Community Partners of South Florida Celebrated 40th Anniversary and NeighborWorks Week at Sunset Reception

Community Partners of South Florida (CPSFL) brought together community members, partners and local leaders including Douglas Lawson, Mayor of the City of Riviera Beach for its sunset reception, “Prosperity in the Palm Beaches: Pathways and Partnerships.”

The event, which coincided with the national celebration of NeighborWorks Week, took place on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Manatee Lagoon in West Palm Beach. 

A major highlight of the evening was a special proclamation presentation from District 7 Commissioner, the Honorable Bobby Powell, Jr.

The reception marked 40 years of CPSFL’s dedicated service to Palm Beach County. Under the theme of Pathways and Partnerships, the evening honored the collective network of residents, stakeholders, and advocates who drive the organization’s mission forward.

“For 40 years, we have believed that everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive. During NeighborWorks Week, we celebrate not only the homes we’ve helped create, but the lives that have been transformed through financial empowerment, housing stability, and pathways to economic mobility,” said Kelly Powell, CEO of Community Partners of South Florida. “We know that affordable housing is more than a roof overhead — it is connected to mental wellness, strong families, educational success, and generational wealth. Through our Prosperity Center and partnerships, we are helping individuals and families build brighter futures one step at a time. This work changes lives, strengthens neighborhoods, and creates prosperity for all.”

In addition to celebrating CPSFL’s landmark four-decade anniversary, the event highlighted NeighborWorks Week, a nationwide initiative showcasing how local organizations empower residents, create affordable housing opportunities, and build strong, resilient neighborhoods.

“NeighborWorks is proud to celebrate Community Partners of South Florida’s 40th anniversary,” said Lee Anne Adams, EVP and Chief Operating Officer of NeighborWorks America. “CPSFL has been an impactful member of the NeighborWorks network since 1996, creating more than 2,500 new homeowners and investing more than $422 million in Palm Beach County.”

For more information about the 40th-anniversary events or to learn how to get involved, please visit www.cpsfl.org.