87 cents of every dollar raised directly supports survivor programs and essential services.
With each contribution, families are touched, hope is given, and lives are saved. The need for domestic violence services is ever-growing, and it’s your support that makes a world of difference. Your generosity fuels a journey of healing and hope. We not only offer a secure haven for survivors and their children but extend critical services like counseling, therapy, and vital assistance in finding housing, childcare, and employment opportunities.
Every gift you share has the power to reshape lives, inspire a brighter future, and help survivors reclaim their power.
Our 2022 Impact
46,865 SAFE
EMERGENCY SHELTER NIGHTS
Emergency shelter included food, clothing, safety planning, counseling and therapy, and pet assistance and shelter. More than 60% of the survivors served in the emergency shelter were children ranging in ages from newborn to teens.
15,756 ADVOCACY,
COUNSELING & THERAPY HOURS
Mental health support was provided to survivors and their children to help heal the emotional scars of domestic violence abuse so they could begin to rebuild their lives.
Percentage of police reports
classified as high lethality
increased from 30% to 66%.
10,315 Community members
received Education and Prevention
training.
Other Ways to Donate
HAL HERMAN CHILDREN’S FUND
The Hal Herman Children’s Fund at Women In Distress supports the smallest survivors of domestic violence.
DONNAH’S FUND
For many families, finding safe housing after leaving our emergency shelter can be challenging. Donnah’s Fund is there to help assist with essentials like first and last month’s rent, utility deposits, furniture, or items for the children.
IN HONOR/MEMORIAL
A memorial gift or gift in honor is an appropriate way to remember a special person while at the same time helping others. With Women In Distress, you have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of survivors of domestic violence and their families.
LEAVE A LEGACY
We invite you to learn more about our Planned Giving options that will allow you to make a meaningful charitable gift while possibly enhancing your, and your family’s, future financial well-being.
CORPORATE & IMPACT PARTNERSHIPS
GIFTS OF STOCK, SECURITIES, AND CRYPTOCURRENCY
Gifts of stocks, securities, and cryptocurrency are happily accepted. Learn more by clicking the link below.
WORKPLACE GIVING
Corporate giving is a profound way for your company to have a tremendous impact. Through your corporate philanthropic efforts, you can show your consumers and employees that you care about helping survivors rebuild violence-free lives.
Donate Items
Donation drives are a great way, not only to get involved yourself but to also get your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers involved in the important work of supporting victims of domestic violence. See how you can participate in one of our drives as well as how you can start your own.
If you are not donating an urgently needed item please drop off donations to:
WID BLOOMING SALES THRIFT STORE
1372 North State Road 7, Margate, FL 33063
Donations are ONLY accepted at the store on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday from 10:30am – 4:00pm.
For more information, please contact:
Jeffrey Metcalf, Chief Development Officer
954-760-9800 x1280
jmetcalf@womenindistress.org
Development Team
Jeffrey Metcalf
Chief Development Officer
Susan Evans
Grants Manager
Kanishia Hill
Database Administrator
Sara Babb
Graphic Designer
Eileen Trower
Thrift Store Manager
Helen Diaz
Thrift Store Associate
Malissa Garcia
Thrift Store Associate
Cheryl Cohen
Thrift Store Associate - Online Sales
Our Impact Partners
