Gift of Adoption Florida Chapter

Because they were blessed with the resources to afford the financial burden of three adoptions, Lucy and Gene decided to pay it forward. So in 1996, with the sole purpose of helping children get adopted, the Wyka's establish a private family giving foundation: The Gift of Adoption Fund.

"We couldn't help but notice how so many other hopeful parents were not as fortunate as us financially," noted Lucy and Gene.

"Yet it quickly became obvious that under the existing private fund structure, we would only be able to scratch the surface in terms of providing financial assistanse to those longing to adopt," added Lucy.

To strengthen their vision, Lucy and Gene changed the legal status of the fund from a private to a public charity. This allowed affiliate organizations- chapters- to then be formed. Functioning as fundraising partners, these chapters share the Gift of Adoption Funds' non-profit 501(c) status while rallying local efforts across the country.