KICK OFF FOR NEW YORK CITY MISSION SOCIETY

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Champions For Children Gala 

Photos By: Annie Watt

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Jean Shafiroff With Valentino Carlotti

Lloyd Brown

Alix Astir With Charles Edward Catherine

Maria_Orengo With Jay Moorehead, Valentino Carlotti, Stanley Rumbough,

Jean Shafiroff, Maureen Klinsky, William Allen, And Lloyd Brown

Dorothy White With Melody Kellogg And Maria Orengo

Stanley Rumbough With Leah Rumbough And Cole Rumbough

Maureen Klinsky With William Allen

The New York Mission Society held the kick-off event recently for the forthcoming Champions for Children Gala at The Forbes Galleries.

Guests enjoyed drinks and canapés, whilst the society’s board of directors and chairs paid respect to their honorees: Valentino D. Carlotti (Partner - Goldman, Sachs & Co.), Jean Shafiroff (Advocate and Philanthropist) and the Founders of the Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem, New York State’s first charter school, Maureen Klinsky and William Allen.

Gala chairs Lloyd W. Brown II, Jay Moorhead and Stan Rumbough each introduced an honoree, who spoke for a few minutes on their pleasure and sense of pride at being recognized by the NYC Mission Society.

Guests in attendance included: Jean and Martin Shafiroff, Valentino Carlotti, William Allen, Maureen Klinsky, Maria Orengo, Stan Rumbough, Lloyd W. Brown II, Jay Moorhead, Cole Rumbough, Sharon Bush, Nicole Noonan, Leesa Rowland, Nova Lorraine, Erik Bottcher, Cassandra Seidenfeld, Maggie Norris, Alex Aster, Geoffrey Bradfield, Roy Kean, Margo Langenberg, Ike Ude , Chele Chiavacci, Richard Farley, Lucia Hwong Gordon Paola, Arnie Rosenshein

The New York City Mission Society was founded in 1812 on the traditions of faith and charity. For more than 200 years, it has been helping New York City’s youth, families and children break the cycle of poverty through comprehensive programs that focus on the areas of education, workforce development, prevention, youth development and community building.

New York City Mission Society builds and sustains community infrastructure by promoting healthy family relationships, strengthening community ties and providing a safe place for community events and holiday celebrations. These efforts invest in the future of its communities and deliver socio- economic benefits for families, neighborhoods and the entire city. Throughout its tenure, the New York City Mission Society has maintained its core values of dignity, kindness and respect for every person served, which have helped it become one of New York City’s most effective social services organizations.

On March 12, 2014, New York City Mission Society will hold the 2014 Champions for Children Gala to honor Jean Shafiroff, Valentino Carlotti and the Founders of the Sisulu -Walker Charter School of Harlem.