22nd 'No Excuse for Abuse' Evening Set

Mandy Gonzalez

(Press Release) West Palm Beach, FL – January 26, 2026: Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service of Palm Beach County (Alpert JFS) is proud to announce its 22nd Annual No Excuse for Abuse Evening, taking place on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 6:15 p.m. at the Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. This year’s event will feature a headline performance by Mandy Gonzalez, the acclaimed Broadway star known for her powerhouse roles in Hamilton, Wicked, and In the Heights.
 
More than a celebration, No Excuse for Abuse is a vital fundraising event that helps sustain Alpert JFS’s essential programs and services, including mental health counseling, Mental Health First Aid, psychiatric care, food-insecurity support, and more. Alpert JFS serves more than 12,000 people annually across Palm Beach County, a number that continues to rise each year as community needs intensify.

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The evening will also honor Hope and Gary (z”l) Hoffman with the 4th Annual Luminary Award, recognizing Gary’s extraordinary impact and Hope’s ongoing dedication to the mission of Alpert JFS. As Immediate Past Board Chair and President, Gary played a pivotal role in strengthening Alpert JFS’s programs and championing mental health and safety for all. Together, their leadership and generosity have transformed lives and strengthened the fabric of the community.

“For more than two decades, No Excuse for Abuse has united our community around the importance of mental health, safety, and compassion,” said Jennifer Lesser, Board Chair and President of Alpert JFS. “This evening is not only a celebration of hope and resilience but also a vital opportunity to support the essential programs that help individuals and families thrive.”

Guests will enjoy a powerful musical performance by Mandy Gonzalez and an uplifting program celebrating resilience, safety, and hope. Former Alpert JFS Board Chair and President Zelda Mason will serve proudly as Presenting Sponsor. Event Co-Chairs include Amy and Jeffrey Devore, Lesley Sheinberg, and Carolyn and Michael Yasuna. 

To learn more or register for the event, visit https://www.alpertjfs.org/2026nefa/. Couvert is $325 per person. Sponsorships and giving opportunities are available. For questions or additional information, please contact [email protected] or call Francine Wunder, Chief Development Officer, at 561-713-1886.