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Women In Distress of Broward County

Mission

Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. is the only nationally accredited, state-certified, full service domestic violence center serving Broward County, Florida. Our mission is to stop domestic violence abuse for everyone through intervention, education and advocacy. We strive to accomplish this mission through a 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter program, individual counseling, support groups and professional trainings which are aimed at educating the community on domestic violence.

Vision

Our vision is a community in which every individual has the right to feel safe, empowered, and free from violence.

Goals

1.Revenue Growth and Diversification: To Ensure the agency’s financial stability is set, as well as creating plans for increased revenue growth needed to meet demands. Strategies: Create a foundation for long term fiscal success and management Increase understanding of fiscal impacts and grants to all stakeholders. Work to lower the dependence on certain grants (such as government dollars
2.Program & Services Delivery: Ensure agency’s programs/services are highly integrated with the agency's mission, strategic goals and survivor needs. Strategies, innovate to better meet needs of those who live far from the agency or have transportation issues. Increase training on case management tools/resources. Ensure programs are integrated with mission and needs of survivors and community.
3.Community Engagement w/Stakeholders: Create long-term relationships that are mutually beneficial for the wellbeing of the community and the agency. Strategies: Enhance education and engagement to identify community and survivor needs. Build and sustain meaningful stakeholder relationships. Expand private donors in the areas of annual, major, and planned giving, and corporate impact partnerships.

LIGHTHOUSE PT FL | EIN: 59-1592524

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501(c)(3) organization

PO BOX 50187,
LIGHTHOUSE PT FL 33074-0187

Mail donations to: P.O. Box 50187,
Lighthouse Point FL 33074

https://www.womenindistress.org

954-760-9800

Women In Distress of Broward County

Mission

Vision

Our vision is a community in which every individual has the right to feel safe, empowered, and free from violence.

Goals

1.Revenue Growth and Diversification: To Ensure the agency’s financial stability is set, as well as creating plans for increased revenue growth needed to meet demands. Strategies: Create a foundation for long term fiscal success and management Increase understanding of fiscal impacts and grants to all stakeholders. Work to lower the dependence on certain grants (such as government dollars
2.Program & Services Delivery: Ensure agency’s programs/services are highly integrated with the agency's mission, strategic goals and survivor needs. Strategies, innovate to better meet needs of those who live far from the agency or have transportation issues. Increase training on case management tools/resources. Ensure programs are integrated with mission and needs of survivors and community.
3.Community Engagement w/Stakeholders: Create long-term relationships that are mutually beneficial for the wellbeing of the community and the agency. Strategies: Enhance education and engagement to identify community and survivor needs. Build and sustain meaningful stakeholder relationships. Expand private donors in the areas of annual, major, and planned giving, and corporate impact partnerships.

LIGHTHOUSE PT FL | EIN: 59-1592524

Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?

501(c)(3) organization

PO BOX 50187,
LIGHTHOUSE PT FL 33074-0187

Mail donations to: P.O. Box 50187,
Lighthouse Point FL 33074

https://www.womenindistress.org

954-760-9800

Beacon Report

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Additional Information

Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes

SCORE100%

Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.

Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2025.

No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes

SCORE100%

Financial Statements:Yes

SCORE100%

Audit Oversight Committee:Yes

SCORE100%

No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes

SCORE100%

Records Retention Policy:Yes

SCORE100%

Tax Form Disclosed on Website:Yes

SCORE100%

Accountability Panel
Score	Metric
100%	Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2025.
100%	No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
100%	Financial Statements:Yes
100%	Audit Oversight Committee:Yes
100%	No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes
100%	Records Retention Policy:Yes
100%	Tax Form Disclosed on Website:Yes

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Women In Distress of Broward County

Mission

Vision

Goals

Women In Distress of Broward County

Mission

Vision

Goals

Beacon Report