On behalf of all of us at Palm Health Foundation, thank you for your generosity, your faith in our mission, and your belief in a healthier, brighter future for our community.
With gratitude,
Andrea Stephenson-Royster
Trustee, Palm Health Foundation
Together, We Can Lead Change for Better Health
January 3, 2025
Dear Change Leader,
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve on the board of Palm Health Foundation since 2011. Year after year, meeting after meeting, and through my prayers for strength and resolve each day, I renew that commitment because it is a huge part of my “why.”
Mark Twain wrote, “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” I realized many years ago that the lessons I learn may be for me alone in the moment, but they are not mine to hoard—they are to be shared with others.
My “why” is to serve others: helping people learn and grow, supporting them as they reach for heights they might not otherwise achieve, and defying the odds life has stacked against them.
This sense of purpose drives my work with Palm Health Foundation. Our tagline, “Leading Change for Better Health,” captures the essence of what we do. It mirrors my personal mission to help others tap into their resilience, find strength, and discover that, together, we can and do accomplish hard things.
Sometimes, people just need a little help—a hand to pull them up when they cannot pull themselves up alone. That’s where we come in.
This year, thanks to your generosity, we have:
- Provided community organizations with grants to expand access to health resources.
- Invested in innovative programs that address mental health, chronic disease prevention, and equitable access to care.
- Listened to and learned from residents to ensure our work reflects their needs and aspirations.
But the work is not done.
There are countless opportunities for us to do better and do more.
Your support is what allows us to continue leading change.
Together, we strengthen our communities and build a healthier future.
As we approach the end of the year, I invite you to join me in renewing your commitment to better health for all.
Together, we can lead change.
Make your year-end gift today and help us continue our health advancement work.
The Palm Health Foundation Endowment Fund provides the financial foundation for long-term strategic action.
This fall, Healthier Glades , a Palm Health Foundation Healthier Together initiative , hosted a celebration event with community and partners to honor the resident-led work accomplished over the years of the initiative’s existence. In addition to food and fellowship, attendees shared aspirations for the initiative’s future and reflected on highlights, such as: The impact of Healthier Glades’ mini grants offerings Reduction of youth violence through collaborations with the “Dads on Duty” initiative The air quality initiative spearheaded in partnership with PHF Trustee Dr. Lisa Wiese The Safety Walk – an effort to identify unsafe areas on children’s walk-to-school routes, leading to the establishment of flashing lights in critical areas Resident connection to Mental Health First Aid training , strengthening the recognition that mental health is health Palm Health Foundation is honored to be part of the work that continues to advance health in the Glades communities.
Palm Health Foundation ’s October 2025 Train the Brain community health campaign, themed “Brain Health Across the Lifespan,” offered opportunities all month long, drawing nearly 300 community members to connect with local brain health champions, access practical, science-backed information, and take meaningful steps to support brain health for themselves, their families, and their neighbors – at every age and stage of life. Train the Brain inspired local organizational collaborations from Belle Glade to Boynton Beach to offer a range of community programs to help residents of all ages recognize that taking care of the brain is just as important as taking care of the body. At “Arts on the Muck,” Glades community elders engaged in arts activities, memory boosting games, music, and movement during a football-themed afternoon. The Schoolhouse Children’s Museum joined with The Center for Child Counseling to bring the brain-boosting benefits of yoga, art making, and music to children, while their parents and caregivers learned practical, science-based tips to support brain health and emotional well-being at home. “Collaborations such as these create partnership opportunities though which we can further strengthen our communities,” said Ljubica Ciric, Senior Director of Strategic Impact, Center for Child Counseling.
Palm Health Foundation ’s Scholarship Reception on October 28, 2025, brought together nursing and behavioral health scholars with their donors for an inspiring evening at The Center for Philanthropy in West Palm Beach, FL. Over 90 guests gathered in the center’s tropical courtyard to celebrate 62 scholarship recipients, with musical entertainment provided by orchestra students from Grace Notes Music Foundation . Together with donors, Palm Health Foundation has awarded more than $4.6 million in health professions scholarships since 2001. Gratitude flowed throughout the evening as scholars met their scholarship donors—many for the first time—and two former recipients shared their personal stories of overcoming barriers to continue their education and become health professions leaders thanks to The Debra Coffman Howe Nursing Scholarship Fund at Palm Health Foundation. Dr. Alice Brumley spoke about how her scholarship supported her through the challenges of nursing during the pandemic. “More than financial support, it was knowing that someone believed in me, and my community was supporting me,” she said. Today, Dr. Brumley serves as Interim Director of the Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center at FAU, leading compassionate, community-centered care for individuals and families affected by memory disorders.
Community campaign to highlight brain health at every stage of life, aiming to boost resilience and prevent neurological issues.
Applicants must attend at least one workshop to be eligible for Healthier Glades 2026 mini grants.
With wisdom shaped by lived experience, Clovis speaks to the power of education, caregiving, and holding fast to dreams—even in the face of adversity – in this heartfelt reflection. Clovis is a shining example of resident leadership, and Palm Health Foundation is proud to partner with her in building a stronger, healthier Palm Beach County.
Classes scheduled to resume August 5, 2025
