Promise Fund, a South Florida-based nonprofit dedicated to increasing survivorship from breast and cervical cancer, will host free Mammography Screening Days on the following dates:

• August 8 at Iglesia de Dios Puerta del Cielo,709 North F Street, Lake Worth Beach, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

  • This screening event is presented in partnership with Faith Community Closet, Baptist Health and Florida Health.

 

• August 15 at Growing Strong Ministries,1512 Northeast 4th Street, Boynton Beach, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

  • This screening event is presented in partnership with Florida Mobile Mammography, Florida Health and Growing Strong Ministries.

• August 29 at Iglesia De Dios Pentecostal Mi Renacer, 2700 Forest Hill Boulevard, West Palm Beach, 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.

  • Florida Mobile Mammography, Monarch Health Services, Renacer and Florida Health.

The screening events are presented in partnership with Florida Mobile Mammography, HealthyMe, Health Care District of Palm Beach County, Origin Church, Department of Health, and Monarch Health Services.

“The Promise Fund is here to make screenings accessible for everyone, especially those who might otherwise go without care,” said Lissette Lahoz, Promise Fund’s Palm Beach  County Navigator. “Early detection can make a real difference. Treatment is often easier to manage, and people are able to focus more on their health, their families, and their everyday lives.”

While Promise Fund’s program reaches women across Palm Beach, Broward, and Martin counties, it currently operates four co-located screening programs within partner sites in Palm Beach and Broward, and is actively working to secure funding to establish a co-located program in Martin County.

Appointments are required. To register, call 877-427-7664.

Promise Fund reaches tens of thousands of women in Palm Beach, Broward and Martin Counties who are uninsured, under insured or have limited or no access to healthcare. The organization, founded in 2018 by Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker, is dedicated to increasing survivorship from cervical cancer and breast cancer by providing guided support and access to screenings, as well as early detection, treatment, and beyond.

 

To date, Promise Fund has reached more than 145,000 women in South Florida through education and advocacy, and has impacted the lives of over 27,000 women through access to screenings, diagnostics, and care and Promise Fund has helped 286 women who were diagnosed with cancer navigate getting treatment.

The Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches will host the inaugural Carnaval Palm Beaches, presented by the BrandX Company, a new signature event celebrating Hispanic business excellence, cultural influence, and economic leadership across Palm Beach County.

Held Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach and timed to National Hispanic Heritage Month, Carnaval Palm Beaches will bring together business and community leaders for a vibrant and elevated evening celebrating the people, businesses, and organizations that continue to shape the future of Palm Beach County.

More than a cultural celebration, Carnaval Palm Beaches recognizes the lasting contributions of the Hispanic community to Palm Beach County. For more than half a century, Hispanic entrepreneurs, nonprofit organizations, professionals, and community leaders have helped create jobs, strengthen neighborhoods, mentor future generations, support charitable causes, and build one of the strongest and most dynamic local economies in America.

The event reflects The Chamber’s commitment to strengthening multicultural connections, empowering all entrepreneurs, and creating pathways to economic opportunity throughout Palm Beach County.

“For generations, the Hispanic community has helped shape Palm Beach County through entrepreneurship, innovation, service, and an unwavering commitment to opportunity,” said Michael Zeff, President & CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches. “Carnaval Palm Beaches is a celebration of that legacy. It recognizes the businesses, nonprofits, professionals, and community leaders whose contributions continue to strengthen our economy and enrich our community. It is a celebration of culture, but it is also a celebration of contribution.”

Carnaval Palm Beaches will transform the Four Seasons into a vibrant yet sophisticated celebration featuring live music, refined cuisine, and artistic expression. Guests are invited to embrace festival formal attire, with elegant evening wear, bold color, and cultural expression encouraged.

A centerpiece of the evening will be the inaugural Avanza Business Awards:

• The Business of the Year Award, presented by Gunster, recognizes a Hispanic-owned business of any size that demonstrates excellence in growth, innovation, customer experience, and community engagement, and contributes meaningfully to the economic vitality of Palm Beach County.
  • Finalists: Anchor Bank, DeSigns To Go, and The Space Connect.
• The Health & Human Services Organization of the Year award, presented by SmittyShield Insurance Agency, recognizes a nonprofit organization that has demonstrated exceptional leadership in improving the health, well-being, and quality of life of Hispanic individuals and families in Palm Beach County through innovative programs, compassionate service, advocacy, education, or community support.
  • Finalists: Caridad Center, Interactive Community Alliance, and Hispanic Human Resources Center.
• The Community Impact Leader of the Year, presented by Porta Potty To Go, recognizes an individual whose leadership, service, or philanthropy has created lasting positive impact and strengthened the broader community.
  • Recipient: Longtime community leader Armando Fana was recently announced as the inaugural recipient of this prestigious award.

