Old Bags Luncheon® is the Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County’s signature fundraising event.
Our premier event is once again at The Breakers Palm Beach. Palm Beach Daily News recognized OBL as one of the top five Palm Beach social events of the season. The luncheon boasts an extraordinary silent auction offering a wide selection of new or gently used authentic designer handbags, a beautiful lunch served in one of The Breakers’ oceanfront ballrooms and a celebrity speaker.
Past event sponsors include Saks Fifth Avenue, YVEL, Tiffany & Co. and Palm Beach Media Group. Would you like to be a partner of our signature event? Could your company benefit from exposure to our guest list? Consider a sponsorship with the Center for Family Services by supporting the Old Bags Luncheon.
For information about this event, please contact Ellen Vaughan, Chief Development Officer at evaughan@ctrfam.org
Sonja Stevens and Joan Yanow
Barbara Pendrill and Theodora Pace
Nancy Bush
Alana Stewart is an actress, host, author and spokesperson. She began her career by heading to New York to become a Ford model. Soon she began her acting career appearing on such popular TV series as: The Love Boat, Evil Knievel, Fantasy Island, The Bionic Woman, Hart to Hart, The Fall Guy and Masquerade. Alana’s film roles include: Allan Carr’s Where the Boys Are, Jonathan Demme’s Swing Shift, and the mini series Small Sacrifices, and many other independent films.
Get ready for an inspiring and memorable event as we welcome Alana to share her stories and insights. It’s sure to be an incredible afternoon—mark your calendars!
Photo by: Daniel D’Ottavio
Audrey Gruss is President of the Audrey and Martin Gruss Foundation, which supports charitable activities in the cultural arts, education and medical research. Gruss brings the skills of her executive experience in the fields of international marketing and advertising to the non-profit arena. She was the former Co-owner and President of Terme di Saturnia, Inc., an international scientific skincare firm, and held executive positions at J.P. Stevens and Elizabeth Arden, as Director of Advertising and Creative Services Worldwide.
Gruss is Founder and Chairman of the Hope for Depression Research Foundation (HDRF), which she established in 2006 in memory of her late mother Hope, to fund pioneering neuroscience research into the origins, new treatments and prevention of depression and its related mood disorders. She graduated with honors from Tufts University with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. A Fellow of Tufts University, she established the Audrey Butvay Gruss Science Award for women. Gruss was named as one of America’s Most Influential People for 2020 by Marquis Who’s Who.
Why donate?
You’re not just making room in your closet; you’re making an impact in the lives of people in our community who are on their journey to mental wellness!
Imagine the excitement as fellow fashion enthusiasts bid on coveted designer handbags from Gucci, Chanel, Hermes, Dior, Versace, Valentino, Chloe, YSL and other iconic fashion houses!
But it doesn’t stop there! We gratefully welcome stylish bags from other popular designers like Coach, Kate Spade, Tory Burch, Longchamp, Ferragamo, Burberry, Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren and Marc Jacobs just to name a few.
Shipping is FREE! Please contact Ellen Vaughan at evaughan@ctrfam.org for your shipping label!
Please ship to:
Center for Family Services
Attn. Ellen Vaughan
4101 Parker Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
Photo by: Nick Mele
Jada Loveless began her career as a designer after receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from the University of Georgia. Jada’s appreciation and love of fashion led her to New York for further studies at Parsons School of Design. After working several years in marketing and public relations with luxury retailers LVMH and Neiman Marcus, Jada launched her accessories collection.
The 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. Handcrafted in small batches by master artisans, each handbag is constructed from only the highest quality materials. Across the line you will see a nod to the classics as well as experience a modern voice that emphasizes individuality and bespoke luxury.
The Jada Loveless collection is sold in luxury retailers such as Marissa Collections in Palm Beach and Naples, Tootsies, Stanley Korshak, as well as select Saks Fifth Avenue Stores. The collection has been featured in numerous publications including Vogue, Town and Country, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle and WWD.
