16 December 2019

People’s Trust Insurance, a Florida-based homeowner’s insurance company, collected toys for children in the Women in Distress Shelter in Broward County. Over the past 9 years People’s Trust Insurance has participated in annual holiday toy drives, and for the past three years they have teamed up with the Broward Sheriff’s Office to collect toys for Women in Distress.   

“We are so excited to see how many faces will light up after receiving a toy and are grateful for the opportunity to bring holiday cheer to children in the Women in Distress Shelters. Partnering with the Broward Sheriff’s Office and donating to Women in Distress helps our entire team get into the holiday giving spirit each year,” said George Schaeffer, People’s Trust Insurance President and Chief Executive Officer.

The holiday toy collection runs from November through early December and collects new and unwrapped toys for children who will not be spending this holiday season at home.

Women in Distress is a nationally accredited, full service, domestic violence center serving Broward County. The center raises awareness around domestic abuse through intervention, education and advocacy. Services like a 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter program, counseling and support groups are offered free of charge to victims.

People’s Trust Insurance has partnered with Women in Distress over the years to provide sponsorship at events empowering women and donated hundreds of kids’ pillows and pillow cases called Cuddle Covers.

“Every year our employees look forward to participating in the toy drive and bringing in even more toys than the year before. Together, we strive to help make a difference in the community, especially in the life of a child,” Schaeffer added.

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About People’s Trust Insurance

Founded in 2008, People’s Trust Insurance has emerged as one of Florida’s top 15 home insurance companies, providing homeowners with affordable rates and benefits not available anywhere else. Honored with the Enterprise Florida Governor’s Innovators in Business Award, People’s Trust provides a “Better Way” for over 100,000 Floridians to insure their homes. With more than 500 employees in its family of companies and an affiliation with Florida’s largest residential insurance restoration general contractor, People’s Trust is Florida’s best-prepared home insurance company and a full partner in their policyholders’ recovery after loss.

 

About Women in Distress

Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. (WID) is the only nationally accredited, state-certified, full service domestic violence center serving Broward County. Celebrating 42 years of keeping families safe, our mission is to stop domestic violence abuse for everyone through intervention, education and advocacy. We strive to accomplish this mission by offering services that include 24-hour crisis intervention through our hotline and emergency shelter, counseling and support for victims and their children at various locations throughout Broward County, as well as education and professional trainings on domestic violence and related topics. For more information on Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc., please call (954) 760-9800 or visit www.womenindistress.org