embracing hope and community

Welcome to Samuel's House, where compassion meets action. As the vibrant Florida Keys blooms with warmth, our nonprofit shelter continues to provide a haven for women, children, and families facing homelessness. This month, we're thrilled to highlight our ongoing efforts and a special event that promises to inspire and uplift our community.

Supporting Families, Building Futures

At Samuel's House, our mission goes beyond offering shelter; it's about restoring hope and empowering individuals to rebuild their lives. We believe in the transformative power of support, which is why we provide comprehensive services including housing assistance, counseling, life skills training, and childcare support. Every day, we witness stories of resilience and progress, fueled by the generosity of our supporters and volunteers.

 Miss Island Queen Fundraiser raised over $113K for the programs of Samuel's House

 We are profoundly grateful to the Key West community for the overwhelming support that made the Miss Island Queen 2024 event an astounding success, raising over $113,000 for Samuel’s House. This incredible achievement is a testament to the dedication and generosity of many individuals and organizations. Our deepest thanks to Kirby Myers, the founder of this event, for the immense hard work, energy, and love you have invested. We also extend our gratitude to Landon Bradbary for co-hosting with such enthusiasm and charm. We are immensely appreciative of our fiercely competitive contestants, coaches, and supporters—Nick Doll, Elizabeth Love, Paul Brooks, Nicholas Haig, Loren Ament, Jordan Upchurch, Gary R Marion, Qmitch Jones, Jessica T. Deveraux, Jobie Jacomine, Erin Uzume McKenna, and Brian Glassberg. Your outstanding efforts were truly inspiring. Special congratulations to Nick Doll, also known as Trixie Pixels, our newly crowned queen. Your dedication is commendable. We owe a debt of  gratitude to our exceptional stage crew, glamorous stylists, enthusiastic volunteers, and generous donors—you are the pillars of this event. A special thank you to PasionProject, Bria Ansara, Fritzie, and DJ Sanaris for their captivating performances, and to Casey Arnold for those memorable splits! We are also thankful to the Key West Theater for providing an exceptional venue. Our sincere thanks to photographers Cassandra-M Photography and Mark Hedden for capturing the magic of the night with stunning photos. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our generous sponsors: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Knight & Gardner Realty, Conch Republic Seafood Company, Key West Events - We’ve Got The Keys, Overseas Media Group, Key West Monopoly, Danger Charters, Beachside Tavern-Town, Key West Hospitality Inns, Seaside Cafe at the Mansion, Charley Toppino & Sons, Inc., Darren and Jessica Horan, First State Bank, and the Hemingway Home Museum. Your invaluable support has made a significant impact. A special thank you goes to our stagehands, Amelia, Tony on sound, Jason Hoegle, Krysztof Madro of Binary Heritage Photography Co., Aramis, Rumble Productions, Key West Fairy GayMothers, and everyone who attended in person and tuned in to the live video. We also wish to acknowledge the supporting partners of the contestants, especially Daria Woods, Jessica Doll, Britt Myers, and Michael Marrero. Your presence and support were integral to the magic of this event. To everyone involved, your collective effort has showcased the incredible impact of unity and community support. We continue to revel in the joy and camaraderie of this memorable night. 

Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts. Your contributions are deeply appreciated and have made a world of difference for Samuel’s House. 

Click the link below for the full article by Britt Myers of the KeysWeekly