALK-RUN 5K Presented by
Giving Breakfast Presented by
make. In addition to our three annual events, this year we introduced our first annual PermaPlate Poker Tournament to raise awareness about domestic violence and bring together friends for a fun day and a good cause.
Raised $151,780 1,614 nights of safe emergency shelter
Raised $131,524 2,630 sessions of individual therapy
Raised $58,766 1,175 group counseling sessions
First Annual PermaPlate Poker Tournament
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Raised $34,635 3,148 calls to the 24-Hour Crisis Hotline
our wonderful
supporters $50,000 and above
Alan W. and Joey Stotsky Board of County Commissioners Broward County Broward Sheriff’s Office Children’s Services Council of Broward County Department of Children and Families Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence Janet and Jack Boyle Lite 101.5 FM State of Florida - VOCA The Jim Moran Foundation, Inc. Thomas Family Foundation United Way of Broward County, Inc. Volunteer Florida
$25,000 - $49,999
AutoNation, Inc. Bill and Happy Nisson City of Hollywood Deborah James Women’s Wear Food Industry Crusade Against Hunger IGT Media Holdings JM Family Enterprises, Inc. Sun Sentinel Children’s Fund The David and Francie Horvitz Family Foundation, Inc.
$10,000 - $24,999
97.3 FM The Coast Annette Van Howe Women’s Fund, A Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward Arlene Pecora BankAtlantic Bradford Renaissance Portraits Corp. Carnival Corporation & plc City of Pembroke Pines City of Plantation Communications Advertising, Inc. Construction Executives Association, Inc. Covelli Enterprises Crime Stoppers of Broward County, Inc. Elite Island Resorts Florida Power & Light Fritch Family Foundation Hal and Lois Herman Helen Ingham Foundation Inspiration University
Without the financial and in-kind contributions of our donors, Women In Distress would not be able to provide emergency shelter and counseling, answer calls for help on our crisis line, or educate teens about healthy relationships. Special thanks to the donors who support Donnah’s Fund and the Hal Herman Children’s Fund.
Jesse and Patti Holshouser Judith and Donald Thiel Kenneth J. Greenberg Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine Paul Palank Memorial Foundation PNC Foundation Pollo Tropical PPI, Inc. Rick and Rita Case Signature Grand Ltd. Splurge Clothier, LLC Sun Sentinel The Batchelor Foundation, Inc. Walmart Foundation Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Wells Fargo Foundation William R. Watts Foundation, Inc. Women In Distress Auxiliary
$5,000 - $9,999
Ace Waste Services, LLC Bank of America, N.A. Bill and Audrey Ring BJ’s Charitable Foundation Carla Albano and A. George Cann City of Deerfield Beach City of Hallandale Beach City of Oakland Park Comerica Bank Cosmo International David and Lynn Sobocinski Elie Tahari Elliot and Karen Hershberg Gary Marcotte GRC Wireless, Inc. Hard Rock Cafe Holy Cross Hospital, Inc. Jarden Consumer Solutions John E. and Nellie J. Bastien Memorial Foundation Latricia Lauture Lorraine Thomas Mary Cheaney and Jay Wein Mary Houliston MacDonald Fund for Women, A Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward Memorial Healthcare System Mercantil Commerce Bank Miami Dolphins Ltd., Inc. Ocean Point Beach Resort Oceans 234
Parkland Woman’s Club, Inc. Patriot Risk Management, Inc. Patti-O Foundation Patty Sacco Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc. Robert G. Friedman Foundation Sandra and Peter Nori The Farver Foundation The Florida Design Group, LLC The Martha G. Moore Foundation The Wasie Foundation TJX Foundation, Inc. Tom Gonzales Town of Davie Winn Dixie Stores Foundation Women’s Independence Scholarship Program, Inc.
