The Jim Moran Foundation celebrated its 25th anniversary by awarding numerous special grants, including an incredible $2 million grant to Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. (WID) to help establish transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence. The funding marks one of the largest contributions in WID’s history and significantly accelerates progress toward meeting a critical community need.
A major focus of WID’s $15M Building a Safer Tomorrow campaign is to provide new supportive transitional housing apartments for survivors of domestic violence who are working through a myriad of issues related to establishing a new life free from abuse. While WID’s current emergency shelter necessarily limits emergency housing to three months, transitional housing will be available for survivors for up to two years. Survivors will live in a safe and secure apartment community while continuing to engage with therapists, advocates, and other resources. Survivors in the new transitional housing program will work toward financial self-sufficiency with rent subsidies that gradually decrease during their time in the program.
“This extraordinary gift by The Jim Moran Foundation, the greatest financial partner in WID’s history, is more than an investment in bricks and mortar—it’s an investment in lives,” said Dr. Linda Parker, CEO of WID. “Because of this generosity, survivors will have a secure place to heal, plan, and move forward after leaving an abusive situation. That The Jim Moran Foundation chose to make a transformational gift to WID in celebrating their 25th anniversary is an exceptional honor.”
Jim Moran established The Jim Moran Foundation in 2000 to ensure his giving back to children and families would continue for many generations to come. To recognize this 25-year milestone, The Foundation committed more than $27 million in special grants to support nonprofit partners that are meeting the ever-changing needs of the community in Broward, Duval, and Palm Beach counties.
“Even before The Jim Moran Foundation was established, Jim and I partnered with Women In Distress to not only help prevent domestic violence in our community but to provide a safe haven that empowers survivors on their journey to a happier, healthier future,” said Jan Moran, chairman and president of The Jim Moran Foundation. “For those working so hard to rebuild their lives, we hope this gives them even more encouragement to keep going.”
About The Jim Moran Foundation
Founded by automotive pioneer Jim Moran, the mission of The Jim Moran Foundation is to improve the quality of life for the youth and families of Florida through the support of innovative programs and opportunities that meet the ever-changing needs of the community. Since its inception in 2000, The Foundation has invested more than $330 million in education, elder care, family strengthening and transitional living initiatives. Additional funding has been committed through multi-year grants with efforts currently focused in Broward, Duval and Palm Beach counties. Through a long-term Grant Agreement, The Foundation’s significant funder is JM Family Enterprises, Inc. To learn more, visit www.jimmoranfoundation.org.
