It makes me happy to know that there are good people out there who want to help

people like us who need a fresh start. We are stronger because of you! To me, the

American Dream no longer means the picture perfect house with a white picket

fence. It means that my children and I are happy and safe. Women in distress has truly given me hope and inspiration. thank

you from the bottom of my heart.I’m living my life for me.

It makes me happy to know that there are good people out there who want to help

people like us who need a fresh start. We are stronger because of you! To me,

the American Dream no longer means the picture perfect house with a white picket

fence. It means that my children and I are happy and safe. Women in distress has

truly given me hope and inspiration. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

We are stronger because of you!

Annual Report 2011-2012

Everyone Deserves to feel safe at home.

Table of Contents

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- 8 - 21

Thank you for your commitment to providing support to families affected by domestic violence.

2011 marked the largest expansion in our 38-year history with the move to the new Jim & Jan Moran Family Center in Deerfield Beach. Our emergency shelter grew from 62 to 132 beds, giving us the ability to provide safe shelter to more families than ever before, and better meet the needs of our community.

This expansion is the culmination of years of hard work by our dedicated Board of Directors, donors, supporters, volunteers and staff. Why expand? Together we believe that our community deserves and needs more services. The growth of our agency during this time has meant that we have tightened our expenses, looking at every single penny we spend, to ensure we use your generous donations wisely in order to serve more families.

We are proud to honor the legacy and continuing generosity of Jim and Jan Moran in our new campus, as well as the commitment of JM Family Enterprises, Inc. and the Jim Moran Foundation.

In the following pages, you’ll read more about our programs, which are offered free and confidentially to the community. You’ll also read more about how we’re putting your money to work to provide the best services. We would love to hear from you and invite you to contact us by phone at 954-760-9822 or by email at mriedel@womenindistress.org.

We’re proud of the work we’ve done together over the past year, in partnership with you, to keep families safe.

letter from arlene & mary

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Mary RiedelPresident & CEO

arlene pecoraboard of directors chair

3 THRIVING: izzy’S story

My name is Izzy*, I’m 15 years old, and I love Thursday nights. That’s the night my mom and I go to counseling. I attend the teen group, and I like that it’s just kids my age. It’s easier to talk about what I’ve been through when the other kids in the room have been through it too.

One of my first memories is at age 6, when I hid under the piano clutching my stuffed animal while my dad pushed my mom around. I used to try to get in the middle and stop my dad from hurting my mom. When he had a bad day at work, we would run away because it was better to be out there than with him at home.

After my parents divorced, my mom and I started going to Women In Distress. It’s been a few years now, and I see a change in both of us. My mom is definitely happier and less stressed, and I feel like I can do anything I put my mind to. I can really be somebody special.

My friends at school look forward to Fridays, and I always get excited with them. But secretly, I love Thursdays best.

“It makes me happy to know that there are good people out there who want to help people like us who need a fresh start.”

- Izzy*, Age 15

*Participant name has been changed to protect confidentiality.

1 in 4 women in the United States will experience domestic violence.*

that means of the 901,495 women in broward county**

225,374 of them will be victims of domestic violence.

*According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

**As of the 2010 census

Everyone deserves to feel safe at home

It’s only because of you, our supporters, and the help you offer that we can answer calls for help in the middle of the night, provide safe, emergency shelter to parents and children fleeing from abusive situations and advocate for

the tens of thousands of families affected by domestic violence in our community each year. We’re proud of the work we do. Together, we can continue to make our community a safe place for families.

why we’re here 4

Broward county

225,374

901,495out of

WOMEN

5 ABOUT WOMEN IN DISTRESS

Advocacy & CounselingTrained advocates help individuals to develop a personalized safety plan, as well as identify and access community resources. Program participants receive individual counseling, and can choose to attend any of our weekly support groups that take place in six locations around the county. These groups allow participants to share stories of success, survival and courage as they navigate moving from an abusive situation to a safer life.

Children’s ServicesChildren who are affected by domestic violence are often in need of a multitude of services. We provide respite care, parenting classes, children’s groups and individual counseling, in a warm, friendly and safe environment. This allows children to express their emotions freely and begin to heal.

how we keep families safe: programs

therapyIndividual therapy is provided to domestic violence victims who believe they are experiencing emotional or psychological trauma related to domestic violence abuse. With their therapists, participants work to develop an understanding of domestic violence dynamics, and learn to recognize the effect it has on themselves and their families.

Emergency ShelterThe Emergency Shelter program provides families fleeing abusive situations with emergency shelter and critical services such as advocacy, support groups, therapy, food and clothing. With the expansion to our Jim & Jan Moran Family Center campus, we were able to more than double our shelter capacity from 62 to 132 beds.

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24-hour crisis hotlineThe first call for help often comes through our crisis line. We provide information on our services, referrals to other social service agencies. Most importantly, an advocate works with the caller to identify a safety plan and the next steps as he or she makes the choice to ask for help.

thrift storeGently-used, in-kind items donated by the community go to our Thrift Store in Margate. Items are sold to the public, and 100% of the net proceeds support our programs. In addition, victims and their families are given vouchers to select what they need from the store to help rebuild their lives and have a new beginning at no cost.

education & preventionWe have embraced an ambitious goal to stop violence before it begins. Our staff hosts presentations for schools, professionals, social service providers, community events and for the general public in an effort to increase awareness about domestic and teen dating violence.

volunteers & internsEach year we rely on undergraduate and graduate interns, as well as hundreds of volunteers to help us provide our services. They assist with many different aspects of agency operations, including answering the crisis line, working our community events, helping in our children’s respite area and so much more. They are essential to helping us meet the needs of our community.