$2,500 - $4,999
All In Free Poker, Inc. American Preferred Readers Services Angela Kelsey Baptist Health South Florida BB&T BBX Capital Beauty Bazaar Broward Center for the Performing Arts Broward Health Caremark Cindy and Gregg Bibliowicz Circle of Friends Foundation City of Tamarac Coral Springs Community Chest, Inc. Country Value Pharmacy Dale Carnegie Fort Lauderdale Christmas Pageant Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Hays Companies Hull Family Foundation Jet Harbor, Inc. Kim and James Feeley Macy’s MAH Foundation, Inc. Mary and Bill Riedel Medical Staff of Holy Cross Hospital Miami Herald Charities Midgard Management, Inc. Minto Foundation, Inc. Mothers of College Athletes Patricia and Murray Liebowitz PCA Delta
Phyllis and Alfred Thomas Robbie Bell and Robert Heffron School Board of Broward County Sheila Stern Stephanie Huvaere Steven Ivester Susan E. Sachs Designated Fund, A Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward TD Charitable Foundation The Bank of New York Mellon The Faith Center Ministries The Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation, Inc. Thomas and Cathy Bambenek Tom McDonald Foundation Toshiba Business Solutions Florida Tribeca Medaesthetics United Way of Tri-State US Post Office Pembroke Pines Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Westfield Broward Mall Women’s Club of Valencia Point
$1,000 - $2,499
Alternative Home Health Care America’s Backyard Anjali and Wayne Besley Arlene Backman Audrey Millsaps B & L Service, Inc. Bank of America Charitable Foundation, Inc. Bank of America United Way Campaign Barbara T. Gray Barrington Foundation, Inc. Betty Ann and Bob Gaynor Bonnie C. Mitten Bracha Genossar Estate Brandano Displays Broward Duty Free, LLC Bruce Roberts C.W. Hope Consultant Management Cable Marine, Inc. Caren Williams Channing and Aja Crowder Citigroup Trust City of Coconut Creek City of Dania Beach City of North Lauderdale City of Pompano Beach
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Roselyn Meyer family foundation
Mrs. Roselyn Meyer created The Roselyn Meyer Family Foundation in 2001 to ensure that her work in caring for others would live on. Though she passed away in 2009, Mrs. Meyer’s legacy of helping others lives on through the families who have found safety and shelter at Women In Distress. The Teen and Crisis Line Rooms in the new Jim & Jan Moran Family Center are named in Mrs. Meyer’s honor, a fitting tribute to a kind and passionate person who cared deeply about the welfare of women and children.
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City of Sunrise City of Weston Coldwell Banker Cares Community Foundation Comfort Inn Oceanside Commerce Realty Group, Inc. Community Bank of Broward Community Foundation of Broward Coral Springs Women’s Club Corey and Cindy Basham Crowe Horwath, LLC Curves of Sunrise Dade Paper Company Danay Pelaez David Guzman David J. Milum David Pearl Dex Imaging, Inc. DHL Express Americas Diane Schwartz Diane Tice Diane Weinbrum Discreet Dishes Dulce G. Velazquez Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP Elaine Madonna Elizabeth Friedman O’Connor Family Foundation, Inc. Ellen Caldwell EPI-USE America Falcon Aerospace, Inc. First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale Floridian Community Bank Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club Frances and David Povlitz Frank Dolph Gallery One Fort Lauderdale Goodyear Tire & Rubber Hertz Corporation IMPACT Outdoor Advertising, LLC Ion Electric, LLC Iredale Mineral Cosmetics, Ltd. Irv & Bee Apatoff Foundation, Inc. Issac Neuberger James A. Cummings, Inc. James and Jan Cummings James Day James F. Allen Jane Del Rossi Jane Skelton Jed and Jori Weaver Jeffrey Katz JM Lexus
