Making a Difference in Children's Lives
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Please listen to the T.C. Happenings radio interview with our Executive Directer Gigi Suntum. Click the button below.
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Our mission is to provide top quality, gently used clothing and a helping hand towards literacy to underprivileged children in Martin County, Florida, all at no cost. We serve the children in our community to promote and reinforce positive self-image and confidence in our youth. In 2021, we provided 30,000 items of clothing to 3,334 children who visited our store. With your support, our goal is to continue to meet this need for our community and reach the many children who are still in need.
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4Cs is currently open regular store hours. Masks are optional for vaccinated individuals. Thank you. Questions please call: 772-221-8777.
4Cs esta abierto actualmente en horario habitual de la tienda, las mascarillas son opcionales para las personas vacunadas gracias, si tiene preguntas, llame al 772-221-8777.
4Cs esta abierto actualmente en horario habitual de la tienda, las mascarillas son opcionales para las personas vacunadas gracias, si tiene preguntas, llame al 772-221-8777.
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Store Hours: Wednesdays from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m., except the 1st Wednesday of each month: 12 noon until 7:00 p.m. Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. First and Third Saturday of the month:
9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. |
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Derby Party Benefits 2 Nonprofits
Nearly 200 people attending a Kentucky Derby party to benefit two local nonprofits witnessed a thrilling come-from-behind victory for Rich Strike, a horse that had 80-1 odds. While Rich Strike was far from a sure bet, the two nonprofits --- Caring Children Clothing Children (4Cs) and Equine Rescue and Adoption Foundation (ERAF) – were sure winners. “It was such a fun event,” said Gigi Suntum, executive director of 4Cs. “We were raising money to support our programs and having a great time doing it.” Held at the Rockin H Ranch in Palm City, guests attending the party were outfitted in traditional Derby attire, with many women sporting fancy flowered hats. A Derby hat contest added to the proceeds of the event, as did raffles and a silent auction. Party-goers enjoyed mint juleps, tasty appetizers, and posed for photos with horses rescued by ERAF. They watched the historic race live on a huge screen inside the beautiful Rockin H Ranch facility. This was the fourth year the two nonprofits joined to raise money with a Derby party, and plans are already underway for next year. The mission of Caring Children Clothing Children is to collect and distribute gently used clothing, as well as new underwear, socks and shoes to underprivileged children in Martin County. In addition, volunteer tutors help children with reading and math at five local elementary schools. The mission of ERAF is to care for at-risk horses with rehabilitation and retraining. ERAF has rescued hundreds of horses and completed nearly 300 adoptions. For more information, go to www.4Cmartin.org 
Jeannie Silvester, Lacey Curley and Diane Coakley
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Patrona Egan, Antonio Andres and Wendy Duncan
Wendy Dwitt and Cathleen Owen
Sherrie Crescnini, Susan Dragojlovich and Ellen Moody
Carol Kucharski and Tom Koelher
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Caring Children Van Delivers Clothes, Shoes
The 4Cs van has been busy delivering clothing, books, and vouchers for new shoes to disadvantaged youngsters since it was inaugurated last September. The van has made stops to several neighborhoods and has joined efforts with other agencies such as United Way, Indiantown YMCA, Boys and Girls Club and Eleva8te Hope, according to Gigi Suntum, executive director.
“We’ve been thrilled with the response we’ve received with the new van,” she said. “Not everyone has the ability to come to the 4Cs store, so we are now able to bring our services directly to people who need our help.”
The van was purchased with monies raised in a special fund drive by Board members and generous donors. It is stocked with free books and clothing in various sizes for boys and girls. Thus far, the van has brought 550 children clothes and books, with 359 school-age children also receiving vouchers for new shoes.
Caring Children Clothing Children is continuing its mobile deliveries this year. If your organization would like to partner with 4Cs in bringing the van to help the population you serve, please contact Gigi Suntum.
“We are always looking for volunteers to help with the van and in the store,” Suntum said. There is especially a need for Spanish-speaking volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering or donating money to support the group, please call 772-221-8777.
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Thank you United Way of Martin County for providing our Clothing program and our Literacy program the money that we need to grow for 2021-2022!!
Caring Children Clothing Children was very grateful to have the Holy Redeemer Youth Group visit our store to donate and unpack clothing. Great job!
Thank you to Seacoast Bank for donating socks to the 4Cs through your holiday sock tree!
Thank you Premier Realty Foundation for a $2,000 donation for a much-needed commercial washer and dryer.
Become a Volunteer Reading or Math Tutor
Reading tutors attended a workshop to increase their tutoring skills.
Caring Children Clothing Children's literacy tutoring program is on hold this school year due to Covid-19. By Fall, we hope to be back in full swing in five Martin County elementary schools. We have 89 volunteer tutors ready to assist 217 students with their reading skills. We have eight tutors that volunteer their time to help 45 students in two schools with math skills. If you have 2-3 hours to spare a week and you'd like to be a volunteer tutor, contact Gigi Suntum, 772-221-8777.
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Store Hours: Wednesdays from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m., except the 1st Wednesday of each month: 12 noon until 7:00 p.m. Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. First and Third Saturday of the month:
9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. 
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