Women In Distress Auxiliary (WIDA) is a fundraising auxiliary of Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. whose mission is to raise funds to support Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. to Stop Abuse For Everyone (SAFE) through education, intervention, and advocacy. WIDA promotes awareness and provides financial support through funds raised at their annual gala and membership functions throughout the year. 

WIDA was founded in 2004 and since then has raised over $383,000 for Women In Distress. With loyalty, friendship and dedication of the WIDA Board and members, these funds are raised through a variety of events including an annula gala in October, semi-annual membership drives, an annual Bazaar and monthly social mixers.

Funds raised through WIDA events go directly towards assisting victims of domestic violence who have found shelter and peace at Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc.

For membership information or to learn more about WIDA, please contact Vice President of Membership Judy Brown.

WIDA Board

Executive Board
Joan Hillegas, President
Judy Brown, Vice President of Membership
Sandy Coghill, Vice President of Marketing
Megan Connelly, Vice President of Public Relations
Linda Destasio, Recording Secretary
Elizabeth La Brecht, Treasurer

General Board
Susan Ames
Crystal Beastrom
Lori Blue
Nansi Columba
Michelle DiMarco
Fawn DiSalvo
Kim Feeley
Angela Grillo
Cindy Herd
Silvia Mansons
Deborah Sandriwalla
Betty Schultze
Jeanette Yag

Founding Board
Silvia Mansons, Founding President
Janet A. Boyle
Joan Brelsford
Rita Case
Leslie Cedeno
Chris Forman
Susan Greaton
Cindy Herd
Marti Huizenga
Jonelle Lees
Ted and Patti Morse
Mary Porter
Betty Roschman
Deborah Sadriwalla
Melody Saleh
Lorraine Thomas