Joe Castellano John Hasko Josette Van Putten Judith A. Zucker Katina and Jason Taylor Kay Morgan Kay Voorhees Kerry Kelley Kerzner International Resorts, Inc. Kevin Westfall Kimberly T. Miller Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. Lanalee A. Sam Law Offices of William C. Ruggiero Leora Ratzon Linda Garrett Lisa C. Smith Lisa J. Kitei Marcia Barry-Smith Marianne Ferro Mark Grant Maureen Kenny Michael Goodman Microsoft Giving Campaign Miramar United Methodist Church Morgan Stanley Nagelbush Mechanical, Inc. Nova Southeastern University Nova Southeastern University Health Professional Division Parkland Golf and Country Club Pauline Murdock Pomeranz Financial Management, Inc. Premier Cancun Vacations Ralph Lauren Ram Realty Services Raven Ministries, Inc. Robert O. Law Foundation, Inc. Robert Spina Ronnie Picou Roxanne Diaz Sara Jane and Ira Drescher Scot and Jessica Eisenfelder Seaside Spa Candles Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino SENSERE Sherry L. Schlueter Silver Capital, LLC Sondra R. Title South Broward Wheelers Sparkle of Life St. Ambrose Council of Catholic Women Stan Stuart
Stephan and Joan Drescher Steven Rule Stewardess Alumnae Association Suntrust Foundation Targeted Media Solutions, Inc. The Betsy Hotel The Brunetti Foundation The Dauer Family Foundation The McDonald Family Foundation, Inc. The Performance Institute, LLC The PNC Financial Services Group Timothy and Debbie Wellendorf Town of Lauderdale By The Sea Town of Pembroke Park Town of Southwest Ranches Toyota of Hollywood United Way of Miami-Dade County University Middle School Nova Southeastern University Valley Forge Fabrics Victoria’s Secret Virginia and Mark Pierson VITAS Innovative Hospice Care Warm Yoga, Inc. Waste Management Women of Substance Youth Against Domestic Violence
$500 - $999
AAR Alliance Entertainment Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Andromeda Monroe AT&T AT&T United Way Employee Giving Campaign Baker Concrete Construction, Inc. Barbara Noel Bath & Body Works Betty Hughes BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. Bluegreen Corporation Boca Raton Regional Hospital Boca Raton Symphonia, Inc. Body Details, Inc. Bonnie S. Kaye Broward College Foundation Broward County Medical Association Alliance, Inc. Cameo Caregivers, Inc. Carol Brown Carol Geller Chris Drobes
Cissy and Norman Levine City College Comprehensive Clinical Development Congregation B’Nai Israel Sisterhood Coral Ridge Country Club Costa d’Este Beach Resort Cruisers of South Florida Dennis Zalupski Doral Golf Resort & Spa Emac Music, Inc. Emerald Construction Corporation Eugene and Joyce Seitz Evolution Martial Arts First Baptist Church of Cooper City Footprints, Ltd. Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theatre Fran Beck Frank Special Charitable Foundation Genesis Cosmetics Geraldine Washington GFWC - Women’s Club of Deerfield Beach Gisele Gelin Give With Liberty Gregg and Sonia Manson Gregory C. Sandefur Henry Robinson Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Howard and Margie Gitten Humberto Vidal Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty Six ITT Technical Institute James Gordon Jeffrey and Kelly Rosenthal Jen Klaassens Jennifer Saltz Jerry and Karen Fischer Jessica Topow Jill Bilanchone Joanna Williams Joanne Spring Jonnine Morejon Joseph Balocco Joshua Bibliowicz Joyce and Matthew Quinn Judith Ripka Kapila & Company Kaplan University Karen A. Sylvester Karen and Steven Geisler Kimberly Wright Krenson Pool Service, Inc. Lacey R. Brisson
