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Jean Shafiroff Katrina Peebles New York, NY – Mission Society of New York City held its 96th annual Founding Families Gala on Monday, June 3rd, honoring scientist Philson Warner of Cornell University‘s Cooperative Extension and Grammy Nominee Alex Newell at a celebratory event that raised over half a million dollars to support programs that provide young people with a path towards economic opportunity. The gala, held at CAPITALE in Lower Manhattan, featured musical performances by Broadway stars Jonathan Burke, Nick Rashad Burroughs, and Alex Newell, the first-ever recipient of Mission’s Youth Trailblazer gala award. “We’re here tonight for a very special cause, and that is to change the lives of the children we serve,” said Gala Co-Chair Jean Shafiroff in her opening remarks. “We could not be prouder to have you as our guests, and to stand behind the life-changing work of Mission,” said Gala Co-Chair Katrina Peebles.   Jay Moorehead With Jean Shafirof...

Jean Shafiroff With Rosita   Jean And Martin Shafiroff New York, N.Y. – Lighting the way for equity in urban education, Jean Shafiroff and Martin Shafiroff hosted a reception on the Upper East Side on Thursday, April 4, 2019 to kick off the NYC Mission Society of New York’s annual Founding Families Gala, which raises funds to support programs that provide young people with a path towards economic opportunity. Flo Anthony And Roz Nixon Lucia Hwong-Gordon "Mission Society of New York City has been changing lives for more than two centuries, and I've been privileged - and humbled - to witness the impact it continues to make," said Jean Shafiroff. “I encourage you to attend this year's Founding Families gala, where you will support programs that serve underserved children in New York City.” Jean Shafiroff And Elsie McCabe Thompson Kathleen Giordano With Dr. Penny Grant “Our Founding Families Gala theme is designed...

**** HAMPTON'S BEST Photos By: Patrick McMullan & Tom Fitzgerald / Society In Focus **** Jean Shafiroff And Don Lemon HAMPTONS -- $300,000 was raised at the recent UNCF “A Mind Is . . .” Hamptons Summer Benefit benefiting deserving New York area students. More than 400 guests attended the Aug. 5-6 benefit weekend events, which were held at the private residences of Nancy Silberkleit, co-CEO of Archie Comics, and Lyn and E.T. Williams Jr., Frank Baker, co-founder and managing partner of Siris Capital Group, LLC and Dr. Ronald A. Johnson, president of Clark Atlanta University, were honored with the Keepers of the Flame award for being champions of diversity and education. Joe Madison, SiriusXM Urban View radio talk show host, was master of ceremonies. Jane Carter, Errol Taylor, Desiree Watson, William Pickens III, Jean Shafiroff and Paula Taylor were co-chairs for the events on Saturday and Sunday. Dr. Michael Lomax, UNCF president and CEO, de...

Jean Shafiroff And Elsie McCabe Thompson Zang Toi Jean Shafiroff held a private holiday luncheon in honor of The New York Mission Society at Michael’s New York. Those in attendance included Jean Shafiroff (Philanthropist & Activist); Elsie McCabe Thompson (President, The New York Mission Society); Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia; Zang Toi (Designer); Jeanne Lawrence (Writer, New York Social Diary); Geoffrey Bradfield (Interior Designer); Ann Rapp; Barbara Tober; CeCe Black; George Gurley; Kevin Roche; Ben Widdecombe; Randi Schatz (President, AVENUE Magazine); Edgar Batista; Andrea Greeven Douzet (Publisher, Manhattan Magazine); Carole Belladora; Craig Dix, Chele Chiavacci-Farley; Chiu-Ti Jansen; Lee Fryd; Roy Kean;  Alison Minton (Contributor, New York Social Diary); Marilyn Kirschner (Editor, TheLookOnline); Ernest Schmatolla (Founder, TheLookOnline); and Victor De Souza (Designer). A donation on behalf of each guest was made in honor of The New York Missio...