About Voices for Children

More than 93% of the funds raised by the organization provides support of our mission statement. 

Voices For Children is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) whose mission is to help provide for the unmet needs of abused, neglected, abandoned, vulnerable or otherwise disadvantaged children in Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion and Sumter Counties. Voices for Children is comprised predominantly of volunteers. Locally, there are thousands of children involved with area dependency courts. More volunteers are needed to advocate for these children and raise funds.

What We Do

We provide:

  • Essential items such as clothing, furniture, beds and bedding,
    evaluations, eyeglasses, and more.
  • Support for young people aging out of the system starting at age 16 to prepare for independent living.
  • Normalcy funds to cover activities such as sports camps, scouting participation, prom/homecoming events, music lessons and additional activities.
  • Holiday gifts for the children we assist.

We host an annual auction and dinner fundraiser in the community to raise funds for and awareness of our organization and our goals.

Circuit 5

Citrus County
Hernando County
Lake County
Marion County
Sumter County

map of Florida with circuit 5 outlined in red

What is Human Trafficking?

Human trafficking occurs when a trafficker uses force, fraud or coercion to control another person for the purpose of engaging in commercial sex acts or soliciting labor or services against his/her will. Force, fraud, or coercion need not be present if the individual engaging in commercial sex is under 18 years of age.The National Human Trafficking Hotline connects victims and survivors of sex and labor trafficking with services and supports to get help and stay safe.
humantraffickinghotline.org
888-373-8888

Board of Directors

Officers

President
Sue Carpenter
Vice President
Kathleen Cossey
Secretary
Dorothy Norman
Treasurer
Gae Pensabene
Officer At Large
Jill Schwartz
Bookeeper
Dianne Truett

Members

Natasha Christopher-Henry
Barbara DeCoste
Betty Frankfather
Erick Forholt
Alan Gouge
Donna Irwin
Charlotte Norris
Lori Patterson
Richard Trzaskoma
Ann Marie Zarek

Friends of Voices

Donna Alger
Jeff Cohen
Jane Gouge
Joan Knight
Cindy Koebernick
Eric Palhof
Sonia Semans

Join Our Board of Directors

Join Voices for Children to assist neglected and abandoned children.

You have an opportunity to help Voices for Children in our support of abused and neglected children in our communities. The needs are great and we are looking for those people with the compassion and willingness to make a difference.

Voices for Children is currently taking applications for board membership. This is a volunteer position requiring attendance at board meetings approximately 10 times per year and participation in activities, events and projects. Board members are able to work from home on many projects. We do conduct and assist with fun and inspiring events and board members are expected to attend and participate at times throughout the year. For additional information contact sue@voices4childrenfl.org.

We have opening in all areas, but have an urgent need in Ocala, Citrus County and Hernando County


Requirements:

  • Reside in Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion or Sumter County.
  • Attend monthly meetings with minimal absences (Zoom attendance available on occasion)
  • Complete a brief background check
  • Participate in one committee and/or assist with events
    If interested contact sue@voices4childrenfl.org or 352-484-0319

We welcome your interest in our organization. Our children need your assistance.

Thank you for your consideration.

Board Application