Laura Snyder Laurel A. Herman Laurence Weiss Lisa A. Jebb LKQ Corporation Loews Hotel at Universal Orlando Lucia Lopez Luis Ruiz Lutheran Ministry in Christ Church Lyle Burns Marcus Mars Interiors Marissa Kelley Martha S. Corwin Marvin Raupp Mary Lou and Connor Monaghan Maryam Nateghi Maura L. Spardy Medic Pharmacy & Surgical, Inc. Merck Partnership for Giving Campaign Miami Seaquarium Michael and Lilliana Pardo Michele Arboleda Michelle Armstrong Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church NCCI Holdings, Inc. Neil and Marilyn Port Family Foundation Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort Northern Trust O’Connell & Goldberg Our Lady of Mercy Church R. Louis Taylor Rachlin Foundation, Inc. Raymond and Barbara Sponder Red Hearts Sisterhood Ruben and Jodi Rozental Rustic Inn Salvador and Wilma Melendez Scholastic Book Fairs SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Seminole Casino Coconut Creek Shirley Bain Shirley Sumner South Florida Symphony Steve Heaney Stuart A. Rosenfeldt Susan Rantanen Tanya Bower The Broward County Bridge The Kelsey Group Tracy Schuldiner Tree of Life Foundation Two Men and a Truck Unisource Discovery United Insurance Company of America
Veloune Eugene Victor and Darlene Stosik W Fort Lauderdale Hotel Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa Weston Cosmetic Surgery Windsor Diamonds, Inc. WW Pulse, Inc. Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort
$100 - $499
1st Realty Solutions, Inc. ABWA of Coral Springs A Aaron’s Enviornmental Services, Inc. A New Horizon Credit Counseling, Inc. A Window Between Worlds AAA Auto Club South Abbott Fund Adam and Jacqueline Sebalos Adam Goldstein Adam Perl Adama Kah Adolph and Ruth Schnurmacher Foundation, Inc. Adrienne Ancell Adrienne Arsht Center Aetna Disability African Christian Ecumenical Ministerial Fellowship Aggie Hofle Aisha Redmond Alan and Joan Routman Alan Zuccari Albert Freund Alex Jean-Gilles Alexander’s of Australia G’Day Spa and Salon Alice Lucia Alicia Zachman Allen and Judith Green Allied Kitchen and Bath Allison Brimmer Allstate Giving Campaign Alpha Chi Omega Alto Realty, Inc. American Business Women’s Associations American Diabetes Association American Express Charitable Fund Ameriprise Financial Employee Gift Matching Program Amir Shariati Amy Anne Gray Amy Daumit
Ana Reyes Anago of South Florida Andrea Stranglen Andrew and Linda Parlock Andrew Dittoe Andrew J. Horvath Andrew Weir Andy Erpelding Angela M. Towne Angelica Grindle Angelica Rossi Ann Glussman Ann Penatello Anna M. Golon Anne Marie Frazier Ante Up Magazine Anthony Zullo Arabian Nights Aragon Travel Ark Restoration Christian Church Arthur and Carole Rosenberg Ashby Bland Ashlea Ayer Ashley Boxer Association of Utility Professionals B Ocean Fort Lauderdale Banana Republic Barbara A. Grasch Barbara and Barry Levey Barbara and Charles Porter * Barbara and Joseph Capeletti Barbara and Richard Brietstein Barbara Gross Barbara Sabatier Barbara Skrak Barbara Thomas Barbara Yolles-Hill Barry and Donna Appel Beauty on Premise, LLC Benton Burroughs Bernard and Sandra Driscoll Betsi Kassebaum BeyondNice.com Big City Tavern Blanca Perez Blu Lllama Orchids, Inc. Bob Kelley Bon Vivants Travel Association Brad Lacy Brenda J. Weekley Bret Berlin Brian Chu Bridges of America, Inc. Broward Bank of Commerce
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bank of america
A long-time supporter of Women In Distress, Bank of America and their employees believe in giving back. Since 2009, Bank of America has contributed over $230,000 to help expand our emergency shelter from 62 to 132 beds, to serve more families. Employees form teams for the SAFEWALK-RUN 5K, hold donation drives and provide volunteer support. Thank you Bank of America. Broward College Broward County Parks and Recreation Broward Factory Service Broward Sheriff’s Office/CPIS Bryan and Shani Oulton Bryna and Fred Bell Byowitz International, Inc. California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. Candice Moschino Carl Fuhs Carlos M. Molinet Carmel Suarez Carol Bass Carol Fernandez Carol Malzone Carol Walczuk Carolyn Cann Casa D’Angelo Ristorante Cat King Cole Cardwell-Lambert Catherine and Marvin Bolinger Catherine E. Glover Catherine Kierstead Catherine T. Finnegan Cathy Tarantini Chanda Reese Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher Foundation, Inc.
