$1,000,000 Check Presentation

Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick presented a check for $1 million to Community Partners of South Florida for the building and renovation of affordable multi-unit housing off of Tamarind Avenue in the Coleman Park neighborhood of West Palm Beach.

Lynda Charles, Natalie O’Hara, Thomas Valeo, Kelly Powell, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Charlotte Pelton, Kenyon Link, Brian Lynott and Jaime-Lee Bradshaw
Photo courtesy: Community Partners of South Florida

“This investment will revitalize our neighbors and empower Community Partners of South Florida to ensure that more individuals and families can access the resources they need to thrive,” said Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick. “This project is about transforming lives and creating new opportunities for economic growth, improving community health and fostering a strong sense of neighborhood and pride.”

The multi-unit condos will feature 4-6 units depending on zoning and the first floor will serve as retail space and small business incubators, offering in-home entrepreneurs a chance to operate out of a professional setting.

Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick
Photo courtesy: Community Partners of South Florida

“With this $1 million, we will be able to complete the buildout of affordable housing units, right here in the heart of West Palm Beach, to support our growing workforce and families by providing a dignified housing option, in a community of choice,” said Kelly Powell, CEO of Community Partners of South Florida.

Focused on mental health, housing and community services, the non-profit organization has been serving Palm Beach County residents since 1986 and in that time, has helped over 100,000 individuals navigate the intersection of their health and housing needs through their 27 programs. As well as mental health services and affordable housing, Community Partners of South Florida also offers financial counseling services, youth mentoring and mortgage lending services.

“To be able to purchase a home is the American Dream,” said Powell. “We want to bring that back.”

Kelly Powell, CEO of Community Partners of South Florida

Ground breaking will begin early 2025 and these rental homes will be allocated for individuals in service fields such as education, healthcare, social work and public service.

ABOUT COMMUNITY PARTNERS OF SOUTH FLORIDA

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 .

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