I SHOPTO SAVE LIVES

7 financial standing

our financial position: investing your dollarsFor 38 years, Women In Distress has been the only full-service

domestic violence center in Broward County. With your support, we’ve been able to provide thousands of hours of counseling, therapy,

nights of shelter and other services to adults and children who are, sometimes, struggling to survive. Our goal is to keep families safe by

being good stewards of your donations, and raise enough funds each year to provide our services confidentially and at no-charge.

The 2011-2012 fiscal year was one of change, and most importantly, of growth. Thanks to you, we accomplished the largest expansion in our history, and can now provide more

programs and services to even more families.

* Fiscal year July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.

“We are stronger because of you!” - women in distress participant

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$11 answers one call for help on the 24-hour crisis hotline

$50 gives a survivor one session of groupcounseling

$94 provides one night of safe emergency shelter to one person

incomeOther

In-Kind Donations

11% 11%

Thrift StoreIn-Kind

Donations

9%

Thrift StoreRevenue

9%

OtherContributions

Special Events

7%

5%Other

GrantsUnited

Way2%2%Misc.1%Captial Campaign Contributions

1%Gain from Disposition of Property

GovernmentGrants

42%

expenses

31%

Outreach Program

Residential Program

Thrift Store

22%17%

12%

Fundraising

Prevention & Education Services

9%

9%

Management & General

TOTAL = $5,529,446* TOTAL = $5,625,957*

9 FLOURISHING: olga’S story

People often talk about achieving the “American Dream.” I thought I had. I married my husband, who accepted my two beautiful children, and we were happy. I would have done anything to keep us that way. Soon after marrying, we moved to Virginia, where my husband was from and had a home. Though we were far from family and friends, I had high hopes for what our new family would be able to achieve in a new place.

As soon as the airplane touched down, my loving husband became an insulting, aggressive and

controlling stranger. When we arrived at his house, we were immediately made prisoners. I was not allowed to have a key to the house, so that I might come and go as I pleased. My children were not allowed to attend school. We were not allowed to touch anything of his, including food, which he would meticulously inventory.

I found Women In Distress when I came to stay with my sister in South Florida. After almost a year of freedom, Women In Distress has helped me get my children back in school, find an apartment and a job, and get furniture, clothing and more at the Thrift Store. The three of us attend therapy at Women In Distress, and day by day we are growing stronger. Women In Distress has helped to set my family free, so that we don’t have to be captives in our own home anymore.

“ To me, the American Dream no longer

means the picture perfect house with

a white picket fence. It means that my

children and I are happy and safe.”

- Olga

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This year it has been vital that, together, we continue to advocate for families who are experiencing emotional, physical, or mental abuse from those that they trust most.

Domestic violence incidents are on the rise in Broward County, as seen in 2011 when total domestic violence offenses increased by 230, from 6,821 to 7,051. The Department of Children and Families estimates that 500 to 600 calls are received, per month, that allege domestic violence involving children in Broward County.

These numbers, and the lethality of domestic violence cases involving children in our community, are not only alarming, but unacceptable.

We responded in the summer of 2011 and opened the doors to the new Jim & Jan Moran Family Center in Deerfield Beach to provide services to more families than ever before.

our response

11 your impact on our community

66,881 individuals reached by women in distress programs & services in 2011-2012

women, children and men received services in 2011-2012 at Women In Distress, including safe emergency shelter, counseling and therapy.

63,740youth and adults educated about violence prevention, including information on healthy relationships and the dynamics of domestic violence.

communityyour impact on our

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keeping families safe:our services by the numbers

nighTs ofemergency shelTer

hours ofcounseling & Therapy

calls To The24-hour crisis line

safeTy planscreaTed wiTh advocaTes

volunTeerh o u r s d o n a T e d

educaTionalTrainings faciliTaTed

13 partnering to save lives

Our community and impact partners play a crucial role in helping to keep families safe. Together with our donors, supporters, Board of Directors and staff, these

partners provide additional services and support to make a difference for families affected by domestic violence in our community.

partnering to save lives

community partners2-1-1 BrowardBarry UniversityBroward CountyBroward County CourthouseBroward County Jail FacilityBroward County SchoolsBroward Domestic Violence CouncilBroward HealthBroward Human Trafficking CoalitionBroward LGBT Domestic Violence CoalitionBroward Police Chief AssociationBroward Regional Health Planning CouncilBroward Sheriff’s OfficeBroward Victim’s Rights CoalitionCarlos Albizu UniversityChildren’s HarborChildren’s Home Society

Children’s Services CouncilChristian Coalition Against Domestic AbuseCity of Coconut Creek Satellite CenterCity of Ft. LauderdaleCity of Hallandale BeachCity of Plantation Satellite CenterCoast to Coast Legal Aid ServicesCommunity Foundation of BrowardDepartment of Children and FamiliesFamily Success Center – Pompano BeachFlorida Atlantic UniversityFlorida Coalition Against Domestic ViolenceFlorida International UniversityHallandale Police DepartmentHenderson Behavioral HealthHollywood PavilionJewish Family Service of Broward County

Kids In DistressLegal Aid Service of Broward CountyLynn UniversityMemorial Healthcare SystemNo More TearsNova Southeastern UniversitySpectrum ProgramsSt. Thomas UniversitySunServeSusan B. Anthony Recovery CenterThe Pride Center at Equality ParkTrinity International UniversityUnited Way of Broward CountyVolunteer FloridaWorkforce One

impact Partners

Janet A. Boyle

succeeding: sharon’s story 14

My life isn’t easy, but I wouldn’t trade it for the world. I’m a full-time student with a full-time, night shift job. For the first year of college, I didn’t have a car and took the bus anywhere I needed to go. But I loved every minute of those rides, because my time was my own, and I was happy with the decisions I made.

