Hurricane Milton Relief
In the wake of Hurricane Milton, our facilities that serve child abuse victims have suffered significant property damage, food loss, and post-hurricane supply expenses as we strive to maintain safety and care for the children we serve. Additionally, the at-risk families we serve have endured significant financial strain due to mandatory evacuations and food loss from power outages.
We are asking for your support during this critical time. Your GoFundMe donation will help cover the costs of food replacement, facility repairs, and supplies to ensure that the children and families who rely on us continue to receive the care they desperately need. If you choose to purchase from our Amazon wish list, your gift will support recovery items for our staff and at-risk families in need. Every contribution makes a meaningful difference in our ability to rebuild and continue providing safety, shelter, and hope to victims of abuse and neglect in our community.
Thank you for standing with Manatee Children’s Services and the children we serve during this challenging time.
Manatee Children’s Services
We provide a full spectrum of programs serving over 12,000 children and families annually. Since its start in 1977 as the Manatee County’s first and only emergency shelter for abused children in foster care, our agency has grown to offer programs in treatment, prevention, intervention, and residential services. Additionally, our group homes are the first in Manatee County to operate as licensed group homes, with specific licensure for human trafficking by the Florida Department of Children and Families.
Our mission: to advocate for and provide the resources, skills, and shelter to alleviate abuse through prevention and intervention for all children and their families.
Welcome To Our House
Project Progress Update
Thanks to our generous community, we are getting closer each day to meeting our fundraising goal of $450,000. So far, we’ve raised over $245,000!
To learn more about our project that will improve lifesaving care for child abuse victims and how you can help, visit the Support section of our website.
Shine Bright, Do Good
Please support MCS on Friday, October 18th, for a “Sip and Shop” at Kendra Scott in the University Town Center mall from 4-6 p.m. (Please note: this is rescheduled from our original event on September 26th, which was cancelled due to Hurricane Helene). Complimentary champagne will be provided while you peruse the venue’s beautiful selection of fine jewelry.
Can’t make it? You can also shop online at www.kendrascott.com using the code below at checkout. Your purchase will go a long way to support our essential programs that serve child abuse victims and their families.
Committed to Serving Children
MCS Annual Holiday Project
It’s the most wonderful time of year as our community comes together to create holiday magic for children in need. You can be a part of this magic with a $100 sponsorship, which may include monetary gifts, gift cards, new store-bought items per your sponsored child’s wish list, or items on the MCS Amazon wish list.
Please review our sponsorship form to select your gift and return to us at holidayproject@mcsfl.com.
Sponsorships and gifts will be accepted until DECEMBER 15, 2023.
You may also contribute a monetary gift to our Facebook fundraiser or donate through our website.
Thank you in advance for giving our children a holiday experience they’ll cherish forever.
