Kristi House is lucky to have volunteers and donors who help the organization in so many ways. Some give their time, serving as “ambassadors” in our waiting room and play areas, keeping children and siblings happily occupied. They host activity days, bake cookies and arrange special holidays for our children throughout the year, making the trauma of their ordeal a little easier.

Some make practical donations of goods so we don’t have to buy them. For example, Allen de Olazarra’s firm, Americas Capital Partners, arranged for and underwrote all new carpeting for Kristi House, a huge expense not in our budget. Atlas Carpets donated expert installation. The beautiful blue carpet provides a warm, welcoming environment for our families. Thank you Americas Capital Partners and Atlas Carpets!

Many make financial contributions, which help bridge the gap for needed services not covered by victims’ compensation dollars or other public sources. Last year 43% of the Kristi House operating budget came private donors.

Your private donations largely underwrite our Kristi House client transportation program. For many families, the lack of adequate transportation can be the barrier to getting help. Our van takes children and parents to and from appointments. The van, new at the time, was donated to Kristi House in 1999. Since then, it has racked up 235,000+ miles. It’s ready for the junk yard.

Kristi House has started a Mini-van Fund to help us pay for a new energy-efficient mini-van. We are also hoping to find an angel in the auto business who can arrange special financing or a special purchase price for Kristi House, so that we can get our children and families to/from the services they need.

Your gift to the Mini-Van Fund will help ensure that lack of transportation is never a barrier to families getting the help they need. You can make a secure donation online by clicking here. Or, if you prefer, you can send a check to us at Kristi House – with a note for the Mini-van Fund. (1265 NW 12 Ave., Miami, FL 33136)

If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Natalie Brown and me at nbrown@kristihouse.org.

Thank you for all you are doing for the children of Kristi House.