Salute To Excellence | Digital Program Booklet 2025-26 - Journal - Page 7
President’s Message
Dear CBW Family and Community Partners,
As we begin our twenty-first year of service, I am filled with profound gratitude and renewed hope. It is with heartfelt
appreciation that I extend my thanks to our Executive Board, dedicated members, and generous donors. Your steadfast
commitment to our mission has made this past year one of remarkable progress and meaningful impact.
Throughout the 202432025 program year, CBW celebrated several transformative milestones that reflect our enduring dedication
to community empowerment. Among the most significant was becoming a receipt of a major health grant focused on supporting
our military families. This funding enabled us to host the inaugural Military Purple Up 5K Fun Run at Beach Elementary School
4a vibrant and unifying event that honored the service and sacrifice of our military community. It was more than a run; it was a
celebration of resilience, connection, and healing.
In our work, we often hear the words