Before I started college, I was with an emotionally abusive partner who controlled my every move. He would wait for me outside of my job and if I was even a few minutes late, he made the next few hours a nightmare. I came to stay at the Women In Distress shelter, and within a week they helped me find two jobs and an apartment. I worked with an advocate for more than a year to recover from the trauma and fear I endured.

4.0 - that’s my grade point average after two years of college. It can be tough, working a full-time job on a night shift and being a full-time student, but I’m nothing if not strong and determined. The past few years have certainly proved that.

Now, I’m going to school to get my degree in psychology, with the help of scholarships from Women In Distress. With two years left to go, I’m determined to use my degree to help others.

“I’m living my life for me.”-sharon

succeedING

Our events are special for two reasons. Not only do they provide much-needed dollars to make our programs possible, they also give us the opportunity to connect with you and bring our supporters together. At our events you see first-hand the impact your contributions

make. In addition to our three annual events, this year we introduced our first annual PermaPlate Poker Tournament to raise awareness about domestic violence and bring together friends for a fun day and a good cause.

connecting the community: signature events

15 Connecting the community

raised $151,7801,614 nights of safe emergency shelter

raised $131,5242,630 sessions of

individual therapy

raised $34,6353,148 calls to the

24-hour crisis hotline

raised $58,7661,175 group

counseling sessions

first annual permaplate poker

Tournament

sixth annual starfish luncheon

presented By

13th annual safewalK-run 5K

presented by

giving Breakfast presented by

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Without the financial and in-kind contributions of our donors, Women In Distress would not be able to provide emergency shelter and counseling, answer calls for help on our crisis line, or educate teens about healthy relationships. Special thanks to the donors who support Donnah’s Fund and the Hal Herman Children’s Fund.

our wonderfulsupporters$50,000 and aboveAlan W. and Joey Stotsky Board of County Commissioners Broward County Broward Sheriff’s OfficeChildren’s Services Council of Broward County Department of Children and Families Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence Janet and Jack Boyle Lite 101.5 FMState of Florida - VOCA The Jim Moran Foundation, Inc. Thomas Family Foundation United Way of Broward County, Inc. Volunteer Florida

$25,000 - $49,999AutoNation, Inc.Bill and Happy Nisson City of Hollywood Deborah James Women’s WearFood Industry Crusade Against Hunger IGT Media HoldingsJM Family Enterprises, Inc.Sun Sentinel Children’s Fund The David and Francie Horvitz Family Foundation, Inc.

$10,000 - $24,99997.3 FM The CoastAnnette Van Howe Women’s Fund, A Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward Arlene Pecora BankAtlantic Bradford Renaissance Portraits Corp.Carnival Corporation & plc City of Pembroke Pines City of Plantation Communications Advertising, Inc.Construction Executives Association, Inc. Covelli EnterprisesCrime Stoppers of Broward County, Inc. Elite Island ResortsFlorida Power & Light Fritch Family Foundation Hal and Lois Herman Helen Ingham Foundation Inspiration University

Jesse and Patti HolshouserJudith and Donald Thiel Kenneth J. GreenbergNova Southeastern University College of Dental MedicinePaul Palank Memorial Foundation PNC Foundation Pollo TropicalPPI, Inc. Rick and Rita Case Signature Grand Ltd. Splurge Clothier, LLCSun SentinelThe Batchelor Foundation, Inc. Walmart Foundation Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Wells Fargo Foundation William R. Watts Foundation, Inc. Women In Distress Auxiliary

$5,000 - $9,999Ace Waste Services, LLC Bank of America, N.A.Bill and Audrey RingBJ’s Charitable Foundation Carla Albano and A. George Cann City of Deerfield Beach City of Hallandale Beach City of Oakland Park Comerica Bank Cosmo InternationalDavid and Lynn Sobocinski Elie TahariElliot and Karen Hershberg Gary Marcotte GRC Wireless, Inc. Hard Rock CafeHoly Cross Hospital, Inc. Jarden Consumer SolutionsJohn E. and Nellie J. Bastien Memorial Foundation Latricia Lauture Lorraine Thomas Mary Cheaney and Jay Wein Mary Houliston MacDonald Fund for Women, A Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward Memorial Healthcare System Mercantil Commerce Bank Miami Dolphins Ltd., Inc.Ocean Point Beach ResortOceans 234

Parkland Woman’s Club, Inc.Patriot Risk Management, Inc. Patti-O Foundation Patty SaccoPublix Super Markets Charities, Inc. Robert G. Friedman Foundation Sandra and Peter Nori The Farver Foundation The Florida Design Group, LLCThe Martha G. Moore Foundation The Wasie Foundation TJX Foundation, Inc. Tom Gonzales Town of Davie Winn Dixie Stores Foundation Women’s Independence Scholarship Program, Inc.

$2,500 - $4,999All In Free Poker, Inc.American Preferred Readers Services Angela Kelsey Baptist Health South Florida BB&T BBX Capital Beauty BazaarBroward Center for the Performing ArtsBroward Health CaremarkCindy and Gregg Bibliowicz Circle of Friends Foundation City of Tamarac Coral Springs Community Chest, Inc. Country Value PharmacyDale CarnegieFort Lauderdale Christmas PageantGreater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Hays Companies Hull Family Foundation Jet Harbor, Inc. Kim and James Feeley Macy’s MAH Foundation, Inc. Mary and Bill RiedelMedical Staff of Holy Cross Hospital Miami Herald CharitiesMidgard Management, Inc.Minto Foundation, Inc. Mothers of College AthletesPatricia and Murray Liebowitz PCA Delta

