YEAR-END APPEAL:
MESSAGE FROM MATT MARKLEY, CEO HIBISCUS CHILDREN’S CENTER 

As 2023 draws to a close, we reflect on the strides we have made to protect children at risk of abuse or neglect. Every child deserves to grow up in a safe and nurturing environment, free from fear and violence. This vision is at the heart of our mission at Hibiscus Children’s Center.

Your enduring support has been a beacon of hope for countless children. Hibiscus offers children a safe haven, counseling, education and vocational services, in an environment where abuse and neglect are replaced with love, understanding and support.

As the holidays approach, we invite you to join us in our shared commitment to creating a brighter future for every child.

Your year-end donation will directly impact our efforts to shelter children, strengthen families and nurture futures.

To donate, please scroll down below or contact Chief Development Officer Michelle King at 561.452.5791 |  mking@hcc4kids.org.

Thank you for standing with us as we advance our mission. May your holiday season be filled with the joy of knowing you have made a lasting difference in the life of a child.

There are many tragic stories of children who have suffered abuse and been removed from their homes. But at Hibiscus, there are also many stories of children finding a second chance at having a safe, stable, and loving home.

A sibling set of four, twins aged 12, 14 and 15 years, were placed at the Village due to abandonment and parents’ substance abuse issues. When the teens arrived, they had no clothes or shoes, were malnourished and had been living in a dangerous environment. Unfortunately, there were no relatives or foster parents able to accommodate the siblings.

Immediately, the Village staff and volunteers addressed the items the teens desperately needed. Mental Health Counselors began working with the teens to help them transition and work through the trauma they had experienced. For possibly the first time, the teens enjoyed home cooked meals prepared by the house parents and were able to sleep knowing they were safe.

Today, the teens are enrolled in school, participating in our Career Pathways to Independence Program and enjoying their teenage years. Thank you for helping Hibiscus change the lives of children!