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a MESSAGE FROM THE CEO ti Y +.t w • y Dear Friends: This has been an incredibly flying year for all of us Who would have believed that our country could have been devastated and turned upside down, as it was? The children of Hibiscus probably could have imagined it Their worlds have constantly been turned upside down through abus4 neglect or other unspeakable acts of violence. They have lived with the fear and anxiety that many of us have just become acquainted with over the past year. The good news is that through the concerted effortsof marry individuals, businesses, and civic groups, churches, etc Hibiscus Children's Center has been able to work to decrease the fear and anxiety these chiI- dren have grown up with The programs of Hibiscus offer support and help in dealing with these VERY difficult issues We see miracles everyday ... children who lived with us for almost 3 years, placed in a preadoptive home; a homeless family placed in appropriate housing with all of their basic needs met a family identified as abusive kept intact and were taught new skills to deal with the hard job of parenting in this day and age These miracles would not have been possible without the love and support the community provides to this or Everyone helps make the difference through different venues ofgMng, time, money, per- sonal belongings. We are eternallygrateful for all that is done to help us help the children Inside you will frnd'ditt about our accomplishments over the past year. We are proud of the work we do and humbled by the degree of support received for the children Hibiscus Children's Center wants you to be y aware of what has been done over the pastyear so you understand how important everyone is to the suc- cess of this wonderful organization. sincerely, t s Jill Sorowiq CEO Hibiscus Children 's Center 1