Phyllis and Alfred Thomas Robbie Bell and Robert HeffronSchool Board of Broward County Sheila SternStephanie Huvaere Steven IvesterSusan E. Sachs Designated Fund, A Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward TD Charitable Foundation The Bank of New York Mellon The Faith Center MinistriesThe Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation, Inc. Thomas and Cathy BambenekTom McDonald FoundationToshiba Business Solutions Florida Tribeca MedaestheticsUnited Way of Tri-State US Post Office Pembroke PinesVanguard Charitable Endowment Program Westfield Broward Mall Women’s Club of Valencia Point

$1,000 - $2,499Alternative Home Health Care America’s BackyardAnjali and Wayne Besley Arlene Backman Audrey Millsaps B & L Service, Inc.Bank of America Charitable Foundation, Inc. Bank of America United Way Campaign Barbara T. Gray Barrington Foundation, Inc. Betty Ann and Bob Gaynor Bonnie C. Mitten Bracha Genossar Estate Brandano DisplaysBroward Duty Free, LLC Bruce Roberts C.W. Hope Consultant Management Cable Marine, Inc. Caren Williams Channing and Aja CrowderCitigroup Trust City of Coconut Creek City of Dania Beach City of North Lauderdale City of Pompano Beach

City of Sunrise City of Weston Coldwell Banker Cares Community Foundation Comfort Inn OceansideCommerce Realty Group, Inc. Community Bank of Broward Community Foundation of Broward Coral Springs Women’s ClubCorey and Cindy Basham Crowe Horwath, LLCCurves of SunriseDade Paper Company Danay PelaezDavid Guzman David J. Milum David Pearl Dex Imaging, Inc. DHL Express Americas Diane Schwartz Diane Tice Diane Weinbrum Discreet DishesDulce G. VelazquezEdwards Wildman Palmer LLP Elaine Madonna Elizabeth Friedman O’Connor Family Foundation, Inc. Ellen CaldwellEPI-USE America Falcon Aerospace, Inc. First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale Floridian Community Bank Fort Lauderdale Woman’s ClubFrances and David PovlitzFrank Dolph Gallery One Fort LauderdaleGoodyear Tire & RubberHertz Corporation IMPACT Outdoor Advertising, LLC Ion Electric, LLC Iredale Mineral Cosmetics, Ltd.Irv & Bee Apatoff Foundation, Inc. Issac Neuberger James A. Cummings, Inc. James and Jan Cummings James DayJames F. Allen Jane Del Rossi Jane SkeltonJed and Jori WeaverJeffrey Katz JM Lexus

Joe CastellanoJohn HaskoJosette Van Putten Judith A. ZuckerKatina and Jason Taylor Kay MorganKay Voorhees Kerry Kelley Kerzner International Resorts, Inc.Kevin Westfall Kimberly T. MillerKonica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.Lanalee A. Sam Law Offices of William C. RuggieroLeora Ratzon Linda Garrett Lisa C. SmithLisa J. KiteiMarcia Barry-Smith Marianne FerroMark Grant Maureen KennyMichael Goodman Microsoft Giving Campaign Miramar United Methodist Church Morgan Stanley Nagelbush Mechanical, Inc. Nova Southeastern University Nova Southeastern University Health Professional Division Parkland Golf and Country ClubPauline Murdock Pomeranz Financial Management, Inc. Premier Cancun VacationsRalph LaurenRam Realty ServicesRaven Ministries, Inc.Robert O. Law Foundation, Inc. Robert Spina Ronnie Picou Roxanne DiazSara Jane and Ira DrescherScot and Jessica Eisenfelder Seaside Spa CandlesSeminole Hard Rock Hotel & CasinoSENSERESherry L. SchlueterSilver Capital, LLC Sondra R. Title South Broward WheelersSparkle of Life St. Ambrose Council of Catholic WomenStan Stuart

Stephan and Joan Drescher Steven Rule Stewardess Alumnae AssociationSuntrust Foundation Targeted Media Solutions, Inc. The Betsy HotelThe Brunetti Foundation The Dauer Family Foundation The McDonald Family Foundation, Inc. The Performance Institute, LLC The PNC Financial Services Group Timothy and Debbie Wellendorf Town of Lauderdale By The Sea Town of Pembroke Park Town of Southwest Ranches Toyota of Hollywood United Way of Miami-Dade County University Middle School Nova Southeastern University Valley Forge FabricsVictoria’s SecretVirginia and Mark Pierson VITAS Innovative Hospice CareWarm Yoga, Inc. Waste Management Women of SubstanceYouth Against Domestic Violence

$500 - $999AARAlliance EntertainmentAlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.Andromeda Monroe AT&T AT&T United Way Employee Giving Campaign Baker Concrete Construction, Inc. Barbara Noel Bath & Body WorksBetty Hughes BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc.Bluegreen CorporationBoca Raton Regional HospitalBoca Raton Symphonia, Inc.Body Details, Inc.Bonnie S. Kaye Broward College FoundationBroward County Medical Association Alliance, Inc. Cameo Caregivers, Inc. Carol BrownCarol Geller Chris Drobes

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Mrs. Roselyn Meyer created The Roselyn Meyer Family Foundation in 2001 to ensure that her work in caring for others would live on. Though she passed away in 2009, Mrs. Meyer’s legacy of helping others lives on through the families who have found safety and shelter at Women In Distress. The Teen and Crisis Line Rooms in the new Jim & Jan Moran Family Center are named in Mrs. Meyer’s honor, a fitting tribute to a kind and passionate person who cared deeply about the welfare of women and children.