For decades, Fana has dedicated his career to strengthening communities, expanding opportunity, and helping shape the future of West Palm Beach. His leadership and commitment to public service have left a lasting impact on the city and the people it serves.

Carnaval Palm Beaches builds upon the momentum of Avanza Palm Beaches, the Chamber’s initiative dedicated to connecting, supporting, and advancing the County’s Hispanic business community. Through Avanza and other Chamber initiatives, Hispanic entrepreneurs and professionals build meaningful business relationships, expand their networks, access valuable resources, and strengthen their businesses while contributing to the continued success of Palm Beach County.

Proceeds from Carnaval Palm Beaches will support the Chamber’s Innovation Hub, helping cultivate entrepreneurship and equip emerging business leaders with the education, connections, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed.

Carnaval Palm Beaches is expected to become one of the Chamber’s signature annual events, celebrating not only the richness of Hispanic culture, but also the entrepreneurial spirit, leadership, and community impact that continue to shape the future of Palm Beach County.

For tickets, sponsorship opportunities and additional information, visit carnavalpalmbeaches.com.

WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. (August 11, 2026) – Three local students will start their school year with a $1,500 college scholarship, thanks to generous donations from Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller employees.

This year’s winners are Georgeia Mareska of Wellington, a graduate of Wellington Community High School; Gabriella Thomas of Wellington, a graduate of Palm Beach Central High School; and Zachary Raab of Lake Worth, a graduate of Santaluces Community High School.

The Clerks for a Cause Scholarship Program is open to children of Clerk employees. The applications are reviewed by Clerk’s office employees who select winners based on the student’s community service, grade point average and 500-word essay.

“The students selected this year stood out for their dedication to academic excellence and their enthusiasm for learning,” said Clerk Mike Caruso. “I am proud to congratulate each of our scholarship recipients as they begin this next chapter in their education.”

Clerk Mike Caruso presented each student with their check during a ceremony at the Main Courthouse on Monday, August 3.

Georgeia Mareska will attend Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, where she plans to study Motorsports Engineering. She is the daughter of Court Specialist Nikolitsa Mareska in County Civil.

Gabriella Thomas will attend University of West Florida in Pensacola, where she will study Nursing. She is the daughter of Court Specialist Nicole Thomas in County Civil.

Zachary Raab will attend Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania where he plans to study Psychology and Pre Law. He is the son of Court Specialist Jenna Raab in Unified Family Court.

The Clerk’s scholarship program is funded solely through donations from employees who voluntarily participate in the office’s Dress Down Program, which allows team members who donate $5 per pay period to wear jeans once a week. Since 2021, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller team members have raised more than $200,000 for local charities and have volunteered nearly 7,600 hours to community groups.

For more information about the Clerk’s office charitable giving programs, please visit www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/ClerksForACause.

About the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County

The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is Palm Beach County’s protector of taxpayer money and public records including marriage licenses, court documents, financial reports and real estate records. Visit www.mypalmbeachclerk.com and find us @ClerkPBC on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

Quick Takeaways

• Who: Jade Lawson, an entrepreneur, community advocate, and real estate professional.

• What: Appointed to the Board of Directors of Community Partners of South Florida.

• Where: Based in Riviera Beach, serving families throughout Palm Beach County.

• When: Announced on August 4, 2026.

• Why: Her business experience and dedication to community development will help support local Palm Beach County families and neighborhoods.

Community Partners of South Florida (CPSFL) is proud to announce the appointment of Jade Lawson to its Board of Directors. An accomplished entrepreneur, community advocate and real estate professional, Lawson brings a wealth of business experience, leadership and a passion for community development to the organization.

Lawson was raised in Palm Beach County and studied Business and Marketing at Florida Memorial University. Her entrepreneurial drive emerged early as she co-founding a modeling agency at just 18 years old and became one of the youngest entrepreneurs to secure a contract with BET. 

Over the years, she has built successful ventures, including Wine By Jade, a lifestyle brand focused on curated wine experiences and intentional networking and Best Version of You (BVOY), an organization dedicated to empowering women through mentorship, networking and engagement.

“I admire Jade’s passion for community engagement,” said Kelly Powell, CEO of Community Partners of South Florida. “She has a unique gift for bringing people together and creating meaningful connections that drive positive change. We are thrilled to welcome Jade to our Board of Directors and I look forward to working alongside her to strengthen our neighborhoods and support local families.”

Coming from a family with deep real estate roots, Lawson attended the Gold Coast School of Real Estate and actively works on property projects alongside her husband, focusing on real estate opportunities that deliver a positive community impact. 

She is also an active member of the Chamber of the Palm Beaches, working to strengthen partnerships that support local businesses and neighborhood development.

