Non-profit Expands Services Into Palm Beach County
The service expansion follows the organization's 16th year and its fifth annual awards gala in Fort Lauderdale.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Community-Based Connections, Inc. (CBCI) hosted its fifth annual Green Blazer Awards Gala in Fort Lauderdale, drawing nearly 250 guests. The event raises funds for youth and family programming as the organization expands its regional footprint into Palm Beach County.
Why it matters
For operators and community stakeholders, the gala highlights the scaling efforts of a regional non-profit that has moved from Broward County into Riviera Beach. Understanding the funding models of such organizations provides insight into local social service delivery and community infrastructure.
CBCI, which has operated for 16 years, provided 15,000 hours of in-home case management and conducted 68 fatherhood group sessions last year. These figures underpin the organization's growth as it extends services to Riviera Beach.
The players
Community-Based Connections, Inc.
A 16-year-old non-profit providing family strengthening, fatherhood mentoring, and in-home case management services in South Florida.
Kirk Brown
A recipient of the Green Blazer Award recognized for contributions to organizational programming.
Carol Hylton
A recipient of the Green Blazer Award recognized for contributions to organizational programming.
Brian C. Johnson
A recipient of the Green Blazer Award recognized for contributions to organizational programming.
Newton Sanon
A recipient of the Green Blazer Award recognized for contributions to organizational programming.
The details
The Green Blazer Awards Gala featured a seated dinner, live music, and an awards ceremony to recognize contributors. Revenue from the ticketed event is earmarked for CBCI mentoring and family-strengthening programs, which serve as the primary operational pillar for the organization. The expansion into Riviera Beach marks a strategic increase in the geographical scope of these social services beyond their historical base in Broward County.
Timeline
October 2026 marked the fifth annual Green Blazer Awards Gala hosted by the organization.
During the last year, CBCI delivered 15,000 hours of in-home case management services.
Market Landscape
CBCI’s growth into Riviera Beach reflects a broader trend of South Florida non-profits scaling operations across county lines to meet regional service demand. The expansion follows a 16-year operational track record established primarily in Broward County.
Operators looking to partner with regional non-profits should monitor the scaling capacity of organizations as they enter new counties. The shift in service geography often changes the pool of local corporate sponsors and community stakeholders for future projects.
The takeaway
Non-profit scaling requires consistent revenue generation through signature events like the Green Blazer Awards Gala. Organizations should track the service hour metrics reported by CBCI as a benchmark for their own social impact and administrative efficiency.
Further reading
For broader trends in regional non-profit growth, see Philanthropy.
More information
View detailed service records and mission statements on the CBCI program information website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Westside Gazette.
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