Center For Family Services’ ‘Havana Nights’ Brings Cuban Heat & Community Spirit To Palm Beach

Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County transported guests to the vibrant streets of Havana at its sold-out “Havana Nights” fundraising event at the historic Palm House in Palm Beach. The Cuban-inspired evening blended Latin flair, cocktails under the palms, and high-energy entertainment, with a mission to expand access to mental health care for vulnerable children, families, and individuals across the region.

Guests gathered poolside for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres before moving indoors, where lively Latin beats set the tone for gourmet Cuban-inspired food stations, a cigar-rolling station, an immersive rum-tasting experience by West Palm Beach’s own Revenge Rum, and a spirited live auction. The setting at Palm House, with its old-world glamour and tropical ambiance, offered an ideal backdrop for an evening that celebrated both Cuban culture and Palm Beach style.

The event was co-chaired by social philanthropists Barbara and Andrew Pendrill and Theodora and Anthony Pace, whose leadership helped bring together an engaged host committee including Nancy Bush, Nancy Haviland, Bella Rapp, and Crystal Tropeano, plus a dynamic community of supporters committed to strengthening local mental health resources.

Proceeds from the event will support the Center for Family Services’ counseling, recovery, and youth program services, ensuring that critical mental health and family empowerment programs remain accessible to those who need them most.