A Voice in the Wilderness Empowerment Center is an IRS recognized 501(C)(3) non-profit organization. We are committed to educating, empowering, and eradicating the epidemics that have plagued Florida.
We are restoring individuals, including veterans, children and families, who have fallen through the cracks. Many are experiencing addiction, exploitation, homelessness, or some combination of these and are 'TRAPPED in the Trenches.
The aim of our organization is to rebuild our community ONE VOICE at a time. A Voice in the Wilderness Empowerment Center is a trailblazing grassroots organization that provides EMERGENCY temporary shelter, and life saving support services throughout South and Southwest Florida. A Voice in the Wilderness Empowerment Center is the only community-based organization that trains individuals and distributes Narcan free of charge to those who are at risk of overdosing. AVITWEC saves lives, restores lives, and reconciles families.