December 12, 2025
For immediate release
Media contact: Cara Scarola Hansen
Center for Child Counseling Public Relations Counsel
cara@yourmissionmarketing.com
Holiday Happy Hour at Salute Market Provides Healing and Hope to Children in Palm Beach County
Center for Child Counseling (CFCC) hosted Baubles and Baskets, a holiday happy hour to support vulnerable children in Palm Beach County, on Thursday, December 4 at Salute Market in Palm Beach Gardens. 77 Attendees mixed and mingled while providing healing and hope to children who have experienced abuse, violence, and other traumatic situations.
“We are so grateful to each and every one of you–our friends, our donors, our partners, our supporters. Thank you for being with us all year and the important work we are doing for children in our community. Yes, we’re having fun but it’s for such a vital cause,” remarked CFCC CEO Renée Layman.
The evening included music and chance drawings for fabulous baskets that supported the agency’s trauma services.
The event committee comprised Chairs Jessica Cecere and Jacquie Stephens, along with Cheryl Baldwin, Laura Bessinger-Morse, Penny Blitzer, Vicki Chouris, Caitlen Macias Hentze, Dana Herst, Renée Layman, Angela Lykins, Deana McCrea, MaryBeth Moore, Dominika Nolan, Andres Ochoa, and Lisa Russo.
Baubles and Baskets was made possible thanks to the support of Private Family Foundation, Deana McCrea, Horizon Care Services, Andrea Albertini, Jeff Koons, Jodie and Jeff Petrone, and Jessica Cecere. Annual corporate sponsors also include Stephens & Stevens and Valley Bank.
About Center for Child Counseling
Center for Child Counseling has been building the foundation for playful, healthful, and hopeful living for children and families in Palm Beach County since 1999. Its services focus on preventing and healing the effects of adverse experiences and toxic stress on children, promoting resiliency and healthy family, school, and community relationships. www.centerforchildcounseling.org Twitter: @ChildCounselPBC Facebook: @CenterforChildCounseling Instagram: @childcounselpbc
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