NYC MISSION SOCIETY TO HONOR JEAN SHAFIROFF

Jean Shafiroff

New York City Mission Society’s Board of Directors and Champions for Children Gala Chairs, Lloyd W. Brown II, John U. Moorhead and Stanley H. Rumbough host the annual Champions for Children Gala in celebration of honorees Valentino D. Carlotti (Senior Partner at Goldman Sachs), Jean Shafiroff (Advocate and Philanthropist), the Founders of the Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem, and New York State’s first charter school, as presented by corporate chair Barclays.

The event will take place at The Plaza, Grand Ballroom, 770 Fifth Avenue, on March 12th.

The New York City Mission Society, founded in 1812, is one of the oldest social service agencies in the country. For more than 200 years, they have been helping New York City children, youth, and families break the cycle of poverty to create a cycle of success for generations to come through comprehensive programs that focus on the areas of education, workforce development, prevention, youth development and community building.

New York City Mission Society owns and operates Minisink Townhouse, a community center in Central Harlem; where programs promote academic enrichment, work experience, positive youth development and healthy family relationships. In addition, the organization partners with 9 public schools year round, including summer and holidays, in Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx to provide academic support and enrichment programs.

The Gala will honor Jean Shafiroff, esteemed philanthropist, humanitarian, and tireless advocate for social services in New York with the Dina Merrill Hartley Public Service Award. Goldman Sachs Partner, Valentino D. Carlotti, will be honored with the Champions for Children Award for his leadership and generous support of youth organizations. In addition, those who founded the Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem, New York State’s first charter school will receive the Community Service Award.

To attend the dinner, tables of 10 start at $10,000 and go up to $100,000 for a Champion Sponsorship package that accommodates 20 guests. Individual tickets start at $1,000. Please visit HERE for specific details.

 Photo By: Anne Watt