Paving the Way Foundation
Paving the Way Foundation is a 501c3, empowering individuals, schools and communities in the fierce disruption of child exploitation. With three primary principles of Educate, Empower and Prevent, they pave the way to freedom for children, their families and our community. With programs like Tech Talk online safety training, a Tool Kit for parents teaching how to talk to your kids about keeping them safe online, these are crucial prevention programs in our community. Visit pavingthewayfoundation.org to learn more.
Harbor House of Central Florida
Harbor House works to prevent and eliminate domestic abuse in Central Florida by providing critical life-saving services to survivors, implementing and advancing best practices, and educating and engaging the community in a united front.
Harbor House houses an average of 147 women and children each night who are fleeing from domestic abuse, but only 51 bunks are available. Support their growth project to provide a safe place for women leaving life-threatening experiences. Visit harborhousefl.com to learn more.
A Gift For Teaching
A Gift for Teaching (AGFT) is Central Florida’s primary provider of free school supplies to teachers for their students who need them most. Serving high-need public schools in Orange and Osceola counties, AGFT envisions a future where every student has the tools and experiences to succeed.
Since 1998, AGFT has distributed $175 million worth of classroom resources that empower teachers to inspire future leaders – including pencils, books, backpacks, and hygiene items. Visit agiftforteaching.org to learn more.
Modern Widows Club
Almost 70% of women are under the age of 60 when they enter widowhood. Many widows face challenges years after the loss of their partner, and Modern Widows Club helps widows lean into life, build resilience and make a positive difference in society.
As widows helping widows, they offer in-person and virtual support groups, clubs and activities, travel opportunities, educational courses, mentoring programs, conferences, videos, podcasts, opportunities for advocacy and philanthropy, and more. All ages, ethnic backgrounds, beliefs, faiths, partner statuses, gender identities, and loss circumstances are welcome. Visit modernwidowsclub.org to learn more.
Soldiers' Angels
The Soldiers’ Angels Holiday Adopt-A-Family program helps businesses, organizations, and individuals support qualified Military and Veteran families that could use some help providing a holiday celebration for their families. Eligible families will receive (at minimum) one gift for each child and a grocery gift card to put towards a holiday meal. Although this program is nationwide, you can locate families directly in our community who have registered hoping for support. Visit soldiersangels.org/holiday-adopt-a-family/ to learn more.
Women On the Rise
Empowering women through four primary pillars of financial literacy, career development, entrepreneurship and personal wellness, their events regularly feature speakers discussing real issues affecting women in the community. Additionally, the organization provides mentorship to high school and college aged women in areas like self-esteem and professional development.
"Women on the Rise International, Inc. (WOTR), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization was formed with the purpose of providing educational and motivational events for women." Visit wotrinc.org to learn more.