The 26th Annual Old Bags Luncheon: The Palm Beach Charity Event Supporting County Families

The Center for Family Services Palm Beach County held its signature fundraiser, The Old Bags Luncheon, at the iconic Breakers Palm Beach.

The Center for Family Services offers families in Palm Beach County resources and professional care, including accessible mental health services, and help with challenges such as economic hardships, trauma, and mental health disparities.

The annual signature event for the Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County, the Old Bags luncheon combines fashion, philanthropy, and social engagement.

This year, the 2025 OBL Celebrity Speaker was actress, host, author, and spokesperson Alana Stewart. Stewart is known for her philanthropic work, including being the CEO of The Farrah Fawcett Foundation, which funds cancer research and promotes prevention and awareness. The OBL 2025 IT Bag Designer was Jada Loveless.

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.

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.