Posted June 2025

Kristi House, Inc., the Children’s Advocacy Center for all of Miami-Dade County, raised over $1 million for specialized services for victims of child abuse, sex trafficking and other trauma its 30th Anniversary Gala, The Pearl in Paradise, on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Loews Coral Gables Hotel. iPower Technologies was a proud sponsor of the event.

“Thanks to the unwavering support of our incredible sponsors, supporters, donors, and volunteers, Kristi House’s 30th Anniversary Gala was a resounding success. Together, we raised over $1.1+ million in support of vital services for victims of child abuse, sex trafficking, and other trauma. This remarkable achievement wouldn’t have been possible without your invaluable contributions.”, said Amanda Altman, Kristi House CEO.

“Kristi House was founded on the promise that no child like Kristi would ever have to walk this path of abuse and trauma alone”, Altman shared in her visionary address. “What started as a dream shared by a small group of dedicated professionals and community leaders has grown into a movement—one that’s reshaped how we care for victims of child sexual abuse, human trafficking, and trauma in Miami-Dade County and beyond.” She further explained: “The 30-year anniversary gemstone, the pearl, was chosen for the theme since the pearl is born from something wholly unwanted, a grain of sand, an intrusion, an injustice which transforms in time, into something luminous and rare. Just like the children at Kristi House, survivors of unspeakable abuse, pearls.”

Founded in 1995 as a private, not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, Kristi House provides an integrated solution for families navigating the complex systems involved in cases by working with seven partner agencies to heal the hurt and hold the perpetrators responsible. Kristi House has provided services for more than 30,000 victims of child abuse and their families to help them recover from the trauma of abuse and exploitation. This approach includes coordinating client families’ involvement with legal, medical and mental health systems, limiting the number of interviews to reduce the trauma associated with each retelling of the story, and ensuring that no child falls through the gaps. Kristi House directly provides a full continuum of wrap-around services and care for victims and their families free of charge.

iPower Technologies handles all of Kristi House’s technology and managed services needs. As a board member for Kristi House, Power Technologies’ Sales Manager, Rich Powers is passionate about giving back to the community. Their focus and mission of keeping children and families safe requires them to be secure and reliable. It is iPower’s honor to aid them in their efforts.

We are thankful for Kristi House and their impact on our community. To learn more about Kristi House and get involved you can visit their website here. Together we can build a better tomorrow for children and families in need.