Community Partners of South Florida (CPSFL) is proud to announce its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of dedicated service to the families of Palm Beach County and celebrating 40 years rooted in home, health and hope.
Throughout 2026, Community Partners of South Florida will host a year-long celebration honoring its legacy in community well-being and development and its holistic approach to housing, mental health, and community services.
Known traditionally as the Ruby Anniversary, this 40-year milestone symbolizes enduring passion, strength, and devotion—qualities that mirror CPSFL’s unwavering commitment to Palm Beach County’s children and families
“Reaching this 40-year milestone is a testament to the resilience of the families we serve and the innovative spirit of our organization,” said Kelly Powell, CEO of Community Partners of South Florida. “We have done incredible work changing the odds for those facing financial, social, and emotional adversity. I am deeply committed to ensuring this vital work continues for decades to come, further strengthening the fabric of our communities and ensuring every child and family in Palm Beach County has the opportunity to thrive.”
The success of the past 40 years is a collective achievement. CPSFL extends its deepest gratitude to every staff member, board member, volunteer, and donor who has fueled this mission. The agency also shares a special note of appreciation for its past leadership, specifically president emeritus John Corbett, former CEOs Patrick McNamara and Scott Hansel, whose vision helped shape the organization into the powerhouse it is today.
“Celebrating four decades is an incredible milestone,” said President Emeritus John Corbett. “Looking back to when we started as the Housing Partnership in 1986, I am so proud of the journey we’ve taken together and how we overcame challenges that nearly closed our doors. It was the steadfast commitment of our people that kept us afloat in those early years.”
“Now, we’ve grown into the Community Partners of South Florida you see today,” he said. “The heart of this organization and what we’ve spent years creating is about changing the course of people’s lives for the better. I am humbled to see the difference our dedicated staff continues to make for countless families across Palm Beach County and could not be more honored to stand alongside them as we celebrate 40 years of serving South Florida’s health and housing needs.”
By meeting residents where they are—in schools, homes, churches, and community centers—CPSFL remains woven into the fabric of Palm Beach County. Its wraparound model provides a nuanced, socio-emotional approach to care that remains unreplicated in the region, ensuring that as the agency enters its next decade, it continues to save taxpayer money and drive meaningful economic growth.
For more information about the 40th-anniversary events or to learn how to get involved, please visit www.cpsfl.org.
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About Community Partners of South Florida
Community Partners of South Florida is a $15 million comprehensive community development nonprofit agency headquartered in Riviera Beach that provides services to families facing social, emotional, and financial adversity. By using a unique, breakthrough approach integrating housing and financial empowerment, child and family mental health, and community services, Community Partners of South Florida creates self-sustaining families and communities and serves as a driver for growing its local economy. For more information about Community Partners of South Florida, visit www.cpsfl.org. Community Partners of South Florida is a proud chartered affiliate of NeighborWorks America, a national, nonpartisan nonprofit striving to make every community a place of opportunity.
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