In 2021, Lawson married Douglas Lawson, Mayor of Riviera Beach. Together, they are raising a blended family, including a teenage daughter and a young daughter, in Riviera Beach, a city where Lawson’s family roots span generations, including her great-grandparents’ home which still stands today.

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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.

For more information, please contact: Jaime Elder at jaime@khannaconnections.com 

 

• Who: Inger Harvey, Executive Director of the Pahokee Housing Authority and lifelong Pahokee resident.

• What: Appointed to the Board of Directors for Community Partners of South Florida (CPSFL).

• Where: Community Partners of South Florida serves families throughout Palm Beach County, headquartered in Riviera Beach.

• When: Announced on August 4, 2026.

• Why it matters: Brings extensive local expertise in affordable housing and community revitalization to strengthen families across Palm Beach County.

Community Partners of South Florida (CPSFL) is proud to announce the appointment of Inger Harvey to its Board of Directors. A lifelong advocate for community revitalization and affordable housing, Harvey brings decades of public service, leadership, and local expertise to the organization.

Harvey has served as Executive Director of the Pahokee Housing Authority since January 2020. A proud native of Pahokee, her dedication to housing and community stability is deeply personal. 

In 1972, her family moved into the Fremd Village housing development which inspired her lifelong passion for creating safe, stable communities where families can thrive.

“Inger’s commitment to community initiatives across Palm Beach County is incredible,” said Kelly Powell, CEO of Community Partners of South Florida. “Having seen the impact of her leadership firsthand, I am thrilled to welcome her to our Board of Directors. I look forward to working with Inger again in this new capacity as we continue to strengthen families and transform communities together.”

Harvey’s commitment to service began early. At age 12, she started volunteering as a candy striper at Glades General Hospital and Everglades Regional Medical Center, serving for six years. After graduating from Pahokee High School in 1982, she attended St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, on an academic and athletic basketball scholarship.

Throughout her career, Harvey has held key leadership positions, including Juvenile Correctional Facility Administrator and Community Planner with Palm Beach County’s Office of Community Revitalization. She has also collaborated with Toward A More Perfect Union, advancing race relations and community engagement across Palm Beach County.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Harvey is active in civic and community organizations. She is a member of the Glades Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, a graduate of Leadership Palm Beach County and currently serves as Chapter President of her local Rotary Club.

Harvey and her husband, Othniel, reside in Pahokee and are proud to call the Glades community home. 

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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.

For more information, please contact: Jaime Elder at jaime@khannaconnections.com 

Quick Takeaways

• Who: Dana Ray, Business Development Director for senior living community Wellington Bay and Lisbet at Wellington Bay.

• What: Won the prestigious Rookie of the Year award from the Rotary Club of Wellington for her immediate community impact.

• Where: The award was presented at The Wanderers Club in Wellington, Palm Beach County, Florida.

• When: The recognition took place during the Rotary Club’s annual Awards Banquet on Saturday, June 27.

• Why it matters: Highlights local civic leadership and strong community ties between Wellington’s senior living sector and civic organizations.

Wellington Bay is proud to congratulate Dana Ray, Business Development Director for Wellington Bay and Lisbet at Wellington Bay, on receiving the prestigious Rookie of the Year award from the Rotary Club of Wellington.

The award was presented during the Rotary Club’s annual Awards Banquet and Installation of Officers on Saturday, June 27, held at The Wanderers Club. The event honored outgoing President Maria Fernanda Cruz for her dedicated service and celebrated the installation of incoming President Nikki Stinson by State Rep. Anne Gerwig. Ray was recognized alongside other distinguished community leaders, including Rotarians of the Year Don Gross and Chris Warren, and Frank T. Gladney Community Service Award recipient Scott Armand.

The Rookie of the Year award highlights Ray’s immediate and impactful contributions to the Rotary Club, reflecting her deep-seated passion for community engagement and service.

“We could not be more proud of Dana for earning this well-deserved recognition,” said Jay, Executive Director at Wellington Bay. “Her energy, leadership and dedication to the Village of Wellington and our broader community shine through in everything she does. Dana truly embodies the spirit of service and we are fortunate to have her representing Wellington Bay.”

As Business Development Director, Ray continues to build strong relationships across Wellington and drive meaningful connections that benefit both the residents of Wellington Bay and the surrounding community.

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About Wellington Bay

Wellington Bay is a luxury rental retirement community offering independent living, assisted living, respite care, and advanced memory care at the Lisbet Health Center, located onsite in Wellington, Florida. The community is dedicated to supporting active aging and vibrant living, offering something for everyone.

Named one of the “Best Places to Retire” by Money Magazine, Wellington boasts a thriving equestrian community, premier golf courses, and scenic neighborhoods.

