Supermodel, philanthropist, and women’s advocate Karlie Kloss has joined the board of directors of the Lotus Endowment Fund Inc., the supporting foundation of Lotus House, where she has been actively volunteering for more than five years.
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In tandem with her appointment to the board of the nation’s largest shelter for women and children, Kloss has pledged $1 million to advance the organization’s mission to support at-risk women and children.
Kloss’s gift will support the Children’s Village at Lotus House, including the complimentary Clothing Boutique and Toy Room, part of an innovative education and resource center serving children and families at Lotus House and across the surrounding community.
Alongside her board appointment, Kloss and fellow board member Gisele Bündchen came together to launch a heartfelt Mother’s Day campaign to raise funds and gather product donations for the women and families of Lotus House, because every mother deserves to feel seen, valued, and cared for.
In addition, Kloss and Bündchen are grateful for the generous pre-campaign launch donations for the moms from brands within their network – Carolina Herrera Good Girl, Coterie, Garnier, Lume Deodorant, Flamingo, Bliss, Laura Gellar, Bobbie, Lancôme, and Lanolips. Every donation, big or small, makes a real difference and every bit of help truly counts.
Founded in 2004, Lotus House serves more than 1,450 women, youth, and children annually and has supported more than 14,500 individuals to date. With a comprehensive therapeutic model focused on long-term stability, Lotus House provides holistic support services, including restorative therapies for children and adults, employment assistance, life skills training, early childhood education, medical and mental health services, and more, empowering women and children to successfully exit the shelter system and build safer, brighter futures.
Building on the success of Lotus House as a national model for healing and empowerment, the Children’s Village expands and complements the foundation’s work to end and prevent homelessness by investing in children with education, tools, and enriched resources.
Located adjacent to Lotus Village shelter, the 71,000-square-foot facility advances the safety, education, health, and well-being of children, youth, and families. The state-of-the-art Children’s Village at Lotus Village utilizes an innovative collective-impact strategy, bringing more than 15 nonprofit partners together under one roof to deliver enriched educational programming and holistic therapeutic services that strengthen families and advance educational success and opportunities for the children and families served.
“Every child deserves a safe, inspiring place to learn, grow, and dream,” Kloss said. “I am honored to support Lotus House and the Children’s Village as they create meaningful pathways to opportunity and hope for families in the Overtown community and beyond.”
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Serving thousands of children annually, the Toy Room within the Children’s Village functions as a wish fulfillment center for children of all ages and milestones, including birthdays, report cards, completion of counseling sessions, holidays, and key moments such as move-ins and move-outs. The Toy Room is a resource that ensures kids can be kids.
The Children’s Village Clothing Boutique addresses the immediate needs of women and children entering the shelter, many of whom arrive with only the clothes they are wearing. Offering both new and gently used clothing at no cost, the space supports confidence, healing, growth and success. Kloss’ commitment will help sustain and expand these essential services for generations to come.
“Karlie’s involvement brings not only vital resources, but also a passionate voice to our efforts,” said Constance Collins, founder of Lotus House. “Her pledge has a direct and lasting impact on the lives of women and children served by the Children’s Village, furthering our shared vision of ending and preventing homelessness in Miami.”
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