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good WorkS from page 1 About CFS in Palm Beach County. The center strives to strengthen
Center for Family Services was established in 1961 to individuals and families through professional and affordable
camera, guests were able to meet the mental health needs of the most vulnerable residents behavioral health and psychoeducational services.
safely social distance in an
open-air environment and
mingle in small groups with
other steadfast supporters
who share the center’s
vision. Highlights of the
midday, sunlit reception
included the unveiling of
the one-of-a-kind “IT” bag,
designed exclusively for
the organization by Ortiz,
and the extremely generous
donation of 16 handbags
for the silent auction from Stephanie Eady and Whitney
donor Nicholas Chavez. Hesse
Purse drive guests
included Cochair Daniella
Ortiz, Cochair and Board
Chair Karen Swanson,
Honorary Chair Michelle
Gluckow, Junior Cochair
Stacey Leuliette, Auction
Chair Shawn Jan, Danielle
Rollins, Liz McDermott,
Arlette Gordon, Gail Worth,
Sonja Stevens, Barbara
and Andrew Pendrill, Beth Paige Held and Sonja Liz McDermott and Danielle Karen Swanson and Daniella Jill Gallagher and Beth
Brown, Jill Gallagher, Randi Stevens Rollins Ortiz Brown
Winter, Kent Anderson, Sam
Cerney, Stephanie Schwed,
Michael Reinert, Stephanie Shawn Jan and Michelle
Eady, Whitney Hesse, Gluckow
Jim Kinnear, Elizabeth
Marshman, several members of the “Let’s Get Social”
community, and more.
The event produced more than 65 handbags donated
for OBL’s legendary silent auction, collected in a 1955
Dodge Coronet, graciously donated to the event by the
historic Ragtops Motorcars of West Palm Beach. The
organization’s purse drive was a prelude to the annual
committee kickoff luncheon hosted by The Colony in
their newly renovated East Garden. Kristen Bardin and Fabiana Kent Anderson and Samantha Arlette Gordon and Gail Barbara and Andrew
This year, the center is celebrating its 60th anniversary DesRosiers Cerney Worth Pendrill
with a Diamond Jubilee, moving the Old Bags Luncheon
from The Breakers to The Colony Hotel and Worth
Avenue as its premier destination.
“Join us on March 12 for a day on the avenue, opening
with an extraordinary silent auction of new and gently-
used designer handbags at The Colony, followed by a
shopping experience down Worth, like no other, with
exclusive events and lunch served in one of Palm Beach’s LEADING THE WAY IN
renowned restaurants. Stroll the vias with friends or hop on
one of our open-air trolleys as you shop to support mental
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atmosphere. Finish this tote-ally fabulous day with an early
evening cocktail party on the lawn back at The Colony
before collecting your silent auction treasures!” invites
Kristen Bardin, director of special events.
“In light of the difficult year our restaurant and
storeowners have faced, it is our hope to give back to
the community who has supported the center for so many
years, by bringing our event and its attendees to Worth
Avenue,” says the center’s CEO Fabiana DesRosiers.
Store owners are invited to participate with exclusive
exhibits, book signings, trunk shows, meet and greets,
fashion shows, door deals and other unique experiences.
The diverse offerings on the avenue will now intrigue not
only the ladies, but capture the men’s attention as well.
“We have been so fortunate to have the support of our
community over the past 22 years. The center relies on this
signature event to raise over 20 percent of its annual budget.
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