Roselyn Meyer family foundation

Cissy and Norman LevineCity CollegeComprehensive Clinical DevelopmentCongregation B’Nai Israel SisterhoodCoral Ridge Country ClubCosta d’Este Beach ResortCruisers of South FloridaDennis Zalupski Doral Golf Resort & SpaEmac Music, Inc.Emerald Construction Corporation Eugene and Joyce Seitz Evolution Martial ArtsFirst Baptist Church of Cooper CityFootprints, Ltd.Fort Lauderdale Children’s TheatreFran BeckFrank Special Charitable Foundation Genesis CosmeticsGeraldine Washington GFWC - Women’s Club of Deerfield Beach Gisele Gelin Give With Liberty Gregg and Sonia Manson Gregory C. Sandefur Henry RobinsonHilton Fort Lauderdale Beach ResortHilton Fort Lauderdale MarinaHoward and Margie Gitten Humberto VidalHyatt Regency Pier Sixty SixITT Technical Institute James Gordon Jeffrey and Kelly Rosenthal Jen Klaassens Jennifer Saltz Jerry and Karen Fischer Jessica Topow Jill Bilanchone Joanna Williams Joanne Spring Jonnine Morejon Joseph Balocco Joshua Bibliowicz Joyce and Matthew Quinn Judith RipkaKapila & CompanyKaplan UniversityKaren A. Sylvester Karen and Steven Geisler Kimberly Wright Krenson Pool Service, Inc.Lacey R. Brisson

Laura Snyder Laurel A. Herman Laurence Weiss Lisa A. Jebb LKQ CorporationLoews Hotel at Universal OrlandoLucia Lopez Luis RuizLutheran Ministry in Christ ChurchLyle BurnsMarcus Mars InteriorsMarissa Kelley Martha S. Corwin Marvin Raupp Mary Lou and Connor Monaghan Maryam NateghiMaura L. Spardy Medic Pharmacy & Surgical, Inc. Merck Partnership for Giving Campaign Miami SeaquariumMichael and Lilliana PardoMichele Arboleda Michelle Armstrong Mount Zion Missionary Baptist ChurchNCCI Holdings, Inc. Neil and Marilyn Port Family Foundation Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort Northern Trust O’Connell & Goldberg Our Lady of Mercy ChurchR. Louis Taylor Rachlin Foundation, Inc. Raymond and Barbara Sponder Red Hearts Sisterhood Ruben and Jodi Rozental Rustic InnSalvador and Wilma Melendez Scholastic Book FairsSeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Seminole Casino Coconut Creek Shirley Bain Shirley Sumner South Florida SymphonySteve Heaney Stuart A. Rosenfeldt Susan Rantanen Tanya Bower The Broward County BridgeThe Kelsey GroupTracy Schuldiner Tree of Life FoundationTwo Men and a TruckUnisource DiscoveryUnited Insurance Company of America

Veloune Eugene Victor and Darlene Stosik W Fort Lauderdale HotelWestin Diplomat Resort & SpaWeston Cosmetic Surgery Windsor Diamonds, Inc.WW Pulse, Inc. Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort

$100 - $4991st Realty Solutions, Inc. ABWA of Coral SpringsA Aaron’s Enviornmental Services, Inc. A New Horizon Credit Counseling, Inc.A Window Between Worlds AAA Auto Club SouthAbbott Fund Adam and Jacqueline Sebalos Adam Goldstein Adam Perl Adama Kah Adolph and Ruth Schnurmacher Foundation, Inc. Adrienne Ancell Adrienne Arsht CenterAetna Disability African Christian Ecumenical Ministerial Fellowship Aggie Hofle Aisha Redmond Alan and Joan Routman Alan Zuccari Albert Freund Alex Jean-Gilles Alexander’s of Australia G’Day Spa and SalonAlice Lucia Alicia Zachman Allen and Judith Green Allied Kitchen and Bath Allison Brimmer Allstate Giving Campaign Alpha Chi OmegaAlto Realty, Inc. American Business Women’s Associations American Diabetes Association American Express Charitable Fund Ameriprise Financial Employee Gift Matching Program Amir Shariati Amy Anne Gray Amy Daumit

Ana ReyesAnago of South Florida Andrea Stranglen Andrew and Linda Parlock Andrew Dittoe Andrew J. Horvath Andrew Weir Andy Erpelding Angela M. TowneAngelica Grindle Angelica Rossi Ann Glussman Ann PenatelloAnna M. Golon Anne Marie Frazier Ante Up MagazineAnthony Zullo Arabian NightsAragon TravelArk Restoration Christian Church Arthur and Carole Rosenberg Ashby Bland Ashlea Ayer Ashley Boxer Association of Utility Professionals B Ocean Fort LauderdaleBanana RepublicBarbara A. Grasch Barbara and Barry Levey Barbara and Charles Porter *Barbara and Joseph CapelettiBarbara and Richard Brietstein Barbara Gross Barbara Sabatier Barbara Skrak Barbara Thomas Barbara Yolles-Hill Barry and Donna Appel Beauty on Premise, LLCBenton Burroughs Bernard and Sandra Driscoll Betsi Kassebaum BeyondNice.com Big City TavernBlanca Perez Blu Lllama Orchids, Inc.Bob Kelley Bon Vivants Travel AssociationBrad Lacy Brenda J. Weekley Bret Berlin Brian Chu Bridges of America, Inc. Broward Bank of Commerce

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Broward College Broward County Parks and RecreationBroward Factory ServiceBroward Sheriff’s Office/CPISBryan and Shani OultonBryna and Fred Bell Byowitz International, Inc. California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. Candice Moschino Carl Fuhs Carlos M. Molinet Carmel Suarez Carol Bass Carol Fernandez Carol Malzone Carol Walczuk Carolyn Cann Casa D’Angelo RistoranteCat King Cole Cardwell-Lambert Catherine and Marvin Bolinger Catherine E. Glover Catherine Kierstead Catherine T. Finnegan Cathy Tarantini Chanda Reese Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher Foundation, Inc.

