1-in-5 adults and 1-in-6 youth experience a mental health episode each year. Let’s work together in building a healthier community.

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We’re here to answer any questions you may have. Whether you’re looking for more information, want to get involved, or need assistance, feel free to reach out. Our team is dedicated to helping you connect with the resources and support you need.

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Compassion Health Foundation

Office Telephone:

305.290.3692

Mailing Address:

1314 E. Las Olas Blvd.
#703 Fort Lauderdale,
Florida 33301

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Meet Our Advisory Team and Event Committees

Our dedicated Advisory Team and Event Committees play a vital role in shaping the direction and success of our initiatives. Comprised of passionate individuals committed to our mission, they bring valuable expertise and guidance to ensure our events and programs make a meaningful impact.
Founder

Maria Sanchez Hunt

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Maria Sanchez Hunt

Maria’s heart and labor have been in the nonprofit sector for decades. She is a well-known, accomplished development leader with over 20 years of success in both the corporate and philanthropic communities. Her experience and leadership include work with large national organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America and the American Heart Association.

Through her own consulting company, Fundraising Management, Inc., Maria has helped build and restructure local community foundations from their formation, marketing, and strategic plans to conducting the most successful fundraising campaigns, raising millions of dollars for important causes and missions.

In her consulting role with Compassion Behavioral Health, Maria witnessed the community’s mental and behavioral health needs firsthand. During this period, and through her personal journey, she became motivated and passionate about forming The Compassion Health Foundation. This foundation focuses on empowering individuals to improve their mental and physical well-being. Maria is personally committed to helping those in need in this sector, always serving as a resource and support.

Through specialized organizations and therapy programs, she strives to enhance mental health awareness and education within the community. Maria is dedicated to connecting those who can help with those in need, and she remains committed to serving vulnerable populations with compassion and care.

Carolina Sanchez

Grupo Corinsa/Pepsi Bottling Co

Kenneth Stiles
Stiles Corporation- Broward
Past Annual Charity Golf Chairman
Richard Pearson
Argent Strategic
Steven Freidman

CohnReznick

Alejandro Echeverry

STILES Architectural Group

Paul H. Minoff

TrippScott

Broward Sheriff’s Office

2026 Humanitarian Leadership Award Recipient

Judge Ari Abraham Porth

2026 Humanitarian Leadership Award Recipient

Dr. Barry Reiman

Recovery Unplugged

Christine Shale

Vital ARD Solutions

Teddy Morse

Ed Morse Automotive Group
2027 Humanitarian Leadership Award Recipient

Mark Doyle

Holy Cross Health
Past Annual Charity Golf Tournament Chair

John Bottone

Federal Law Enforcement Officers
Speakers Series

Mary Jaramillo Mangia

Mount Sinai Medical Center

Ryan Needle

Compassion Behavioral Health

Maria Leon

STILES Architectural Group

Rachel McIntyre Govot

Coldwell Banker

Jeff Berger

Scouting America South Florida Council

David Vargas

State Farm Insurance Agency

Daniel Kaufman

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

Lauren Bernheim

NeuroHealth Treatment Centers

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You are invited

MindFest Gala

2027

Join us at the 2027 MindFest Gala on Saturday, February 20, 2027 at the Grateful Palate in Fort Lauderdale.

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An evening of compassion, community,
philanthropy, and care.