Wellington Bay is owned and operated by Liberty Senior Living, LLC, a division of Liberty Healthcare Management specializing in senior living communities. To learn more about Liberty Senior Living and its communities, visit www.LibertySeniorLiving.com.

Promise Fund has just announced that it has received a $300,000 state appropriation from Florida’s General Revenue Fund to support and expand its patient navigation program for women throughout Palm Beach County.

Promise Fund commemorated the funding with a check presentation and photo opportunity on July 27 at Genesis Community Health’s Boynton Beach Medical Center. The presentation brought together Promise Fund leadership, elected officials, community partners and advocates to celebrate the appropriation and highlight the lifesaving impact of patient navigation.

Participants included Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker, founder of Promise Fund; State Senator Lori Berman; State Representative Kelly Skidmore; Promise Fund Executive Director Jacqueline Marsan, MPA; Promise Fund Board Member Amy Young, a partner at Ballard Partners; and Genesis Community Health CEO DeAnna Warren, who welcomed attendees to the health center.

During the presentation, Senator Berman reflected on her own breast cancer diagnosis and shared how integral a patient navigator was to her care and recovery. Her experience underscored the critical role navigators play in helping patients understand their diagnoses, coordinate appointments, access treatment and receive support throughout an often-overwhelming healthcare journey.

The event was held at a Genesis Community Health location where Promise Fund has helped expand access to breast and cervical cancer screening services, including the addition of mammography equipment. The partnership demonstrates how healthcare providers, community organizations and patient navigators can work together to bring lifesaving services directly to women in underserved communities.

The funding was included in Florida’s Fiscal Year 2026–2027 General Appropriations Act, recently signed by Governor Ron DeSantis. The appropriation will support Promise Fund Navigators who help uninsured and underinsured women overcome barriers that can prevent them from receiving timely breast and cervical cancer screenings, diagnostic services and treatment.

The appropriation was secured with the support of Senator Berman and Representative Skidmore, along with the guidance and advocacy of Young.

“We are profoundly grateful to Senator Lori Berman and Representative Kelly Skidmore for recognizing that access to early detection and treatment can mean the difference between life and death,” said Ambassador Brinker. “This appropriation represents far more than funding—it represents hope, dignity and a pathway to care for women who might otherwise fall through the cracks of our healthcare system.”

Promise Fund Navigators serve as trusted, personal guides for women facing barriers to healthcare. The program is especially focused on reaching low-income, uninsured and underinsured women, including residents of rural and historically underserved communities such as the Glades. Promise Fund works collaboratively with community organizations, federally qualified health centers, hospitals and other healthcare providers to bring screening and navigation services closer to the women who need them.

Boca Helping Hands (BHH) will hold its annual Bowling for Bread event on Sunday, August 30, from noon to 2:30 p.m. at Lucky Strike, 21046 Commercial Trail, Boca Raton. BHH brings kids from local children’s charities to enjoy an afternoon of bowling, food, and fun at no cost. Proceeds from the event will support the BHH KidsPack weekend meal program for kids in area schools.

The children’s charities invited to participate include 4Kids, Achievement Centers for Children & Families, Adopt a Family of the Palm Beaches, Inc., American Association of Caregiving Youth, Boys & Girls Club Boca Raton, Family Promise of South Palm Beach County, Fuller Center, HomeSafe, Pearl City Cats, Place of Hope at the Leighann and David Rinker Campus, and Propel.

Members of the community are encouraged to sponsor a child for $100, sponsor a lane for one of the children’s charities for $500, or make a donation of any size to support the KidsPack program to feed kids in area schools.

 

In 2025, the KidsPack Weekend Meals Program provided 288,546 meals to children from 15 schools and five summer camps, providing a consistent source of nutrition over the weekend when school lunches aren’t available.

Bowling for Bread is part of Boca Chamber Festival Days—a series of fun-filled August events intended to raise awareness and funds by pairing nonprofits with for-profit members of the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce. Ovation Home Insurance Exchange is Bowling for Bread’s For-Profit Chamber Partner, and the Event Sponsor is the Lee Pearlson Steinberg Foundation. The Strike Out Hunger Sponsor is the Gary Peters Family Foundation. The Ten Pin Sponsors are Ovation Home Insurance Exchange and Lawrence A. Sanders Foundation.

This is the Lee Pearlson Steinberg Foundation’s 15th year sponsoring the event. “Being part of the fun at Bowling for Bread and seeing the kids enjoy themselves is something I look forward to every year, “said Foundation Trustee Lee Steinberg. “My mom Pearl’s love for children’ s causes inspired me to support Bowling for Bread in her memory. It’s a wonderful way to honor her legacy.”

For more sponsorship opportunities, visit https://www.bocahelpinghands.org/bfb or contact Steve King at steve@bocahelpinghands.org.