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Sunday, December 14, 2025
Club Colette 215 Peruvian Avenue, Palm Beach, FL 33480

Cocktails for compass 2025

An evening of celebration and philanthropy

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Event Details

An evening of connection, purpose, and impact.

Join us for handcrafted cocktails, delicious bites, and music that brings us together—all in support of mental health and HIV care services our community urgently needs.

This year, we're bringing back our signature seated dinner experience with a renewed sense of purpose and intention. Individual tickets will not be available, your presence begins with a commitment at one of the following support levels:

   • $2,500 – Dinner for two (Host)
   • $5,000 – Dinner for four (Benefactor)
   • $10,000 – Dinner for eight (Grand Benefactor)

Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Location: Club Colette, Palm Beach
Attire: Festive

Your presence helps us continue life-saving, affirming care.

Sponsorship Details & Benefits

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    Support the Mission

    Host
    $2,500

    Includes two (2) tickets
    Sponsorship Recognition

    Benefactor
    $5,000

    Includes four (4) tickets
    Sponsorship Recognition

    Grand Benefactor
    $10,000

    Includes eight (8) tickets
    Sponsorship Recognition

    Sponsorship Recognition

    As a valued sponsor, your organization will receive prominent recognition across multiple platforms, including:

    Featured on all event Save the Dates and Invitations (both printed and digital).

    Highlighted in the official Event Program, distributed to all attendees.

    Included in a broad range of marketing materials and publications associated with the event.

    Promoted extensively through our event marketing campaigns, including dedicated exposure on our website and dynamic social media platforms both leading up to and following the event.

    2024 Sponsors & Community Partners

    Grand Benefactors
    James Berwind & Kevin Clark
    Bill Bone
    Donald A. Burns Foundation
    Stephane Castoriano & Daniel Ponton
    JP Morgan Chase

    Benefactors
    Mauricio Busa & Barry Hayes
    Burt Minkoff

    Hosts
    Paul Bernabeo & David Cohen
    Terry Bowie & William Feldkamp
    CAN Community Health
    Christopher Caneles & Stephen Nesbitt
    Nancy Chanin
    CIBC
    Guy Clark & Harrison Morgan
    Nicholas Coppola & David Crespo

    Hosts
    James Curtis & Jason Colin
    DeDe DeHon
    James J. Goad, MD
    Michael Grattendick & Charles Freeman
    Alex Griswold & Nolen Doorack
    Michael Judd & Ben Small
    Barry Lowenthal
    Bram Majtlis & Nick Gold
    Stephen Mooney & Scott Velozo

    Hosts
    Mark Morrow & Levi Morrow-Brown
    Philip Nardone & Scott Peltier
    Joe Pacetti
    Julie Seaver & Penny Johnson
    Steven Stolman & Rich Wilkie
    PBCHRC - Hon. Rand Hoch
    Jim Dove Design
    Brad & Yaz Inman

    2024 Steering Committee

    Meet the team who makes the magic happen:
    Bill Bone · Julia Murphy · Scott Velozo

    Why We Celebrate

    Cocktails for Compass, traditionally held on the second Sunday in December, is our signature annual fundraiser that unites our community’s most distinguished residents for an unforgettable evening of celebration and philanthropy. 

    For more than 35 years, Compass has stood as a vital resource for LGBTQ+ individuals and those impacted by HIV across Palm Beach County. The generosity raised at Cocktails for Compass directly fuels essential programs, including:

    Free mental health services

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    Youth groups and activities

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    HIV/AIDS insurance premium and co-pay programs

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    Peer-support and Social groups

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    Cultural competency trainings for government agencies, corporations, and small businesses

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