St. Lucie County , FL – The Hibiscus Children’s Center St. Lucie County Foundation Board oversees the fundraising efforts and advocates for abused, neglected and abandoned children in the St. Lucie community. The Board consists of fifteen members who are committed to raising the critical funds and awareness needed to ensure children are provided residential, intervention and recovery services and families have the resources they need to succeed. Over 50% of the children served throughout Hibiscus’ programs on the Treasure Coast originate from St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County Board, along with its Martin County and Indian River County counterparts, is responsible for fundraising and ensuring long term financial stability for Hibiscus’ residential and community outreach programs.
Welcome to our new 2015-16 St. Lucie County Foundation Board Officers: President – Kori Benton, Vice-President – Shawna Taylor, Secretary – Cathy LaValle, and Treasurer – Debra Swanson. Past-President Robert J. Lowe, Sr., “passed the gavel” to Kori Benton at the June meeting after leading the board in a successful year of fundraising activities and advocacy for children in the St. Lucie community. Robert continues to lead the organization as Chair of the 2015-16 Hibiscus Children’s Center Governing Board.
“Kori Benton, St. Lucie Foundation Board President, shared, “I looked forward to leading the St. Lucie County Foundation Board and am excited about the opportunities we have to improve the lives of children and families in our community. We have a great team of officers and board members eager to advocate and fundraise for the needs of our children and to help impact their lives.”
Michael Waninger, Hibiscus CEO/President, stated, “Hibiscus is so fortunate and grateful to have these incredible professionals committed to helping further our mission and expand our services in St. Lucie County. Thank you to Robert Lowe, Sr., for his strong leadership this past year and we welcome Kori and the new officers as they lead our fundraising efforts in St. Lucie County.”
Please visit us to learn more about volunteering and our services at HibiscusChildrensCenter.org or call (772) 340-5750.