FLITE Center invites the community to join the organization from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at Movies of Delray in support of their mission during the Sip, Savor & Screening fundraiser. The event is an elevated movie night experience benefiting the nonprofit during Boca Chamber Festival Days. Attendees can mingle while enjoying complimentary libations and gourmet bites. The event will also feature concessions, a bar and a raffle, followed by an unforgettable cinematic experience of the Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot.
In Palm Beach County, numerous at-risk young individuals encounter the challenging transition to adulthood after enduring unimaginable trauma, abandonment, and adversity. FLITE Center stands as a thorough and singular refuge for youths aging out of foster care, survivors of human trafficking, and those lacking adequate support, offering them the essential resources and assistance required for survival and growth.
In 2009, the FLITE Center was established by collaborating with the Community Foundation of Broward, the United Way of Broward and the Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale. The purpose was to provide a wide range of services for young adults aged 18 to 25 who are transitioning out of foster care, as well as human trafficking survivors aged 10-24 and other vulnerable youth. Today, the FLITE Center is a supportive sanctuary where young people transitioning from difficult circumstances can access the resources they need to build successful adult lives.
With comprehensive, seamless support, FLITE guides nearly 2,000 youth annually through life’s maze. It connects them to employment, education, health services, counseling, and safe, affordable housing. The need is staggering, and FLITE’s response is expanding services in Palm Beach County, offering emergency housing for human trafficking survivors, as well as widening its service area into Central Florida and growing access to health and wellness services in Broward. This lifesaving work takes tremendous resources and community support.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit flite-center.networkforgood.com/events/72856-sip-savor-screening.
