Seafarers’ House at Port Everglades is a non-profit organization supported by the faith-based community as well as by labor, business and civic leaders with a mission “to offer refuge, resources, renewal and respect to the maritime community through multi-faith service.” Open throughout the year, Seafarers’ House is a safe, friendly place where mariners can connect with their families, relax, or get emergency assistance if needed. With the help of its supporters and volunteers, Seafarers' House offers many services including low cost international phone calls, free transportation, Internet access, counseling services, emergency assistance and liaison with authorities as well as recreational facilities. Seafarers’ House was recently honored as the 2012 Seafarers’ Center of the Year by the International Committee on Seafarers’ Welfare – the first American agency to receive this international honor. Seafarers’ House annually hosts as many as 150,000 visits by cruise and cargo ship crewmembers as well as port workers.