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Charles Mapson Charlotte Noll Chloe Westcott Chocolate Luxury, Inc. Chris Hill Christine Droney Christine Willingham Cirabel Olson City Place Clyde Wright Cobey Bastone Comfort Inn Key West Community Economic Development Solutions, Inc. Coral Springs Columbiettes Coral Springs Community Church Christian Women Connection Coram Healthcare Costco Wholesale Club County Line Chiropractic Center, Inc. Courtney Holshouser Craig Kirsner Cruise Connection, Inc. Cynthia and Daniel Diana Cynthia and Michael Cohen Cynthia L. Schutt Cypress Bay High School Law and Justice Club Dan McCarthy Dana and Christopher Miano Dana Beharry Dana Borum Daniel and Lisa Schultz David and Carola Bamberger David and Joanne Gaines David and Leah Rosenthal David Black David Fortune David Lambert Davie Bunco Ladies Dawn McCormick Debbi and Bert Gagne Debbie and Bob Bagdasarian Debbie and George Prieto Debbie DeJesse Debbie Keller Deborah and Michael Troner Deborah Hinson Deby Israel Dee Sachar Delores DeFerrari Delray Credit Counseling Corporation Dena Guida Denise Flanagan Denise Fortier Dennis Boyer Derek Nembhard Desiri Curtis Diamante Day Spa Diana Heileman Diana and Michael Metcalf Diane and Leburn Smith Diane E. Larkin Diane Gallagher Dianna and Anthony Silvagni
Doghouse Cycling Don Bannister Donna Millar Donna S. Marks Doreen Scott Doreen Shearin Dorenda Washington Dough Grabowski Douglas Sealy Douglas Tinklepaugh Dwayne and Zakkiyyah White E. Thomas and Alice Wright Earlene Zarrella Eckley Family Children’s Foundation, Inc. Edith Friedheim Eduardo and Ashley Matias Eileen Awcell Eileen Schneider Elaine and Don Hedleston Elberg M. Gelin Elder Solutions, Inc. Eleanor Lorenc Elena Kirsch Elizabeth and Edgar Ashley Elizabeth Jacobs Elizabeth Siegle Ellen M. Pyron Elliot Wolf Emanuel Schreibmaier Embassy Suites Fort Lauderdale Encantadas Group Encore! Salon Eric Montes De Oca Ernesto and Lisbeth Gutierrez Essentials Boutique, LLC Ettie Schwartz Eugenia Morales Everglades University Express - Westfield Broward Mall Eye Surgery Associates, Inc. Fara Gold Felicia Faulkner Fiona Welles Florence Ferrari Hardoy Florida Career College Florida Cigar Co. Florida Running Company Florida’s Attainable Home Company, LLC Fran Petti Frances Girau Frances Thomas Francis B. Sam Frank and Frances Imbornone Frank Giordano Fredericka F. Achin Freedom Boat Club Funderdome Gail Marinelli Gail Spier Gaines Sturdivant Gale M. Butler GAP Foundation Garth Sam Gary Busch George Lord
George Martin George McCartin Gerald and Elizabeth Covello Geraldine Terry Geri Rowland Gina and Richardo Bazzani Ginger Martin Global Golf Sales, Inc. Gloria Fonseca Gordon Food Service, Inc. Gordon W. Latz Gracie Cardwell Grand Lux Café Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. Greg Danver Gregory and Suzanne Zorbas Gregory Baum Gregory Katz Handson Broward HealthSource Chiropractic & Progressive Rehab Heather Sawyer Bleich Henderson Behavioral Health Center Henry Lumpkins Herbert and Florence Karol Herbert Kravitz Herve Roggero Hoda H. Ghorsriz Holly and George Inabinet Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church Housing Grant Alliance, Inc. Howard Zahalsky Ilia Martin Imagine Nation Books, Ltd. Institute for Medical & Human Resources, Inc. Ioana Balan Irina Richardson Island Club Women’s Club J. Alexander’s Restaurant Jack and Barbara Sobel Jack and Debbie De Howitt Jacqueline S. Turpin-Mair Jaime Hagadorn James A. Kapper James and Claire Mays James and Eleanor Davis James Centanni, Jr. James Clifford James R. Allmand James Rickard James Satovsky James Thomas Jamie Stiles Jana Porter Janet and L. Ploucha Janet Davis Janet Del Mastro Janet F. Jones Janet Krop Janet Trimble Janet Waller-Woudenberg Janice Dickinson Janice Samuels Janine Mills
