VERO BEACH — The Marshalls/HomeGoods Manager, Dorinda Walker, recently presented Hibiscus Children’s Center CEO Tom Maher, with a $5,000 check in support of the Hibiscus Children’s Center Village in Vero Beach.
Funds are dispersed through their parent company The TJX Companies, Inc. and The TJX Foundation, Inc. located in Framingham, Massachusetts. Maher, praised Dorinda and her staff at the Marshalls/HomeGoods store in Vero Beach for their continued support of the mission and programs provided by Hibiscus Children’s Center saying, “These are wonderfully supportive people helping children with very serious needs.”
About Hibiscus Children’s Center:
Hibiscus Children’s Center, founded in 1985 by LaVaughn Tilton, is a non-profit organization serving Martin, Indian River, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties. It operates a shelter in Jensen Beach and a Village of group homes in Vero Beach.
Hibiscus addresses the problem of abuse and neglect throughout the Treasure Coast with an expanded Foster Care Program, mental health and substance abuse services, a prevention program to support families in crisis, and services to reduce the number of families entering the dependency court system.
Hibiscus Children’s Center Thrift Store in Jensen Beach was opened in 1997. All proceeds from the thrift store are used to offset costs for children’s programs. Shelter, group homes and Foster programs are funded in part by United for Families and an additional $2.5 million must be fundraised each year by Hibiscus in the annual campaign, special events, and through foundations and local grants to meet overall children’s needs. Hibiscus is also a United Way affiliated organization. Hibiscus speakers are available to present to your group or organization.
For more information, please contact us (772) 334-9311, ext. 201 or visit: www.HibiscusChildrensCenter.org.
