The 26th Annual Old Bags Luncheon

Celebrity Speaker Alana Stewart Headlines Iconic Fundraiser

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, the 2025 OBL Celebrity Speaker was actress, host, author and spokesperson Alana Stewart. Stewart is known for her philanthropic work, including as CEO of The Farrah Fawcett Foundation, which funds cancer research and promotes prevention and awareness. The OBL 2025 IT Bag Designer was Jada Loveless. Her namesake Jada Loveless line displays a rich backdrop of textures and shapes that combine fine leathers, textiles, and timeless exotics such as American Alligator and Porosus Crocodile featuring 18K gold and semi-precious stone clasps.

The 2025 Old Bags Luncheon Event organization was led by event co-chairs, Sonja Stevens and Joan Yanow.  The silent auction co-chairs are Barbara Pendrill and Theodora Pace.  The sponsorship chair is Nancy Bush. The Center’s Board Chairwoman is Karen Swanson and the 2025 OBL honorary Chair was Audrey Gruss.

Notable attendees at the event included: Alana Stewart, Jada Loveless, Kathy Hilton, Joan Yanow, Sonja Stevens, Audrey Gruss, Bettina Anderson, Karen Swanson, The United States Ambassador to Greece (nominee) Kimberly Guilfoyle, Jamee Gregory, Ramona Singer, Leesa Rowland, Dr. Norman and Mia Rowe, Lois Pope, Francis Fisher, Alyssa Quinlan, Michelle Worth, Michelle Russell-Johnson, Nancy Bush, Todd L’Herrou, and Ellen Vaughan.

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