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In addition to government funding, Hibiscus Children's Center must raise $2,500,000 this year to continue sheltering children, strenghtening families and nuturing the futures of those subjected to abuse, neglect and abandonment.
It is anticipated that approximately $1,600,000 will be raised through special fundraising events, grants and bequests resulting in a deficit of $900,000 that must be raised through the
With your help our thermometer will reach its top and Hibiscus children and families will continue to get the help they need and deserve.
Updated 11/15/2011 |
This past year our nation and our neighbors continued to face unprecedented financial challenges. The result was that the number of families in crisis situations needing our help continued to grow. Homelessness reached extraordinary numbers. More children than ever were emotionally, mentally and physically impacted by their parent’s/caregiver’s stress. And the severity of reported child abuse cases continued to rise. In addition, government funding of critical social service programs was cut.
There is good news, however. Because of you and others listed in the Hibiscus Children's Center 2009-2010 Annual Report, Hibiscus was able to meet those challenges head on. Children removed from their families due to abuse who now call The Tilton Family Children’s Shelter in Jensen Beach or Hibiscus Children’s Village in Vero Beach home, found the loving professional care they need and deserve, and received enhanced therapeutic, medical and dental care.
And through new Hibiscus literacy and life-skills programs, young folks were prepared to be productive, responsible members of the community – ending generational cycles of abuse.
Mental health and other Hibiscus Children’s Center community outreach programs based in Port St. Lucie and Okeechobee were also expanded to meet growing needs.
Families in crisis received in-home counseling, mitigating the possibility of child abuse or neglect.
Child victims of sexual abuse and those forced to endure the pain of family alcohol and drug abuse were treated by Hibiscus therapists.
Foster families were recruited, trained and licensed by Hibiscus Children’s Center and are being given continuing support services that help them to meet challenges and assure safe responsible care for the children placed in their home.
And, working with law enforcement agencies and other community partners, Hibiscus Children’s Center diversion programs are directing families and at-risk youth away from drug and alcohol abuse.
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But this is a new year with new challenges and Hibiscus is once again reaching out to the community for help. Individuals and families, businesses, and church and fraternal groups are being asked to participate in the 2011 Hibiscus Annual Support Campaign.
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All donations, grand and modest, are needed to sustain the work of Hibiscus Children’s Center.
Hibiscus needs you. Our children and families need you.
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