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Over the past 22 years, The Gloria M. Silverio Foundation 501 C3 d/b/a, A Safe Haven for Newborns has assisted over 6,000 young women in their time of crisis; and has saved 391 newborns from the dangers of abandonment. In order to continue expanding the services and reach the women who are facing an unexpected pregnancy, the organization’s plans for 2024 are to buy an existing structure or a plot of land in Miami, Florida. “A new home will enable us to grow the organizational infrastructure and focus on long-term sustainability, said Founder Nick Silverio.
Initially Nick Silverio, a former business owner and entrepreneur, subsidized the expenses of the Foundation he created to honor his late wife, Gloria. As the Foundation grew, the generosity of many individuals, corporations, and fundraising events contributed to fulfilling the Foundations' mission. All services are offered at no charge to the women in crisis.
The vision for the new home for The Gloria M. Silverio Foundation is to have a permanent, functional space where Safe Haven personnel will continue to grow the programs and create new projects, offer more services, grow the outreach program and increase awareness; as well as a dedicated space to house the 24/7 confidential multilingual referral helpline operators. Plans also call for a thrift store of baby items to include new or gently worn baby clothes and other items and a designated rental space with a separate entrance.
The rendering of the new home was created compliments of Coastal Construction and the Murphy Family. “We can already envision those Bricks of Hope surrounded by the warmth of humanity and generous hearts,” said John Murphy Jr.
"Our goal is to raise $1,000,000. If our mission has touched your heart, please join us by visiting the Bricks of Hope Capital Building Campaign on our website and be a part of the mission to end infant abandonment by making a donation,” said Nick.
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