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Power of One Match Campaign
Your donation is doubled
thanks to the generosity of a $500,000 challenge grant
from The Jim Moran Foundation
Each One of us has the power to make a difference.
Together, we can save lives by keeping families safe from domestic violence.
One is a powerful number. It’s the beginning, a place where there are endless opportunities to do more. The Women In Distress POWER OF ONE MATCH CAMPAIGN is our opportunity to raise $1 million that will keep women, children and men safe from domestic violence and help them create new, self-sufficient lives where love doesn’t hurt.
Now through June 30, The Jim Moran Foundation will match contributions dollar-for-dollar to meet the growing needs of families escaping domestic violence and honor our retiring President and CEO through the creation of the Mary Riedel Legacy Fund. At a time when abuse is making things even more difficult for struggling families, The Jim Moran Foundation will match contributions up to $500,000.
The Mary Riedel Legacy Fund will provide critical unrestricted dollars that will allow Women In Distress to grow as necessary to best meet survivors’ needs. Some of the most immediate issues the Fund aims to address are access to transitional or affordable housing, and providing survivors with educational opportunities, job placement and other resources to help them move forward.
How You Can Help
We rely on private donors like you to meet the required match that is necessary to utilize public funds that ensure we’re able to meet our community’s greatest needs, especially during these challenging times where families are stressed, which leads to increased incidents of domestic violence.
One moment can change a life. One person can stop the cycle of abuse. One donation can make a difference. We can’t do this without you.
Be the next One. Donate today.
Double your donation.
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 20-year milestone, The Foundation awarded more than $10 million in special grants that reach beyond its traditional funding priorities to support nonprofit partners that are meeting the ever-changing needs of the community in Broward, Duval and Palm Beach counties.
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Teen dating violence is unfortunately a widespread issue. 1 in 3 teens experience teen dating violence in the U.S., and about 1.5 million high school students nationwide experience physical abuse from a dating partner in a single year.
We’re focusing on digital abuse especially this year, with our theme of “Behind The Screen” to highlight the increasing presence of technology and social media in our relationships and interactions, particularly for youth and particularly in this year where we continue to connect primarily on virtual platforms because of the pandemic. Throughout the month, we will be focusing our training and initiatives on raising awareness of digital abuse, using technology safely and to promote healthy behaviors, and ways to “unplug” to find balance in yourself and your relationships.
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM)
Virtual community Events
Virtual TDVAM Parent & Youth Training Series:
Teen Dating Violence 101
February 3, 2021
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Open to all parents and youth (11+) in the community, this series of presentations aims to increase awareness of teen dating violence and healthy relationship behaviors and spark proactive and responsible conversations between parents and their children so they can work together towards a safer future.
This training will provide youth and parents with an introduction to teen dating violence and healthy relationships, including red flags, types of abuse, ingredients for healthy relationships, resources, and more!
Virtual TDVAM Parent & Youth Training Series:
Digital Abuse, Boundaries, & Safety
February 10, 2021
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Open to all parents and youth (11+) in the community, this series of presentations aims to increase awareness of teen dating violence and healthy relationship behaviors and spark proactive and responsible conversations between parents and their children so they can work together towards a safer future.
This training will highlight the impacts of digital abuse and the link between technology and abuse in relationships. We will also discuss media literacy tips, healthy digital boundaries, healthy dating during a pandemic, some warning signs for children and parents to look out for, and more!
Virtual 2nd Annual Prevention Summit
February 12, 2021
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us for this free training for professionals in the community that work with youth! (CEU credits available for eligible licenses). The training will provide information on prevention philosophy and will offer breakout sessions on an array of issues affecting young people today. Attendees will gain a greater understanding of the obstacles youth face and will learn about tools and techniques available to help them support youth through their work.
Check back soon for registration!
TDVAM Parent & Youth Training Series:
Teen Domestic Violence in the LGBTQ+ Community, featuring Equality Florida
February 17, 2021
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Open to all parents and youth (11+) in the community, this series of presentations aims to increase awareness of teen dating violence and healthy relationship behaviors and spark proactive and responsible conversations between parents and their children so they can work together towards a safer future.
This training will provide healthy relationship skills and teen dating violence prevention information centered on youth in the LGBTQ+ community and allies. We will also explore the unique obstacles LGBTQ+ youth face, and parents will receive information and tips on how to support LGBTQ+ youth.
Women In Distress TDVAM Virtual Resource Fair
February 24, 2021
5:30 pm
Tune in on Women In Distress Facebook Live!
Women In Distress virtual Resource Fair focuses on local agencies that provide parenting and youth services in the community. The event will be streamed on Facebook Live and is open to all community members.
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