Jaye Huber JB’s on the Beach Jean Kelsey Jean P. Smoyer Jeffrey D. Cato Jeffrey Gally Jeffrey Stencel Jeffrey Wachs Jennifer and Nick Rosinski Jennifer and Tom Stewart Jennifer Barrett Jennifer DeFerrari Jennifer Klemon Jennifer Lindsey Jennifer Swanson Jerry Heniser Jill Gates Ging Jim Duty Jim Tunnessen Jo Malone Joan and Milton Baxt Foundation, Inc. Joan Baxt Joan M. Elmore Joan Rosenwasser Joann Wellner Joanne and Robert Delizza Joanne Gaines Joannie Witt Jodelle and Max Herrera Joel B. Grossman John M. Palmer John McNally John P. Seiler John Primeau Jon Kotler Jonathan and Francine Ralph Jonathan and Laurie Greene Joni Rein Jordan and Jennifer Klemon Jordyn Evans Jorge San Miguel Jose and Josilyn Mendiola Joseph and Janet Marzouca Joseph and Nancy Russo Joseph and Pamela Grasso Joy M. Daher Joyce Campos JPMorgan Chase & Co. Employee Giving Campaign JPMorgan Chase Foundation JS Construction Judy Murfin Judy Wilson Juli Edwards Julie Fisher Julie Nitti Junior League of Fort Lauderdale Justin Sayfie KAD Surgical Assisting, Inc. Karen and Dave Boyce Karen Leikert Karen Mencarelli Karen Skidmore Kaufman Rossin & Co. K-Com Kaye Communications, Inc.
Kelly Enriquez Kelly Nori Ken Baublitz Kenneth and Victoria Jaffie Kenneth Goodman Kevin Chin Kevin Swales KidSafe Foundation Kim Bentley Kris Kumar Kristin and Stuart Jacobs Ladies Book Club Larry Lynam Laura T. Lynch Lauren and Jason Julius Laurie Corson Lawrence J. Davis Lawrence N. Legg Leah Carpenter Lenny J. Sinha Leslie and George Baccash Leslie Buchanan Gross Leslie Carlet Leslie Markus Lewis and Joanne Sarrica Lexus of North Miami Liddy Hertz Lillian Haywood Linda C. Brunner Linda Grammer Kilgo Linda Lane Gonzalez Linford and Olive Blagrove Liorah Karni Lisa Capozzi Live Well Chiropractic Lloyd DeVaux LOA Fitness For Women Lois C. Mahaney Lori Allen-Ford Lori Brown Lorri Robbins Lydia Bart Lydia’s Fellowship Lyn Nichols Madelyn Reus Magdalena Mendez Maiia Hart Malena Mendez Marc Spoto Margaret Ayer Maria and Timothy Bailey Maria Baro Maria Delfaver Maria Gilliam Marianne Bernstein Marianne Nestor Marietta and Ira Glazer Marilyn London Marilyn Nelson Marilyn Perlyn Marissa Yorba Marjorie Peragine Mark Burnam Mark DeCarlo Mark Frezza
Mark Funt Marleen Turner Marlene Sensenig Marlo Robinson Marta Prado Martha Serra-Mohr Martin Cardenal Mary Beth and Jim Berkes Mary Kay Cosmetics Mary Mathis Mary Taylor Massage Review Publications Matt and Laura Soff Matthew and Nancy Fisher-Gormley Matthew Gaer Mayra Regalado McCurry & Company Medical Skin Care Treatments Meg Stencel Meir and Sandrine Benzaken Melanie Camp Melinda S. Nakaya Melissa Aiello Melissa Armstrong Melissa Barnhardt Melissa Hanaka Melissa Milroy Melissa Rapkin Melvin and Sheila Prager Merrell United Methodist Women Merryl and Robert O’Rork Mica Products and Wood of Boca Raton, Inc. Michael and Gail Kaplan Michael and Josephine Rhodes Michael and Susan Berkman Michael Berry Michael Klavan Michael Tocco Michael Wallace Michael Zarnowski Michael Zitzmann Michele Dallas Michelle Fein Michelle Hoff Michelle Kulzer Mindy Szarowicz Miranda Kay Uribazo Miriam Sadler Miss Katie’s Charm School & Boutique Mission Fish Mitch Sinberg Molly Foreman Kozel Moms Club of Weston Monica Franco Monkey Jungle Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLC Mortgage Wholesalers of Florida, Inc. Mouji Linarez MTV Design Myrna F. Ziegler Nancy Grant Nancy L. Merolla Nancy Rodriguez Nansi Colomba
judy zucker
