FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 28, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BankAtlantic, Florida's Most Convenient Bank, announced today that its colleagues, located at the BankAtlantic Support Center in Fort Lauderdale, supported Women in Distress of Broward County with funds generated from its monthly Jean's Day fundraising for charity drive. BankAtlantic colleagues also plan to participate in the upcoming 13th Annual Women in Distress SAFEWALK-5K.
Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. is the only nationally accredited, state-certified, full service domestic violence center serving Broward County. Its mission is to stop domestic violence abuse for everyone through intervention, education, and advocacy. Women In Distress strives to accomplish this mission by offering services that include 24-hour crisis intervention through our hotline and emergency shelter, counseling and support for victims and their children at various locations throughout Broward County, as well as, education and professional trainings on domestic violence and related topics.
Women In Distress believes that each survivor of domestic violence has the right to a safe, secure home and the capability to self-determine their violence free future. That is why we center our efforts on providing an environment that will help the victims recover from the traumatic effects of victimization and develop an understanding and awareness of the dynamics of domestic violence by empowering them to gain independence and self-sufficiency. Women In Distress currently operates a 62 bed emergency shelter with plans to expand to 100 beds in the Fall of 2011, an outreach center (Jim & Jan Moran Family Center), and a thrift store. Women In Distress' programs and services are divided into residential services, outreach services and social change.
How can you help or get involved? You can help by becoming a volunteer and/or by making a donation. For information on how to donate online, by mail, or other ways to support Women In Distress financially, visit: https://www.womenindistress.org/donate.html.
Volunteering with Women In Distress offers a unique opportunity to have a direct impact on a life affected by domestic violence and make a positive difference in that life. To learn more about volunteering at Women In Distress, please visit https://www.womenindistress.org/volunteer.html .
For more about Women In Distress information or to learn about upcoming events, please visit https://www.womenindistress.org/index.html, call 954-760-9800, or write to Women In Distress of Broward County, P.O. Box 676, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33302.
BankAtlantic has been a long time supporter of Women in Distress and BankAtlantic colleagues are also participating in the 13th Annual Women in Distress SAFEWALK-5K on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Markham Park. Each October, in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, over 1,200 community members consisting of over 60 teams, individual walkers and runners take to the pavement to raise awareness about domestic violence and to raise funds for the much needed programs and services which Women In Distress of Broward County offers to victims of domestic violence in our community.
This fun event is officially timed and awards are given to top finishers. All registrants receive a free breakfast and event t-shirt, as well as a chance to participate in our first ever 'Family Fun Zone'. By participating in the event, you too can take a step to end domestic violence! To register, sponsor a friend or donate, please visit http://www.safewalk2011.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=468684&lis=1&kntae468684=26C145CF456F43EB9357C6D06116B654
Each month, the BankAtlantic Support Center colleagues are invited to participate in Jean's Day by wearing their favorite pair of jeans to work for a requested donation. A different charity is highlighted each month and all proceeds from Support Center Jeans Day go directly to that charity or cause.
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