Employment

Click below on the available positions to see full job descriptions and a link to apply.

Executive Director

Domestic Violence Victim Advocate

Shelter House is looking to expand our team through full and part-time positions in our Fort Walton Beach, Crestview, and DeFuniak Springs locations. Benefits provided; pay based on experience and education.

Please submit both a cover letter and resume to careers@shelterhousenwfl.org with the title of the position you are applying for as the subject line. Applications are reviewed regularly; no phone calls, please.

10th Annual Purses with a Purpose

Purses with a Purpose, a signature Shelter House event, returns for the 10th-anniversary event to be held at Destin Commons, September 23-25, 2021. Over the past decade, Purses with a Purpose has become a must-attend annual shopping experience for ladies across the Emerald Coast. Shoppers at Purses with a Purpose have the opportunity to select from hundreds of new and gently used purses, wallets, and accessories up for sale or auction. 

New this year, Purses with a Purpose will be a three-day, open shopping event in order to be mindful of social distancing. Shoppers are encouraged to come out at their leisure between Thursday – Saturday, September 23-25 at the Destin Commons in the former Williams Sonoma storefront next to Steve Madden and Express. Open shopping will take place 12:00 – 8:00 p.m. each day and admission is complimentary. Gently used handbags will be available for immediate purchase during shopping hours, while the new and upscale brand handbags will be auctioned off through a virtual bidding software.

Virtual bidding will take place between noon on Thursday, September 23 through Sunday, September 26 at 10:00 a.m. CST. Since its inception, Purses with a Purpose has raised more than $120,000 to support Shelter House’s critical services for domestic and sexual violence survivors. Shelter House accepts donations of new and gently used handbags throughout the year. 

Virtually bid here —> https://one.bidpal.net/purseswithapurpose/welcome.

Thanks for Giving: Help Build Holiday Meal Baskets

Each year we prepare our holiday baskets to provide families that utilize our services and currently reside in our emergency shelter all the ingredients they need to prepare their own meal for their family.

Here’s how you can help and get involved!

Donate the following items on our drive-thru donation days, Monday, November 23, and Tuesday, November 24 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Donation List:
Grocery & Gas Gift Cards
Turkeys
Hams
Stuffing Mix
Gravy
Mashed Potato Mix
Soups for Casseroles
Crunchy Fried Onions
Cranberry Sauce
Rolls
Fresh Fruit
Fresh Veggies
Cookie Mixes
Brownie Mixes
Laundry Baskets
Holiday-themed plates, cutlery, tablecloths, napkins, or decor

*While participating in the drop-off of your donation items, we ask that you please stay in the car. Staff will come to the back of your car and retrieve items from your trunk.*

15th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction Weekend

Bid High, Bid Often!

Registration is open for the 2020 Virtual Destin Charity Wine Auction

Registration to bid virtually in the 15th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction presented by the Jumonville Family is now available. Simply click the button below and enter your information and you’ll be ready to bid as soon as the auction opens on August 21. 

Please note that if you previously held tickets to attend this year’s auction event, you must also register HERE in order to bid virtually.

Wondering what to expect when participating in the 15th Annual Auction now that it’s gone virtual? We’ve got you covered!


Auction Lots

After polling a number of supporters, DCWAF has put together an impressive line-up of lots comprised of trips, rare wines, art, and experiences based on your feedback given the current climate.

All auction lots are available to preview now online and in your auction catalog.

Silent, Super Silent, and Almost Live Auctions will open Friday, August 21 at 9am CST and will close Sunday, August 23 at noon CST. 

The Live Auction will open at 9am CST on Saturday, August 22 and will close in waves throughout the live auction broadcast.  

The Live Auction Live Stream Presentation will begin Saturday, August 22 at 4pm CST.


How Bidding Works

Bidding virtually has never been easier! If you are registered when bidding opens for each auction category, you will receive a text message with a link to bid directly from your mobile device.

Through Greater Giving, you will bid using your computer, smartphone, or tablet on all auction items. You have the ability to set a maximum bid amount for the items you are interested in. This will allow the platform to bid on your behalf until you either win or max out your budget. You also have the opportunity to “Buy it Now” through the platform at a predetermined price point or watch the bidding on an item you are interested in by clicking the star icon on the package. 

More information on how to bid can be found HERE.


Live Auction Broadcast

Tune In: Saturday, August 22nd at 4pm CST

https://youtu.be/LM7iTW8utAQ

Streamed through YouTube, join the extraordinary auctioneer, Ursula Hermacinski, as she hosts a celebration of 15 years of charitable giving as we work together to raise money for children in need in Northwest Florida. Ursula will present 29 live lots to you in small groups. Bidding will close in waves on each group of live lots throughout the broadcast following their respective presentations.

As bidding will be virtual, you will be able to enjoy this broadcast from the comfort and safety of your home. Be sure to bid high and bid often as these live lots will close periodically during our broadcast.


Create Your Best Auction-At-Home Experience

Wine World is generously donating back a portion of all proceeds on select items when you show this email or bring a copy of the below form to the Destin or Grand Boulevard locations. 

Now through August 21, stock up on everything you need to enjoy the live auction broadcast from the comfort of your own home.


Support DCWAF

It is not an overstatement to say that every decision DCWAF makes is done under the lens of how it will impact it’s 16 partner children’s charities. The pandemic has presented new challenges for us all, many of which have not fully been realized. We ask that you consider making a donation to Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation benefiting children in need in Northwest Florida.


Heroes of 2020

DCWAF is incredibly grateful to its 2020 sponsors who have agreed to stand in support of children in need in Northwest Florida during this challenging time. Thank you for your support!

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