Kloss’ addition to the board of Lotus Endowment Fund, Inc., the supporting foundation for Lotus House, will advance the nonprofit’s mission to end and prevent homelessness.

The gift will sponsor the Children’s Village complimentary Clothing Boutique and Toy Room, providing dignity, comfort, and joy for women and children experiencing homelessness.

Supermodel, philanthropist, and women’s advocate Karlie Kloss has joined the Board of Directors of the Lotus Endowment Fund, Inc., the supporting foundation of Lotus House, where she has been actively volunteering for more than five years. In tandem with her appointment to the board of the nation’s largest shelter for women and children, Kloss has pledged $1 million to advance the organization’s mission to support at-risk women and children.

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Karlie Kloss

Kloss’ gift will support the Children’s Village at Lotus House, including the complimentary Clothing Boutique and Toy Room, part of an innovative education and resource center serving children and families at Lotus House and across the surrounding community.

Alongside her board appointment, Kloss and fellow Board Member Gisele Bündchen have come together to launch a heartfelt Mother’s Day campaign to raise funds and gather product donations for the women and families of Lotus House, because every mother deserves to feel seen, valued, and cared for. You can help by shopping directly from the Lotus House Essentials Amazon Wish List. In addition, Kloss and Bündchen are grateful for the generous pre-campaign launch donations for the moms from brands within their network - Carolina Herrera Good Girl, Coterie, Garnier, Lume Deodorant, Flamingo, Bliss, Laura Gellar, Bobbie, Lancôme, and Lanolips. Every donation, big or small, makes a real difference and every bit of help truly counts.

Founded in 2004, Lotus House serves more than 1,450 women, youth, and children annually and has supported more than 14,500 individuals to date. With a comprehensive therapeutic model focused on long-term stability, Lotus House provides holistic support services, including restorative therapies for children and adults, employment assistance, life skills training, early childhood education, medical and mental health services, and more, empowering women and children to successfully exit the shelter system and build safer, brighter futures.

Building on the success of Lotus House as a national model for healing and empowerment, the Children’s Village expands and complements the foundation’s work to end and prevent homelessness by investing in children with education, tools, and enriched resources. Located adjacent to Lotus Village shelter, the 71,000-square-foot facility advances the safety, education, health, and well-being of children, youth, and families. The state-of-the-art Children’s Village at Lotus Village utilizes an innovative collective-impact strategy, bringing more than 15 nonprofit partners together under one roof to deliver enriched educational programming and holistic therapeutic services that strengthen families and advance educational success and opportunities for the children and families served.

“Every child deserves a safe, inspiring place to learn, grow, and dream,” said Kloss. “I am honored to support Lotus House and the Children’s Village as they create meaningful pathways to opportunity and hope for families in the Overtown community and beyond.”

Serving thousands of children annually, the Toy Room within the Children’s Village functions as a wish fulfillment center for children of all ages and milestones, including birthdays, report cards, completion of counseling sessions, holidays, and key moments such as move-ins and move-outs. The Toy Room is a resource that ensures kids can be kids.

The Children’s Village Clothing Boutique addresses the immediate needs of women and children entering the shelter, many of whom arrive with only the clothes they are wearing. Offering both new and gently used clothing at no cost, the space supports confidence, healing, growth and success. Kloss’s commitment will help sustain and expand these essential services for generations to come.

“Karlie’s involvement brings not only vital resources, but also a passionate voice to our efforts,” said Constance Collins, founder of Lotus House. “Her pledge has a direct and lasting impact on the lives of women and children served by the Children’s Village, furthering our shared vision of ending and preventing homelessness in Miami.”

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About Lotus House:

Since launching in 2004, Lotus House has sheltered more than 14,500 women, youth, and children experiencing homelessness, with over 86 percent of the shelter’s guests successfully exiting the shelter system last year. More than a shelter, Lotus House offers holistic support services including restorative therapies for children and adults, employment assistance, life skills training, early childhood education, medical and mental health services, and more. Together, these tools empower women, youth, and children to heal, transform their lives, achieve greater self-sufficiency, and build the foundation for safer, brighter futures.

About the Children’s Village at Lotus Village:

The Children’s Village at Lotus House is a first-of-its-kind education and resource center in Miami-Dade County, dedicated to supporting the holistic needs of children and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Located in Overtown and spanning 71,000 square feet, the Children’s Village brings together more than a dozen nonprofit organizations under one roof to deliver integrated educational programming, therapeutic services, healthcare, and social support. Anchored by Lotus House, the Children’s Village expands the organization’s mission to end and prevent homelessness by investing in children, strengthening families, and fostering long-term stability and opportunity within the community.

Anchored by Lotus House’s Center for the Advancement of Children and Families, the Children’s Village truly is a “village” and home for 15 nonprofit organizations working together to provide an array of enriched educational programming, therapeutic supports, social services, and resources for both Lotus House and the children and families in the surrounding community.

Support for Lotus House and its Children’s Village at Lotus Village has united a remarkable group of philanthropists, business leaders, and cultural figures dedicated to strengthening the lives of women, children, and families in Miami’s Overtown community. Champions such as Gisele Bündchen, Ken Griffin, Martin Margulies, and Micky and Madeleine Arison have played an instrumental role in advancing the organization’s mission, investing in programs that prioritize education, wellness, and long-term stability for children and families. Alongside these leaders, a broader network of civic partners and supporters has helped shape the Children’s Village at Lotus Village into a transformative resource focused not only on shelter, but on prevention, opportunity, and lasting impact. Together, their collective commitment underscores a shared belief that addressing childhood homelessness begins with access to care, education, resources, meaningful opportunities, and a supportive community.

About Lotus Endowment Fund, Inc:

Lotus Endowment Fund, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable foundation established to support the mission and initiatives of Sundari Foundation, Inc., which operates Lotus House. Together, Lotus House and the Children’s Village comprise Lotus Village, a comprehensive campus dedicated to serving women, youth, and children experiencing homelessness. The foundation plays a key role in advancing capital projects and long-term growth strategies that expand access to critical resources, services, and programming, helping drive transformative, community-focused initiatives that foster stability, opportunity, and impact.

About Karlie Kloss:

Karlie Kloss is a supermodel, entrepreneur, and philanthropist whose career spans fashion, media, and impact. She has appeared on more than 40 international covers of Vogue and continues to front global campaigns for leading brands including Estée Lauder and Carolina Herrera.

In 2023, she founded Bedford Media, a holding company focused on revitalizing culturally significant legacy brands, with acquisitions including i-D Magazine and LIFE Magazine. Her philanthropic work centers on expanding access and opportunity for women and girls. In 2015, she founded Kode With Klossy, which has reached more than 12,000 young women, and in 2022, she launched Gateway Coalition to support access to critical reproductive healthcare.

Kloss is also an investor in the New York Liberty. Most recently, she joined the Board of Directors of the Lotus Endowment Fund, Inc., supporting Lotus House, the nation’s largest shelter for women and children.

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