Junior Welfare Society
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Who We Are

Junior Welfare Society is a not-for-profit charitable organization founded in 1955 and dedicated to improving the quality of life in Broward County. Our mission is to help residents bridge the gap between despair and hope by offering stabilizing assistance to families and individuals who are undergoing a crisis or experiencing an unexpected financial setback. This all-volunteer group raises money to offer a unique service in Broward County--we furnish readily available funds for emergency, onetime-only use for those who are in need. When other sources of funding have run out, when there is a waiting period before government programs will take effect, when all other alternatives have been exhausted and help is needed immediately, Junior Welfare Society can offer the emergency assistance needed to help bridge the gap between despair and hope.
We were recently a guest on the Forum For Nonprofits radio talk show.  Listen here.

Our major fundraising event....

A Taste of the Mediterranean
Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Our major fundraiser and Toyland Event for this year!

PURCHASE TICKETS
2012-2013 JWS Executive Board
President - Marie Camp Hansen
Vice President - Betsy Russo
Recording Secretary - Claire Hager
Corresponding Secretary - Marguerite Rogers
Treasurer - Margaret Poole
Assistant Treasurer - Margaret Black
Parliamentarian - Kimberly Barbar



2012 - 2013 JWS Members
Cathy Balanoff
Susan Best
Carolyn Brewer
Elizabeth "Liz" Caldwell
Cindy Cast
Lynne Coon
Frances Duhe
Nancy Edison
Laura Godoy


Gretchen Heinsen
Lisa Jones
Jennifer Juskiewicz
April Nolan Kossuth
Laura Lang
Michele Maiuro
Lynn Marchetto
Beth McGowan
Donna Parlapiano
Nancy Anne Peterson



Sarah Petri
Gina Pozzuoli
Barbara Ryan
Suzanne Sabadash
Susan Urso
Jennifer Uustal
Beth Welker
Pam Wiggins
Christine Yates

Junior Welfare Society, P.O. Box 39646, Fort Lauderdale, FL  33339-9646
Junior Welfare Society is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation and all contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.  Tax ID# 59-6159092
A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free (800)435-7352. 
Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.  Registration#:  CH10973

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