BRIDGES at Highland Celebrates Grand Re-Opening in New Location

LAKE WORTH, Fla. - Dec. 11, 2024 - PRLog -- On November 20, 2024, BRIDGES at Highland celebrated its grand re-opening at a new location, 305 Lake Avenue, in Lake Worth Beach.

The event, which drew 70 attendees, marked an important milestone in enhancing the support and services available to families in Palm Beach County. Community Partners of South Florida CEO Kelly Powell emphasized the critical role BRIDGES plays in strengthening families. "Through BRIDGES, Palm Beach County families gain the tools they need to ensure their children grow up healthy, safe, and strong. Programs like this provide a vital stepping stone toward future success — helping children enter Kindergarten ready to learn and ensuring they're reading on grade level by the end of third grade," said Powell.

BRIDGES is a network of neighborhood hubs funded by the Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County. These hubs connect families with resources to foster healthy development, school readiness, and community engagement.

The re-opening event was attended by notable community leaders, including Vice Mayor of Lake Worth Beach Sarah Malega, representatives from Highland Elementary School, Fire Station 91, the Lake Worth Beach Sheriff Department, Children's Services Librarian Cindy Ansell, and Pastor Loren Samuels of Lighthouse New Testament Church.

Supporters and collaborators such as the Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County, Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies, and the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County also played an essential role in making this celebration a success. Local artist Jose Mendez provided event photography, while DJ Marlon Reid of Harmonious Muziek and Teen Outreach Program Coordinator at CPSFL set the celebratory tone.

For more information about BRIDGES at Highland, contact Site Administrator Rosa Negron or BRIDGES Site Director Deneisha Watson at dwatson@cpsfl.org or 561-899-1652. For referrals and partnership opportunities, contact Anna Camposeco at acamposeco@cpsfl.org.

Community Partners of South Florida is a $16 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.