Center for Family Services Palm Beach County Supporting Mental Health Services heads towards $1m

Photo Credit: BFA / Diana Zapata

The Center for Family Services Palm Beach County held their signature fundraiser, The Old Bags Luncheon™ at the iconic Breakers Palm Beach.

Palm Beach County continues to experience a growing need for accessible mental health services, with families facing challenges such as economic hardships, trauma, and mental health disparities. The Center for Family Services serves as a beacon of hope, offering these families the resources and professional care needed to overcome adversity.

The Annual signature event for the Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County, the Old Bags Luncheon™ combines fashion, philanthropy, and social engagement, attracting some of the most influential individuals in the region to support the critical work of the organization.  This year’s event sold out in record time once tickets became available with a long wait list.

This year, the 2026 OBL Celebrity Speaker was Priscilla Presley – cultural icon, actress, and philanthropist who brought her singular story and passion for advocacy to The Breakers ballroom. The OBL 2026 IT Bag Designer was RobertJames. Handcrafted in the United States by master artisans, the OBL 2026 IT Bag features jewelry-like platinum-tone hardware that gleams with understated sophistication. The versatile chain allows for multiple expressions of wear—short shoulder, long shoulder, or effortless crossbody, ensuring timeless elegance for every occasion.  The auction of the OBL 2026 IT Bag broke the record for the highest sum raised, contributing to the Centre’s critical fundraising drive for mental health services.

Notable attendees at the event included: Priscilla Presley, Lora Drasner, Marzia Precoda, James Norton and Robert Walden, Dr. Norman and Mia Rowe, Dr. Charles and Anna Pierce, Dr. Ruth Celestin, Veronica Webb, Joan Yanow, Sonja Stevens, Audrey Gruss, Karen Swanson, Jamee Gregory, Ramona Singer, Lois Pope, Jean Shafiroff, Alyssa D. Quinlan, Michelle Russell-Johnson, Barbara Pendrill, Theodora Pace, Amy Abrams, Bobbi Brown, Aileen Carlucci, Terri Schottenstein, Diana Retzer, Cecilia Wehrle, Renee Scott, Lisa Harwood,  Jessica Cristobal, Kimberly Hogan, Aimee Lettich-Pearson, Gisela Gaudreau, Kristen Cottiero, Joseph & Max McNamara, G. Russel and Mariam Hagan, Arlette Gordon, Barbara and Allison Nicklaus, Francis Lindner, Sybil Yurman, Cassie Donegan, Valerie Cooper, Beth Fishel, Tracy Turco, Robin Fleming, Ruchi Kotahwala, Shawn Jan, Christine Rezvanian, Danielle Rollins, Todd L’Herrou, and Lyndsey McMillan. 

Sponsors of the 27^th Annual Old Bags Luncheon included: 

Exclusive Tote Sponsor – Amy Abrams.

Wellness Sponsor – Rowe Plastic Surgery.

Shoulder Bag Sponsor – Lindner Center of Hope.

Silent Auction and Reception Sponsor – Skycap.

Kelly Sponsor – Aileen and Bob Carlucci, Hope for Depression Research Foundation.

Table Scape Sponsor – Clear Street.

Cross Body Sponsors – Jim and Nancy Bush, Ann Davis and Robin Gillen, Nancy Haviland, and Diana Retzer.

Exclusive Auction House / Antiques Sponsor – Freeman’s.

Jackie Sponsors – Valerie Cooper, Frances Fisher, Nancy J. Kyle and Johnna Pomasan. 

Clutch Sponsors – Michelle Worth, Allure Aesthetics, Lubin Family Foundation and Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine.

Satchel Sponsors –  Sharon Apple, Claudia Baggiano, Margaret Bazamic, Samantha Boles, Mario Ceste, David Handy, Laurie Sands Harrison, Michelle Russell-Johnson, Karen Kelly, Jean Shafiroff, Natasha Silver Bell, Claudette Spinelli, Tamra Williams, Gail Worth, Margaret’s the Couture Cleaner, Memorial Healthcare System and NeMours Children’s Health.

Transportation for Ms. Presley – Five Star Transportation.

Donors – Diane Alfano, Rick and Mimi Fischbein, Andrea Wernick, and Lubin Family Foundation.

Give Back Partners – Alice + Olivia, Five Story, Anne Fontaine Paris, and Tammy Apostle Couture. 

Jewelry Sponsor – Ruchi New York.

In Kind Supporters – Admirals Cove, Apogee, Carla Overhiser, Chiffique, Debora Hartman, Frenchman’s Reserve Country Club, Greatness Wins, Hedge New York, JONES ROAD, Karen Soven, Knollwood Country Club, Leta Lindley, Lost Tree Club, Luxury Day Charters, Milly Park, Old Marsh Club, Old Palm Golf Club, Palm Beach Country Club, Palm Beach Illustrated, Palm Beach Scene Magazine, Paul Labrecque, Renatos, Serena Uziyel, Teed Up Events, The Breakers, Trump International Palm Beach, Trump National Westchester, and Turtle Creek.

Supporting Businesses – Breakers Design Studio, Capehart, Five Star Transportation, Lawlor Media Group, MDH Printing, Minuteman Press, Ready Set Auction, S4T Group, Scott Velozo Graphic Design, The Auction Ladies, The Breakers, and Whitney Eramus.

The 2026 Old Bags Luncheon™ event organization was led by event co-chairs, Lora Drasner and Marzia Precoda. The silent auction co-chairs were Barbara Pendrill and Theodora Pace. The Center’s Board Advisory Chair was Karen Swanson and the 2026 OBL honorary Chairs were Sonja Stevens and Joan Yanow.

About The Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County, Inc. 

Since 1961, The Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County, Inc. has embraced the philosophy that families should be the center of the community, and the center of every family should be a healthy connection. The Center provides innovative programs that meet the changing and growing needs of individuals, families, and children in the community with their resources and social service programs. The Center for Family Services is accredited by CARF® International and by Nonprofits First for Excellence in Nonprofit Management.

For more information, please visit www.ctrfam.org

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