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Hibiscus Children’s Center Receives Literacy Grant from United Way of Martin County

Hibiscus Children’s Center is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of a $10,000 grant awarded by United Way of Martin County.  This generous grant was awarded for the Hibiscus Literacy Program at the Tilton Family Children’s Shelter and will help ensure children have the resources they need to learn to read and help foster a love of reading that will benefit their entire lives!

The Hibiscus Literacy Program provides individualized assistance and opportunities for the children to strengthen and enhance their academic and emotional development.  It also helps to foster a love for reading and provide a fundamental foundation for education.  The Literacy Coordinator assesses each child and determines his or her reading vocabulary and comprehension skills, learning styles, and current academic level, then an individual development strategy is implemented that will lead to success.  This includes collaboration with staff, therapists, and school personnel.  Last year, 100% of children who participated in the Literacy Program improved their reading proficiency.

Hibiscus Children’s Center was pleased to attend the Community Impact Grant Award Celebration and partner with our wonderful community to help improve and strengthen the lives of children and families in Martin County.  Hibiscus is grateful to the United Way of Martin County for their partnership and support of the educational needs of our children.  For more information about Hibiscus Children’s Center or how you can get involved, please visit us at HibiscusChildrensCenter.org or contact CDO Michelle King at mking@hcc4kids.org.