On June 19, the CHS Redefining Legacy fundraiser brought together community leaders, advocates, and supporters in Indian Harbour Beach for an inspiring evening hosted by the Mitra family. The event celebrated the power of youth leadership and the lasting impact of community investment, and at the heart of it was a young woman whose commitment to service is already leaving a powerful legacy.

Among the evening’s most moving moments was the recognition of Suhina Mitra, a recent graduate of West Shore Jr./Sr. High School and the very first CHS Youth Ambassador . In this pioneering role, Suhina has gone above and beyond to uplift her peers and support younger students across Brevard County. Through her efforts, she’s helped drive critical support to Cocoa’s Endeavour Elementary, A Community Partnership School, and has played a key role in raising more than $30,000 for CHS programs that benefit children and families throughout Brevard County.

Her leadership speaks directly to our mission throughout the Space Coast community, including Early Head Start which builds strong foundations for little learners, to integrated behavioral health care, family counseling, and workforce readiness services that help young people thrive as adults.

Sunina Mitra was recognized on the floor of the US House of Representatives by Rep. Mike Haridopolos on June 26. 

The Redefining Legacy fundraiser wasn’t just about raising funds … it was about raising hope. It spotlighted what’s possible when a community comes together to invest in the next generation, and when young people like Suhina lead with compassion, vision, and purpose.

As CHS continues to innovate and expand support across Brevard and beyond, events like these remind us that legacies aren’t only written over a lifetime, they can be redefined at any age.

Photos  and captions courtesy of Tim Shortt/Florida Today:

Students Matthew Garden, Madison McGrory and Suhina Mitra are pictured with Kamryn Young, associate executive director of Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS), at a CHS Redefining Legacy fundraiser, hosted by the Mitra family in Indian Harbour Beach on June 19. Among the highlights of the evening was honoring Suhina Mitra, a recent West Shore Jr./Sr. High School grad whose leadership as the first CHS Youth Ambassador for the state has helped students at Endeavour Elementary, a community partnership school in Cocoa, and aided in raising more than $30,000 for various CHS programs in Brevard. The CHS helps uplift children and families from cradle to career, from Early Head Start to behavioral health services to placement in the workforce.

Members of Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) are pictured at the June 19 Redefining Legacy event, hosted by the Mitra family in Indian Harbour Beach. Left to right are Christian McPherson, Deonna Augustine and Stephanie Mozer.

Suhina Mitra, holding her award, is pictured with her mother, Dr. Sue Mitra, at the Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) Redefining Legacy event, hosted by the Mitra family in Indian Harbour Beach on June 19. Suhina is a recent West Shore Jr./Sr. High School grad whose leadership as the first CHS Youth Ambassador for the state has helped students at Endeavour Elementary, a community partnership school in Cocoa, and raised more than $30,000 for various CHS programs in Brevard.

Suhina Mitra, fourth from the left, is pictured with her mother, Dr. Sue Mitra, behind her, and members of Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) at a CHS Redefining Legacy event, hosted by the Mitra family in Indian Harbour Beach. Suhina, a recent West Shore Jr./Sr. High School grad, was honored for her leadership as the first CHS Youth Ambassador for the state, work which has helped with students at Endeavour Elementary, a community partnership school in Cocoa, and in raising more than $30,000 for various CHS programs in Brevard.

The Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) Redefining Legacy event, hosted by the Mitra family in Indian Harbour Beach.

Christian McPherson, CHS community partnership school director at Endeavour Elementary, A Community Partnership School, is pictured at the Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) Redefining Legacy event, hosted by the Mitra family in Indian Harbour Beach.

Deonna Augustine, development manager with Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS), speaks at a Redefining Legacy event, hosted by the Mitra family in Indian Harbour Beach.

Suhina Mitra, second from left, poses with her father Kunal Mitra, a professor at Florida Tech, and her mother, Dr. Sue Mitra. At right is Sherri Gonzales, executive director of Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS). Suhina, a recent West Shore Jr./Sr. High School grad, was honored at CHS’ June 19 Redefining Legacy event, hosted by the Mitra family in Indian Harbour Beach.

Matthew Garden and Madison McGrory were honored with certificates for their volunteer efforts during the Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) Redefining Legacy event, hosted by the Mitra family in Indian Harbour Beach on June 19.

Recent West Shore graduate Suhina Mitra and Sherri Gonzales, executive director of Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS), speak during CHS’ June 19 Redefining Legacy event, during which Suhina was honored for her volunteer efforts.as the first CHS Youth Ambassador for the state.

Students Matthew Garden, left, and Madison McGrory, speaking, were honored with certificates for their volunteer efforts during the Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) Redefining Legacy event, hosted by the Mitra family in Indian Harbour Beach on June 19.

The Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) Redefining Legacy event was hosted by the Mitra family in Indian Harbour Beach on June 19.

Kamryn Young, associate executive director at Children’s Home Society (CHS) of Florida, Suhina Mitra and Sherri Gonzales, CHS executive director at CHS of Florida, are pictured at the CHS Redefining Legacy event, hosted by the Mitra family in Indian Harbour Beach on June 19. Suhina, a recent West Shore Jr./Sr. High School grad, served as the first CHS Youth Ambassador for the state.

Kamryn Young, associate executive director at Children’s Home Society of Florida, and Sherri Gonzales, CHS executive director, take bids on fundraiser items during a CHS Redefining Legacy event hosted by the Mitra family in Indian Harbour Beach.

The Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) Redefining Legacy event, hosted by the Mitra family in Indian Harbour Beach.