Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc.
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.
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Location:
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33302
Phone:
(954) 761-1133
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SafeWalk 09Created about 3 months ago
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Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc.

 
Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc.

Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. is gearing up for National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week. WID will be performing teen skits, passing out purple ribbons, empowering students to sign the teen dating bill of rights, hosting a poetry contest throughout all schools, and many more. WID will be at GameWorks Saturday night to wrap up the... week. For more information or ways to get involved please visit www.womenindistress.org

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February 1 at 6:11am
Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc.

Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. please help support WID by participating in the First Annual AutoNation Facebook “Driven to Make a Difference” Contest. The contest which runsfrom December 22, 2009 through January 29, 2010. Please visit their fan page and help us spread the work we do www.Facebook.com/Autonation

January 4 at 8:30am
Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc.

Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. wishes you warm thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Holiday and a Happy New Year.

December 24, 2009 at 9:36am
Analyn Megison
Analyn Megison
Same to you and all those you are helping
December 24, 2009 at 7:47pm
Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc.

Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. please help support WID by participating in the First Annual AutoNation Facebook
“Driven to Make a Difference” Contest. The contest which runsfrom December 22, 2009 through January 29, 2010. Please visit their fan page and help us spread the work we do www.Facebook.com/Autonation

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Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc.

Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. has great news to share with you all during this Holiday Season. Jan Moran announces special Moran Challenge Grant of $500,000 in support of Women in Distress Project Safe Place expansion campaign. To read the press release visit http://www.womenindistress.org/press_release.html

December 17, 2009 at 9:38am
Jen Krawczonek-Stewart
Jen Krawczonek-Stewart
That is great news!!!
December 21, 2009 at 3:38am
Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc.

Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. is watching 20/20, an interview with Chris Brown...it is important to remeber that DV is not caused by anger (as the interviewer is saying) DV is about power and control.

December 4, 2009 at 7:26pm
Uyen
Uyen
Whoops, typo. I meant to say: They've been tracking this data since 2007, and the increase # of CALLS have risen over 500%.
December 4, 2009 at 7:58pm
Michael
Michael
It would be nice if interviewers did their homework and knew what they were talking about before going on national TV broadcasting totally wrong information!!!! How many women out there are watching this and thinking if only they hadn't caused him to get angry he wouldn't have hit, yelled, raped, or isolated her?
December 4, 2009 at 8:01pm
Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc.

Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. article talking about how certain types of music are like junk food http://www.sun-sentinel.com/health/sfl-unhealthy-songs-120109,0,2728451.story. We at WID are also doing similar work with teens and popular media.

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An initiative to encourage healthy teen relationships says songs by Jamie Foxx and Lady Gaga are the musical equivalent of junk food.A teen panel working with the Boston Public Health Commission has determined ...
Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc.

Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. check out our pictures from great work that was accomplished during the Jewish Federation Day of Caring...

November 30, 2009 at 12:10pm
Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc.
Olga
Olga
Happy Chanuka! Everyone looks awesome.
November 30, 2009 at 3:09pm
Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc.

Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. Chase Community Giving is giving $5 million to local charities and needs our help in choosing a charity. It can be incredibly powerful when your vote has a local impact. WID needs your help!!! Simply go to https://www.chase.com/ scroll to the bottom, click the banner and then choose Women In Distress to vote. Help us get the recognition and needs we deserve.

November 18, 2009 at 6:37am
Mary
Mary
Going to do this!!
November 18, 2009 at 12:28pm
Shirley Smith
Shirley Smith
they are also needing volunteers in ft lauderdale to pass out Thanksgiving dinners next Mon Tues and Wed.
November 19, 2009 at 6:20am
Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc.

Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. is pleased to share that they had their first civil rights monitoring by Department of Children and Familes and has been the only site to pass with 100% compliance...

November 18, 2009 at 5:59am
Sylvia
Sylvia
Had no doubts! Congratulations!
November 20, 2009 at 8:10am
KKelly
KKelly
This is outstanding. What a wonderful organization. And, what a great thrift store. North of Margate (or thereabouts, On State Road 7. Please give them your support.
November 22, 2009 at 11:53am
Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc.

Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. Don't forget to join us on Saturday!

If you're planning a trip to the hair salon come November 14 to the Cosmetology Institute for a Spa For Cause sales event. Help raise funds for Women In Distress by attending this fundraiser while enjoy hair and spa services. Located in Boca Raton, the Cosmetology Institute of Florid...a will entertain guests with music, refreshments, entertainment, door prizes and jewelry vendors. For more information contact the Institute at 561.338.9001.

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Uyen
Uyen
Great event, it was a nice turnout.
November 16, 2009 at 11:40pm
Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc.
www.examiner.com
Rihanna's emotional "20/20" interview with Diane Sawyer revealed exactly what happened the night that Chris Brown attacked her last February. The pop star said she decided to speak up after she realized that she might be able to help other girls who are facing domestic violence.
Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc.

Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. If you're planning a trip to the hair salon come November 14 to the Cosmetology Institute for a Spa For Cause sales event. Help raise funds for Women In Distress by attending this fundraiser while enjoy hair and spa services. Located in Boca Raton, the Cosmetology Institute of Florida will entertain guests with music, ...refreshments, entertainment, door prizes and jewelry vendors. For more information contact the Institute at 561.338.9001.

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Sophia Orlovsky
Sophia Orlovsky
Great, thank you!!!
November 6, 2009 at 6:17am
Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc.

Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. Rihanna Breaks Her Silence, a powerful interview, on Good Morning America today http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/

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Marybeth Peralta
Marybeth Peralta
i am so glad she broke her silence
November 9, 2009 at 5:36pm
Adena Roche
Adena Roche
If the strongest women can be made to be broken, we can allow it or we fix the peieces, heal the scar tissue, and free ourselves from love that causes pain and not joy~!!! She is helping allot of women and this took allot of courage!!! you do, girl!!!
December 8, 2009 at 9:13pm