Leap of faith lands community

Danielle Jaxton

With jail behind her and a baby girl on the way, Danielle worked hard to be the mom she wanted to be. She found a program that would support her […]

The sweetest reunion: Family. Grace. Love.

Mom holds her young daughter

Kelseiday waited outside the Immokalee Friendship House on Friday wearing a smile only a mother knows. Several months ago, Kelseiday’s life was getting away from her. Work was hard to […]

When all seemed lost, love stepped in…

Who is in the “village” that it takes to raise a child? Amy, a mother in Central West Florida, recently found out in a time of crisis. After giving birth […]

Helping Hearts: Love in action

As the day dawns, gray clouds hide the rising sun. It’s a chilly 50 degrees. Traffic rattles along a six-lane road in Sarasota. Fifty feet away, Jessica Braemer stands outside […]

Holding on: Kristin & Daimon…

Kristin holds her son Daimon like a last breath. Kristin always holds Daimon this way. No matter where they are. On a median between traffic lanes, a sign asking to […]

Spring Better Luncheon – Manatee County

Easter bliss

Parenting is tough business. No matter how wonderful and functional our upbringing, we all have questions, struggles and concerns when raising our children. To help parents along their journey, Better […]

Better Families Volunteer Training (Virtual)

Come and learn more about Better Together from the comfort of your own home! We will be sharing the mission and vision of Better Together as well as volunteer opportunities. […]

We are Participating in Give4Marion, and Need Your Support!

Join us for a 33-hour campaign dedicated to raising money and awareness for nonprofit organizations doing good in Marion County. Fundraising kicks off today and ends at 7 p.m. tomorrow.