Houston, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/28/2014 -- Children4Tomorrow’s purpose is for all children to grow up and thrive as mentally and emotionally healthy adults. C4T develops a community awareness of emotional abuse. We center on helping children who have endured mental and emotional abuse, providing them with counseling and adequate advocacy on their behalf. C4T strives to achieve these fundamental purposes through providing financial support to families with children in need. Vision: TO BECOME THE #1 ADVOCATE AND INFORMATION NETWORK FOR THE EMOTIONAL WELL BEING OF CHILDREN, PROVIDING RESOURCES TO ASSIST CHILDREN IN BECOMING MENTALLY HEALTHY ADULTS.

Dwilene Lindsey, President, dwilenelindsey@children4tomorrow.org
(713) 660-0760

To Donate:
https://children4tomorrow.org/donate-now/thank-you-donors/

Children4Tomorrow has developed the LEAP Program to educate individuals on emotional abuse and restoring skills to enhance a child’s future. The LEAP Program is especially for parents, teachers, professionals and adults that are interested in learning about the effects of emotional abuse on children. The goal is to train individuals to understand and recognize emotional child abuse. Individuals learn how to battle the effects of the abuse, recognize a child in an abusive situation, and regain hope for a brighter future. Nurturing skills is essential in reducing or eliminating the development of other serious behavioral problems.
https://children4tomorrow.org/awareness/leap-program/

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Children4Tomorrow.org Executive Director, Herbert A. Barnes, Jr., Introduced a New "Building Futures ~ Restoring Minds" Curriculum to Help Children Who Have Endured Emotional Abuse

Their 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament & Silent Auction:  March 28, 2015 @ Wildcat Golf Club, 12000 Almeda Road, Houston, TX  77045  713-413-3400  www.wildcategolfclub.com.  Registration: 7:30am and 8:00am Shot Gun. Click here for the Registration Form $135 per player.

July 4th Parade and Festival, City of Bellaire, 7800 South Rice, Bellaire, TX 77401 - Parade starts at 9:30AM - Festival 10AM – 1:00PM. Theme: Proud to be an American. Children 4 Tomorrow’s Booth will be: “Take Me Out to the Ball Park,” we will have 2005 Championship Baseball Player Charles Gipson signing Autographs and taking pictures along with an activity.

About Us
Dwilene’s Story:
In 2009, my perception of mental and emotional abuse was forever changed after witnessing firsthand the devastating effects and personal turmoil it was bringing to two children close to my heart. It saddened me that I was unable to rescue these children or even provide funding to help them. Instead of getting bitter about the situation I set out to do something about it. Collaborating with my best friend and daughter, we began researching different avenues and options we could take to help other children break from the shackles of mental and emotional abuse.  In our research, we came across material on how to file for a corporation and how to file for a 501(c) (3) non-profit entity and a spark was ignited. Despite banter from others that this process would take at least a year or more, on February 5, 2010, only three months after we started, God opened a door and we had an incorporated, non-profit organization, Children 4 Tomorrow.

This process was a true test of faith and a challenge to our spirit. Armed with only $500.00, the common love for children, a passionate vision and a bedroom as our headquarters, we were able to persevere and create this organization aimed at bringing education and support to the community. Although we were ecstatic to serve two children our first year, we regrettably had to turn down five other children due to lack of financing. This was devastating to our organization and an eye opener to the battle ahead. But we were up for the challenge.

A strong emphasis was placed on formulating a strong fundraising campaign in hopes to serve more children. Within four months we planned and held our first major event; a Charity Golf Tournament and Silent Auction that will become a staple of this organization and an annual fundraising event. In our first year as an organization, we raised approximately $9,000.00 which was better than the loss we were told to expect.

In 2011, we plan to raise funds to serve 20 children with an increase growth of 50% per year thereafter. Our challenge is to find volunteers, sponsors, and employees that are compassionate and committed to helping every child have a sunrise in their heart, a twinkle in their eye and illuminate with hope.

Three years later we have made an impact in our city and community. However there are still so many children whose lives have been and still are significantly affected by life-threatening child abuse.  Our efforts are far from complete.  Every single day in this city children are victims to child abuse, neglect and abandonment.  Nevertheless with our present team of board members, volunteers, financial and organizational resources we are hopeful, and our passionate vision marches on.