“It’s been a pleasure to meet so many wonderful women while volunteering at Women In Distress. I am continuously inspired by the strength and fortitude of our participants and the dedication of our staff.” A volunteer since 2002, Judy is always ready with a smile and a kind word. She has given countless hours of support to the families we serve. Thank you Judy. Natalie C. Moore Natalie Goldberg National Council of Jewish Women, Inc. Nativity School Neal S. Penneys Neiman Marcus Last Call Nelson and Sari Stoll Nelson Nkabinde Network for Good New York Life Insurance Company No Elastic Waist and Camp Burn Fitness Nova Southeastern University Employee Incentive Committee Office Depot Old Navy Olesiewicz & Deaquino PA Olivia Y. Charlton Orange Theory Fitness Original Impressions, LLC Oscar and Lourdes Betancourt P. J. Loyello Palm Beach Shores Resort & Vacation Villas P6.5 Sally Richardson Salon 151, Inc. Saltz Michelson Architects
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Sandra and John Benz Sandra Anderson Sandra Edouard Sandra Molina Sandra Smith Sandra Tillman Sandy Swartzbaugh Sara Mique Sarah Wolochatiuk Scott and Brenda Brook Scott and Debbie Eble Scott Herman S’Criage Spa & Salon Second To None Landscaping & Tree Service, Inc. SEI Wireless Solutions, Inc. Servants of Friends, Inc. Seymour and Jane Hall SFL Technologies Shane Morgan Shannon Fowler Shannon Losi Sharon and David Henderson Sharon McNeill Sharon Reeves Sharon Stiles Sharron Munro Shawn Fanshier Sheri and James Durham Sheri Brown Sheriff Al and Holly Lamberti Sheriza Waith Sherry Simon Sheryl Wilson Shirley and Barton Weisman Silvia M. Flores Silvia Mansons
Sonya Circle, Inc. Southern Wine & Spirits Sprint Square One Armoring Services Co. St. Bonaventure Catholic Church St. Hugh’s Alumni Association of South Florida Stacey Berins Stacy Ostrau Stacy Sager Stanton Gaskin Stella & Dot Stephen Beinke Steve and Susan Fischer Steve Brostoff Steve Bruce Steven Siegel Stuart H. Spitz Susan and Charles Davis Susan Edge Susan Joslyn Susan McElroy Susan Ridgway Susan Rose Dresses Susan Spaull Suzanne Green Sweeter Days Bake Shop Tamara N. Clifford Ted R. Sanderson TEKSystems Temple Aron Hakodesh Tenet Healthcare Foundation Teri Puentes TermPest Terry and Kenneth Wheeler Terry Martin Terry Rabinor
* In memoriam
Terry Sweigart Thaylor J. Grammont The Body Shop The Capital Grill of Fort Lauderdale The Colonial Dames of America The Dive Bar The GEO Group Foundation, Inc. The Limited The PlayGround Theatre The Stage The Starting Place The University of Michigan Theresa Liland Therese and Sean Gray Thomas and Andrea Gero Thomas and Rachel Triozzi Thomas and Sharon Murphy Thomas Donaudy Tiffany Nicholson Tim Lascko Tiyi Sherman Tom and Jayme Harrington Tom Eichas Tom McManus Toni Reeder Toni Villaverde Tonya Springer Torri L. Holmes Toshio and Ida Tracey Broussard Tracy Kosh Travelpro International, Inc. Trina Sams TWT United Methodist Church United Way of Southeastern Michigan United Way of Southeastern
Pennsylvania UnitedHealth Group Employee Giving Campaign Unity Church of Christ of Ft. Lauderdale, Inc. Universal Orlando Resorts Valencia Palms Canasta Club Valerie Elsbree Vashdev and Kavita Dadlani Verna Sands Vickie Utter Victoria Villalba Vincent Fisk Virginia Ridenour Virginia Salus Wael Ghali Walt Disney World Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign Wenyan Zhou Weston Dining Group Weston Nissan Wholesome Meal, LLC William Derrer William Fitzgerald William P. Kaufmann William W. Haury Wines for Humanity Women of the Moose Women’s Club of Lauderdale Oaks Wright By The Sea Resort Xi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Yamilet Abecassis Yvette Altman Yvonne Merced Zola Keller
This list represents gifts made between July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012. We regret that we cannot list all of you who have played such an integral part in the fulfillment of our mission. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generosity. We apologize for any unintentional errors or omissions.
