Mission
Love Thy Neighbor Fund, Inc. is an all-volunteer, not for profit interfaith organization, committed to helping the homeless among us. We believe in "Giving a Hand Up, Not a Hand Out."
We are dedicated to finding and implementing effective solutions to reduce and mitigate the existence of homelessness in Broward County, Florida.
We believe there are no quick-fix solutions, so we are committed to supporting the basic human needs of the homeless on a daily basis, while working toward the ultimate goal. These efforts include the coordination and provision of hot, nourishing meals, clothing and temporary shelter by working with local non-profit charitable organizations and government entities. We now provide education which will lead to the homeless obtaining gainful employment.
Love Thy Neighbor believes that homeless people, with proper nutrition, counseling and training, can become productive, contributing members of our society.
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Vision
1 - Comprehensive Community Re-Entry Program
Love Thy Neighbor Fund, Inc. acknowledges that the food service industry is the largest industry in South Florida and in the United States. As a result, we believe that bountiful opportunities for employment at all levels exist within this industry. To that end, in 2003, we began Love Thy Neighbor Culinary Skills Training Program.
2 - Homeward Bound Program
Love Thy Neighbor has returned hundreds of formerly homeless to their homes across the country.
3 - Good Neighbor City
This city, where the homeless take charge, has been Arnold Abbott's long-term dream, and unrealized (as yet) goal. He envisions 1000 acres, away from the city, where we supply the raw materials and the homeless use their considerable talents to build homes, stores and a hospital...(a city) away from the daily harrassment they are subject to in their present locations.
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Policies and Disclosure Statement
The Maureen A. Abbott Love Thy Neighbor Fund is actually based on two very simple concepts. We believe that "We are our brother's keeper" and we should "Love thy neighbor as thyself." We are a conglomerate of people of all religions, beliefs, color, and size working together with a common goal - caring for our less fortunate brothers and sisters as best we can.
Love Thy Neighbor Fund, Inc is a private, non-profit, interfaith, 501(c) (3) tax exempt tax deductible organization dedicated to providing food, shelter, counseling and a future to the homeless among us. Acceptance and participation in our program is the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap.
A copy of the latest financial report and registration files by Love Thy Neighbor Fund, Inc. can be obtained by contacting the organization by mail at 1299 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Oakland Park, FL 33334 or by phone at 954.484.4488. Residents of Florida may also obtain this information by contacting the Florida Division of Consumer Services at 1.800.HELP.FLA. Registration with any of these governmental agencies does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state.
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