A Lasting Legacy

Palm Health Foundation • Oct 13, 2020

Palm Health Foundation honors Mrs. Paula Harris, who passed away in 2020 after a life of supporting Palm Beach County health. The B.J. and Paula Harris Fund has granted more than $1 million to support community health initiatives since 2004. These grants have supported healthcare organizations such as Caridad Center, MyClinic and Kramer Senior Services, as well as provided nursing scholarships to students at Florida Atlantic University, Nova Southeastern University, and others. Mrs. Harris made the lead gift of Palm Health Foundation’s Brain Health Campaign in 2018, launching our work to put Palm Beach County on the map as a leader in brain health advancement.

Through her fund, Mrs. Harris’ legacy of generosity will continue to serve Palm Beach County’s most vulnerable and under-resourced neighbors. The B.J. and Paula Harris Fund will continue to care for the community exactly how Mrs. Harris would herself.

“Palm Health Foundation is honored to steward the contributions of our fund

holders and ensure that their legacy and impact on our community never fades.”

– David Wisehaupt, Chair, Finance/Investment Committee,

Palm Health Foundation

Through powerful, effective and rewarding philanthropy, you too can create a lasting legacy for your community’s health. Palm Health Foundation is ready to serve as your philanthropic partner. Contact Carrie Browne, Director of Stewardship & Strategic Partnerships to explore the many ways to maximize your philanthropic giving through thoughtful gift planning.

CarrieB@phfpbc.org, 561-837-2281

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