the Jim Moran Foundation Women In Distress is proud to be the recipient of a three-year grant totaling $300,000 from The Jim Moran Foundation. During this third year of the grant awarded in 2010, funding will provide ongoing operational support for Women In Distress’ programs and services, as well as support groups for families affected by domestic violence.
for individuals and families to heal and prepare for brighter, safer futures -- and I know Jim would have wanted his Foundation to help further Women In Distress’ reach into the lives of those who are hurting.”
“My husband and I began supporting Women In Distress because we recognized their services were vital and, often times, life-saving for victims of domestic violence,” said Jan Moran, chairman and president, The Jim Moran Foundation. “Today, Women In Distress continues to provide a safe haven
The Jim Moran Foundation is an invaluable partner in the fight against domestic violence in our community. Through their support, countless families fleeing domestic abuse and at-risk youth in need are provided with critical services as they work toward a violence–free life.
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Not pictured: Janet A. Boyle, Raymond de la Feuilliez, Tom Donaudy, Kim Feeley, David Guzman, Tom Harrington, Suzette Maylor, Dr. Irving Rosenbaum and Judy Thiel. A special thank you to the following board members who completed their board terms last year: Audrey Ring, Josette VanPutten, and Ashlea Ayer. We are so thankful for your dedication to our mission and the leadership you have shown.
board of directors Arlene Pecora Board Chair Anjali Besley Vice Chair Kimberly Miller 2nd Vice Chair Phyllis Thomas Treasurer
Cindy Basham Secretary Mary Riedel President & CEO Board Members Carla Albano Marcia Barry-Smith
Janet A. Boyle Raymond de la Feuilliez Tom Donaudy Kim Feeley Howard M. Gitten David Guzman Tom Harrington Isabel Hebert
Hal Herman Suzette Maylor Steve Pomeranz Dr. Irving Rosenbaum Stuart Rosenfeldt Dr. Lanalee Araba Sam Katina Taylor Judy Thiel
It takes many people working together to make our programs and services successful. Each year our dedicated Board of Directors and Board of Trustees donate countless hours of their time to ensure our agency is running well, from both fiscal and program angles. We thank them for their service, commitment and efforts on behalf of the families we serve.
Hal herman children’s fund
donnah’s fund - In memory of donnah winger
The Hal Herman Children’s Fund at Women In Distress was established to help children who live in a domestic violence environment heal and continue to develop. This fund supports the littlest victims of domestic violence receiving services at Women In Distress.
The goal of Donnah’s Fund is to empower domestic violence victims to live safely and independently. It helps them establish safe households for themselves and their children, with support for housing payments and deposits, furnishings, and other related items.
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We invite you, your family and friends to get more involved with our agency and the families we serve. Though it takes a lot of financial support each year to run our programs, it also takes volunteers, in-kind donations and supporters dedicated to raising awareness about the issue of domestic violence and the work we do. Get involved and see how you can easily make a difference in the lives of others.
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Volunteers are an important part of the Women In Distress team. They play a key role in helping to keep families safe as they rebuild their violence-free lives. Some volunteers donate time on a regular basis, while others participate in periodic events and special projects. Opportunities change frequently. For more info email info@womenindistress.org or call 954-760-9800 x 1210.
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There are multiple ways to support Women In Distress, such as monetary donations and various types of in-kind donations. Here are just a few options; for more visit our website. • Donate online at www.womenindistress.org/donate • Donate by texting WID to 20222 to make a $10 donation • Donate from your smart phone by scanning the code to the right with your smart phone’s code scanner application • Start an in-kind donation drive of new or gently-used goods • Donate your old cell phones