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Hibiscus Children’s Center Hosts Open House to Mark Milestone in Child Welfare

Hibiscus Children’s Center recently marked a major milestone—40 years of unwavering commitment to protecting abused, abandoned, and neglected children. The Tilton Family Children’s Shelter recently hosted an open house to celebrate this achievement, welcoming the public, agency board members, including founding member Dan Braden, as well as new and long-time supporters to join in the commemoration of this important occasion.

Guests had the opportunity to tour the shelter, which has offered safety, stability, and hope to children for four decades. A memorable highlight of the event was a powerful testimonial video from a former Hibiscus youth, Dave Miller,  who shared his personal story of abandonment and how Hibiscus changed his life.  Today, Dave is married, has two children and owns a business the Chicago area.

CEO Matt Markley reflected on the organization’s remarkable four decades of service, stating, “We are thrilled to celebrate this significant milestone and honor the visionary legacy of founder LaVaughn Tilton. For 40 years, Hibiscus has played a pivotal role in transforming the lives of children, offering the support and resources they need to heal from trauma, overcome challenges and build a solid foundation for a brighter future.  Our dedication to the mission has never been stronger and we are deeply grateful to everyone who has stood by us since 1985.”

Over the years, Hibiscus has grown into a nationally recognized leader in child welfare, delivering transformative services that impact the lives of over 1,600 children and families each year. Their offerings span primary prevention and intervention, mental health counseling, educational support, medical care, career guidance and training.  To date, the organization has provided more than 475,000 safe nights for children, empowering countless individuals to envision and pursue a brighter future.

To discover more about the organization and find out how you can contribute to its mission, visit HibiscusChildrensCenter.org.