The PSCF Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Physicians Society of Central Florida and is organized exclusively for charitable, educational and scientific purposes.

The PSCF Foundation hosts an Annual Gala each year to help raise funds for its many programs as well as local community organizations. Past recipients of this fundraiser have included Grace Medical Home, New Hope for Kids, A Gift for Teaching, PSCF Alliance, Orange County Public Schools, and the UCF College of Medicine Scholarship Fund.  With silent auctions, raffles, delicious food and beverage, and great entertainers, this event is always a favorite of PSCF members.

Samaritan Village has been selected by the Physicians Society of Central Florida (PSCF) Foundation Board of Directors as its 2023 Gala Beneficiary! The PSCF Foundation will be hosting its Annual Gala this year on October 20, 2023 at the Wave Hotel in Lake Nona.

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The primary source of funding forthe 2023 PSCF Foundation Fundraising Gala is from sponsors and donations as we receive no governmental funds.

Proceeds from the PSCF Foundation Annual Gala will benefit our beneficiary Samaritan Village and the many programs supported by the PSCF Foundation.

Help us reach our goal!  https://pscfl.org/donations/donate

Samaritan Village is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Federal Tax ID#26-4410840  Website: https://www.samaritanvillage.net Counties: Orange County, Osceola County, Seminole County, Lake County, Sumter County

Samaritan Village, Inc.:

Samaritan Village provides a safe place where sexually trafficked women can heal from trauma, recover from addiction, and reclaim their lives to become catalysts for change in their communities.

Samaritan Village offers a long-term, trauma-informed, and holistic care model of rehabilitation for survivors.

The average life expectancy for a sex trafficking victim is 7 years....You can help ensure that no woman's life is cut short. 

Join us in the fight against Sex Trafficking.

Is there human trafficking in Orlando Florida?
According to the Human Tracking Hotline, Florida continues to rank third in the U.S. for human trafficking cases behind California and Texas.

Is human trafficking a problem in Orlando?
Cloud says the problem is much more prevalent in Central Florida than most people would like to believe. “It is a huge issue,” Cloud said. “This does happen in other countries, all over the world, but it is also a huge problem right here in Central Florida.”

Human trafficking still a ‘huge problem’ in Central Florida, expert says

Benefits/Outcomes Realized with this Donation?

A donation from the PSCF Foundation would support Samaritan Village’s ongoing activities that create access to safe housing, mental health therapy, medical care, educational and vocational enrichment, spiritual development, legal advocacy, and case management for adult female survivors of sex trafficking. Our residential and administrative efforts require dedicated investment to meet new needs and secure the future of our mission.

In 2023, we will acquire and open our third safe home. This means that, in just a couple of years, the number of residential beds at Samaritan Village will have nearly doubled, and with the support of PSCF and our network of partners Samaritan Village is committed to prioritizing  Safe House Stewardship, Access to Therapeutic Services & Case Management, and Logistics & Technology Enhancement as we experience exponential growth and care for more survivors than ever.   A safe place to live is just the beginning of a survivor’s journey to freedom and healing. Women who have been sexually trafficked arrive at Samaritan Village with complex histories of trauma.

No two stories are the same, and each woman receives individualized care and case management. Our services address the needs of survivors in body, mind, and soul, including full medical care, addiction recovery, therapy and case management, vocational and educational training, community support, and more. Your financial support of Samaritan Village creates access to these essential services that these courageous women would not otherwise be able to afford. 

Human trafficking is the 3rd  largest crime industry in the world. Out of the 50 states, Florida ranks 3rd  in rate of human trafficking. Within the state, the Central Florida area ranks 3rd  behind Miami and Tampa.

If you are a victim of human trafficking, please reach out to the National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) by calling 1-888-373-7888 or text HELP to Befree (2333733).

If you suspect human trafficking of any kind, please contact federal law enforcement at 1-866-DHS-2-ICE or submit a report online at www.ice.gov/tips.

To learn more about human trafficking statistics and how you can help spot a victim, visit www.polarisproject.org.