Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc
www.womenindistress.org
Tax Exempt ID#: 59-1592524
Women In Distress (WID) is the only nationally accredited, state-certified, full service domestic violence center serving Broward County. Established in 1974, our mission is to provide victims of domestic violence with safe shelter, crisis intervention and resources, and to educate the community in order to Stop Abuse For Everyone (SAFE) through Intervention, Education and Advocacy.

We strive to accomplish this mission by offering 24-hour crisis intervention services through our hotline and shelter facilities, counseling for all family members at various locations throughout Broward County, education and professional trainings on domestic violence and related topics, and support services including provision of food, clothing and household items.

Contact Person: Lyn Clark
E-mail Address: lclark@womenindistress.org
Phone: 954-332-3456 Fax: 954-832-9487

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WISH LIST
  • Non perishable food items. Thanksgiving and holiday meal items.
  • Paper Products for our 2 shelters, including toilet paper, paper towels, diapers (especially sizes 3,4 and 5), diaper wipes.
  • For Holidays: New, unwrapped toys for boys & girls ages infant to 9 years. (For safety reasons, please no stuffed animals). Gifts for pre-teens and teens ages 10-17.
  • Grocery or Discount store Gift Cards (for any $ amount). Grocery store "Gift Card" (for any $ amount) enables families to keep their own traditions and plan holiday meals that provide special food and memories for their children. Gift cards for discount stores such as Walmart and Target are used by families to purchase items such as shoes,