Charles Mapson Charlotte Noll Chloe Westcott Chocolate Luxury, Inc.Chris Hill Christine Droney Christine Willingham Cirabel Olson City PlaceClyde Wright Cobey BastoneComfort Inn Key WestCommunity Economic Development Solutions, Inc. Coral Springs ColumbiettesCoral Springs Community Church Christian Women Connection Coram HealthcareCostco Wholesale ClubCounty Line Chiropractic Center, Inc. Courtney Holshouser Craig Kirsner Cruise Connection, Inc. Cynthia and Daniel Diana Cynthia and Michael CohenCynthia L. Schutt Cypress Bay High School Law and Justice ClubDan McCarthy Dana and Christopher Miano Dana BeharryDana Borum Daniel and Lisa Schultz David and Carola Bamberger David and Joanne Gaines David and Leah Rosenthal David Black David Fortune David Lambert Davie Bunco LadiesDawn McCormick Debbi and Bert Gagne Debbie and Bob Bagdasarian Debbie and George Prieto Debbie DeJesseDebbie Keller Deborah and Michael Troner Deborah Hinson Deby IsraelDee SacharDelores DeFerrari Delray Credit Counseling Corporation Dena Guida Denise Flanagan Denise FortierDennis Boyer Derek Nembhard Desiri Curtis Diamante Day SpaDiana Heileman Diana and Michael MetcalfDiane and Leburn Smith Diane E. Larkin Diane Gallagher Dianna and Anthony Silvagni

Doghouse CyclingDon Bannister Donna Millar Donna S. Marks Doreen Scott Doreen Shearin Dorenda Washington Dough Grabowski Douglas Sealy Douglas Tinklepaugh Dwayne and Zakkiyyah White E. Thomas and Alice Wright Earlene Zarrella Eckley Family Children’s Foundation, Inc.Edith Friedheim Eduardo and Ashley Matias Eileen Awcell Eileen SchneiderElaine and Don Hedleston Elberg M. Gelin Elder Solutions, Inc. Eleanor Lorenc Elena Kirsch Elizabeth and Edgar Ashley Elizabeth Jacobs Elizabeth Siegle Ellen M. Pyron Elliot Wolf Emanuel Schreibmaier Embassy Suites Fort Lauderdale Encantadas Group Encore! Salon Eric Montes De Oca Ernesto and Lisbeth Gutierrez Essentials Boutique, LLCEttie Schwartz Eugenia Morales Everglades UniversityExpress - Westfield Broward MallEye Surgery Associates, Inc. Fara Gold Felicia Faulkner Fiona Welles Florence Ferrari HardoyFlorida Career College Florida Cigar Co.Florida Running Company Florida’s Attainable Home Company, LLC Fran Petti Frances Girau Frances Thomas Francis B. Sam Frank and Frances Imbornone Frank Giordano Fredericka F. Achin Freedom Boat ClubFunderdomeGail Marinelli Gail Spier Gaines Sturdivant Gale M. Butler GAP Foundation Garth Sam Gary Busch George Lord

George Martin George McCartin Gerald and Elizabeth Covello Geraldine Terry Geri Rowland Gina and Richardo Bazzani Ginger Martin Global Golf Sales, Inc. Gloria Fonseca Gordon Food Service, Inc. Gordon W. Latz Gracie Cardwell Grand Lux CaféGreen Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.Greg Danver Gregory and Suzanne Zorbas Gregory Baum Gregory Katz Handson BrowardHealthSource Chiropractic & Progressive RehabHeather Sawyer Bleich Henderson Behavioral Health CenterHenry Lumpkins Herbert and Florence Karol Herbert Kravitz Herve Roggero Hoda H. GhorsrizHolly and George InabinetHopewell Missionary Baptist Church Housing Grant Alliance, Inc. Howard Zahalsky Ilia Martin Imagine Nation Books, Ltd. Institute for Medical & Human Resources, Inc. Ioana Balan Irina Richardson Island Club Women’s Club J. Alexander’s RestaurantJack and Barbara Sobel Jack and Debbie De Howitt Jacqueline S. Turpin-Mair Jaime HagadornJames A. Kapper James and Claire Mays James and Eleanor Davis James Centanni, Jr. James Clifford James R. Allmand James Rickard James Satovsky James Thomas Jamie Stiles Jana Porter Janet and L. Ploucha Janet Davis Janet Del Mastro Janet F. Jones Janet Krop Janet Trimble Janet Waller-Woudenberg Janice Dickinson Janice Samuels Janine Mills

19 our supporters

A long-time supporter of Women In Distress, Bank of America and their employees believe in giving back. Since 2009, Bank of America has contributed over $230,000 to help expand our emergency shelter from 62 to 132 beds, to serve more families. Employees form teams for the SAFEWALK-RUN 5K, hold donation drives and provide volunteer support. Thank you Bank of America.

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Jaye Huber JB’s on the Beach Jean Kelsey Jean P. Smoyer Jeffrey D. Cato Jeffrey Gally Jeffrey Stencel Jeffrey Wachs Jennifer and Nick Rosinski Jennifer and Tom Stewart Jennifer Barrett Jennifer DeFerrari Jennifer Klemon Jennifer Lindsey Jennifer Swanson Jerry Heniser Jill Gates Ging Jim Duty Jim Tunnessen Jo MaloneJoan and Milton Baxt Foundation, Inc. Joan Baxt Joan M. Elmore Joan Rosenwasser Joann Wellner Joanne and Robert Delizza Joanne Gaines Joannie Witt Jodelle and Max Herrera Joel B. Grossman John M. Palmer John McNally John P. Seiler John Primeau Jon Kotler Jonathan and Francine Ralph Jonathan and Laurie Greene Joni Rein Jordan and Jennifer Klemon Jordyn EvansJorge San Miguel Jose and Josilyn Mendiola Joseph and Janet Marzouca Joseph and Nancy Russo Joseph and Pamela Grasso Joy M. Daher Joyce CamposJPMorgan Chase & Co. Employee Giving Campaign JPMorgan Chase Foundation JS Construction Judy Murfin Judy Wilson Juli Edwards Julie Fisher Julie Nitti Junior League of Fort Lauderdale Justin Sayfie KAD Surgical Assisting, Inc. Karen and Dave Boyce Karen Leikert Karen Mencarelli Karen Skidmore Kaufman Rossin & Co. K-Com Kaye Communications, Inc.

