EMPOWERING PEOPLE

Fulfilling a need within the community, Better Together serves Southwest Florida through two highly successful programs: Better Families and Better Jobs.

Better Families strengthens families to prevent the need for foster care. Better Jobs addresses economic hardship tied to unemployment, a key cause of family crises. Ultimately, the goal is to empower people who truly want to help themselves. This can halt the slide into more serious issues, including abuse, court involvement and custody loss. Better Together gives parents the tools they need to lift themselves out of poverty and stabilize their families – whether that means helping them work through challenges, connecting them to employers or providing a loving home to shelter their children while they focus on achieving their goals. When Hurricane Ian hit Southwest Florida, the organization immediately initiated proactive outreach to make sure impacted families got the support they needed.

Together, Better Families and Better Jobs provide a powerful platform for people who are ready to enact positive change. These programs are 100% privately funded and communitydriven, implemented by faith-based organizations and a caring volunteer force.

• 4,000 Florida children served

• 34,000 job seekers connected with employment

• 21 different states impacted by Better Together