Kelly EnriquezKelly Nori Ken Baublitz Kenneth and Victoria Jaffie Kenneth Goodman Kevin Chin Kevin Swales KidSafe FoundationKim Bentley Kris Kumar Kristin and Stuart Jacobs Ladies Book ClubLarry Lynam Laura T. Lynch Lauren and Jason Julius Laurie Corson Lawrence J. Davis Lawrence N. Legg Leah Carpenter Lenny J. Sinha Leslie and George Baccash Leslie Buchanan Gross Leslie Carlet Leslie Markus Lewis and Joanne Sarrica Lexus of North Miami Liddy HertzLillian Haywood Linda C. Brunner Linda Grammer Kilgo Linda Lane Gonzalez Linford and Olive Blagrove Liorah Karni Lisa Capozzi Live Well Chiropractic Lloyd DeVaux LOA Fitness For Women Lois C. Mahaney Lori Allen-FordLori Brown Lorri Robbins Lydia Bart Lydia’s Fellowship Lyn Nichols Madelyn ReusMagdalena Mendez Maiia Hart Malena Mendez Marc SpotoMargaret Ayer Maria and Timothy Bailey Maria Baro Maria Delfaver Maria Gilliam Marianne Bernstein Marianne Nestor Marietta and Ira GlazerMarilyn London Marilyn Nelson Marilyn Perlyn Marissa Yorba Marjorie Peragine Mark Burnam Mark DeCarlo Mark Frezza

Mark Funt Marleen TurnerMarlene Sensenig Marlo Robinson Marta Prado Martha Serra-Mohr Martin Cardenal Mary Beth and Jim Berkes Mary Kay CosmeticsMary Mathis Mary Taylor Massage Review Publications Matt and Laura Soff Matthew and Nancy Fisher-Gormley Matthew Gaer Mayra Regalado McCurry & Company Medical Skin Care TreatmentsMeg Stencel Meir and Sandrine Benzaken Melanie Camp Melinda S. Nakaya Melissa Aiello Melissa Armstrong Melissa Barnhardt Melissa Hanaka Melissa Milroy Melissa Rapkin Melvin and Sheila Prager Merrell United Methodist Women Merryl and Robert O’Rork Mica Products and Wood of Boca Raton, Inc. Michael and Gail Kaplan Michael and Josephine Rhodes Michael and Susan Berkman Michael Berry Michael Klavan Michael Tocco Michael Wallace Michael Zarnowski Michael Zitzmann Michele Dallas Michelle Fein Michelle Hoff Michelle Kulzer Mindy Szarowicz Miranda Kay Uribazo Miriam Sadler Miss Katie’s Charm School & BoutiqueMission Fish Mitch Sinberg Molly Foreman Kozel Moms Club of WestonMonica Franco Monkey JungleMorrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLC Mortgage Wholesalers of Florida, Inc. Mouji Linarez MTV DesignMyrna F. Ziegler Nancy Grant Nancy L. Merolla Nancy Rodriguez Nansi Colomba

Natalie C. Moore Natalie GoldbergNational Council of Jewish Women, Inc. Nativity SchoolNeal S. Penneys Neiman Marcus Last Call Nelson and Sari Stoll Nelson Nkabinde Network for Good New York Life Insurance Company No Elastic Waist and Camp Burn Fitness Nova Southeastern University Employee Incentive Committee Office DepotOld Navy Olesiewicz & Deaquino PA Olivia Y. Charlton Orange Theory Fitness Original Impressions, LLC Oscar and Lourdes Betancourt P. J. Loyello Palm Beach Shores Resort & Vacation VillasP6.5Sally Richardson Salon 151, Inc. Saltz Michelson Architects

“It’s been a pleasure to meet so many wonderful women while volunteering at Women In Distress. I am continuously inspired by the strength and fortitude of our participants and the dedication of our staff.” A volunteer since 2002, Judy is always ready with a smile and a kind word. She has given countless hours of support to the families we serve. Thank you Judy.

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Sandra and John Benz Sandra Anderson Sandra EdouardSandra Molina Sandra Smith Sandra Tillman Sandy Swartzbaugh Sara MiqueSarah Wolochatiuk Scott and Brenda Brook Scott and Debbie Eble Scott Herman S’Criage Spa & Salon Second To None Landscaping & Tree Service, Inc. SEI Wireless Solutions, Inc.Servants of Friends, Inc. Seymour and Jane Hall SFL Technologies Shane Morgan Shannon Fowler Shannon Losi Sharon and David Henderson Sharon McNeill Sharon Reeves Sharon Stiles Sharron Munro Shawn Fanshier Sheri and James Durham Sheri Brown Sheriff Al and Holly Lamberti Sheriza Waith Sherry Simon Sheryl Wilson Shirley and Barton Weisman Silvia M. Flores Silvia Mansons

Sonya Circle, Inc.Southern Wine & SpiritsSprintSquare One Armoring Services Co. St. Bonaventure Catholic Church St. Hugh’s Alumni Association of South FloridaStacey Berins Stacy Ostrau Stacy Sager Stanton Gaskin Stella & DotStephen Beinke Steve and Susan Fischer Steve Brostoff Steve Bruce Steven Siegel Stuart H. Spitz Susan and Charles Davis Susan Edge Susan Joslyn Susan McElroy Susan Ridgway Susan Rose DressesSusan Spaull Suzanne Green Sweeter Days Bake ShopTamara N. Clifford Ted R. Sanderson TEKSystemsTemple Aron Hakodesh Tenet Healthcare Foundation Teri Puentes TermPest Terry and Kenneth Wheeler Terry Martin Terry Rabinor

Terry Sweigart Thaylor J. Grammont The Body ShopThe Capital Grill of Fort LauderdaleThe Colonial Dames of America The Dive Bar The GEO Group Foundation, Inc. The LimitedThe PlayGround TheatreThe StageThe Starting PlaceThe University of Michigan Theresa Liland Therese and Sean Gray Thomas and Andrea Gero Thomas and Rachel Triozzi Thomas and Sharon Murphy Thomas Donaudy Tiffany Nicholson Tim Lascko Tiyi Sherman Tom and Jayme Harrington Tom Eichas Tom McManus Toni ReederToni Villaverde Tonya Springer Torri L. HolmesToshio and Ida Tracey BroussardTracy Kosh Travelpro International, Inc. Trina Sams TWT United Methodist Church United Way of Southeastern Michigan United Way of Southeastern

Pennsylvania UnitedHealth Group Employee Giving Campaign Unity Church of Christ of Ft. Lauderdale, Inc. Universal Orlando ResortsValencia Palms Canasta Club Valerie Elsbree Vashdev and Kavita Dadlani Verna Sands Vickie UtterVictoria Villalba Vincent Fisk Virginia Ridenour Virginia Salus Wael Ghali Walt Disney WorldWells Fargo Community Support Campaign Wenyan Zhou Weston Dining Group Weston NissanWholesome Meal, LLC William Derrer William Fitzgerald William P. Kaufmann William W. Haury Wines for HumanityWomen of the Moose Women’s Club of Lauderdale Oaks Wright By The Sea ResortXi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society InternationalYamilet Abecassis Yvette Altman Yvonne Merced Zola Keller

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Women In Distress is proud to be the recipient of a three-year grant totaling $300,000 from The Jim Moran Foundation. During this third year of the grant awarded in 2010, funding will provide ongoing operational support for Women In Distress’ programs and services, as well as support groups for families affected by domestic violence.

“My husband and I began supporting Women In Distress because we recognized their services were vital and, often times, life-saving for victims of domestic violence,” said Jan Moran, chairman and president, The Jim Moran Foundation. “Today, Women In Distress continues to provide a safe haven

for individuals and families to heal and prepare for brighter, safer futures -- and I know Jim would have wanted his Foundation to help further Women In Distress’ reach into the lives of those who are hurting.”

The Jim Moran Foundation is an invaluable partner in the fight against domestic violence in our community. Through their support, countless families fleeing domestic abuse and at-risk youth in need are provided with critical services as they work toward a violence–free life.

the Jim Moran Foundation

* In memoriamThis list represents gifts made between July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012. We regret that we cannot list all of you who have played such an integral part in the fulfillment of our mission. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generosity. We apologize for any unintentional errors or omissions.

It takes many people working together to make our programs and services successful. Each year our dedicated Board of Directors and Board of Trustees donate countless hours of their time to ensure our agency is running well, from both fiscal and program angles. We thank them for their service, commitment and efforts on behalf of the families we serve.

board of directorsarlene pecora Board Chairanjali Besley Vice ChairKimberly miller 2nd Vice Chair phyllis Thomas Treasurer

cindy Basham Secretarymary riedel President & CEO

Board membersCarla AlbanoMarcia Barry-Smith

Janet A. BoyleRaymond de la FeuilliezTom Donaudy Kim FeeleyHoward M. GittenDavid GuzmanTom HarringtonIsabel Hebert

Hal HermanSuzette MaylorSteve PomeranzDr. Irving RosenbaumStuart Rosenfeldt Dr. Lanalee Araba SamKatina TaylorJudy Thiel

Not pictured: Janet A. Boyle, Raymond de la Feuilliez, Tom Donaudy, Kim Feeley, David Guzman, Tom Harrington, Suzette Maylor, Dr. Irving Rosenbaum and Judy Thiel.A special thank you to the following board members who completed their board terms last year: Audrey Ring, Josette VanPutten, and Ashlea Ayer. We are so thankful for your dedication to our mission and the leadership you have shown.

Hal herman children’s fundThe Hal Herman Children’s Fund at Women In Distress was established to help children who live in a domestic violence environment heal and continue to develop. This fund supports the littlest victims of domestic violence receiving services at Women In Distress.

The goal of Donnah’s Fund is to empower domestic violence victims to live safely and independently. It helps them establish safe households for themselves and their children, with support for housing payments and deposits, furnishings, and other related items.

donnah’s fund - In memory of donnah winger

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There are multiple ways to support Women In Distress, such as monetary donations and various types of in-kind donations. Here are just a few options; for more visit our website.• Donate online at www.womenindistress.org/donate• Donate by texting WID to 20222 to make a $10 donation• Donate from your smart phone by scanning the code to the right with your smart phone’s code scanner application• Start an in-kind donation drive of new or gently-used goods• Donate your old cell phones

We invite you, your family and friends to get more involved with our agency and the families we serve. Though it takes a lot of financial support each year to run our programs, it also takes volunteers, in-kind donations and supporters dedicated to raising awareness about the issue of domestic violence and the work we do. Get involved and see how you can easily make a difference in the lives of others.

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volunteerVolunteers are an important part of the Women In Distress team. They play a key role in helping to keep families safe as they rebuild their violence-free lives. Some volunteers donate time on a regular basis, while others participate in periodic events and special projects. Opportunities change frequently. For more info email info@womenindistress.org or call 954-760-9800 x 1210.

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