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  Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff With Malan Breton   The New York Women's Foundation (NYWF) ushered in the holiday season with a joyous celebration hosted by philanthropist Jean Shafiroff, honoring the Foundation’s unwavering commitment to advancing gender equity and supporting women and girls across New York. The event was a resounding success, bringing together notable guests and supporters of the Foundation's mission.  NY State Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright presented citations to long-time Board member Jean Shafiroff and Ana L. Oliveira, the dynamic President and CEO of NYWF. These honors recognized their outstanding contributions, leadership, and dedication to improving the lives of women and families while championing economic justice and equality.    George Wayne Jean Shafiroff With Rebecca Seawright, Margarita Rosa, Camille Emeagwali, Devika Gopal Agge & Gloria Pitagorsky “It is an honor to support the transformative work of The New York Women’s Foun...

  Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff With Patrick McMullan Candace Bushnell With Jean Shafiroff And Fern Mallis Jean Shafiroff, philanthropist, author, and humanitarian, hosted an elegant holiday cocktail reception in her Upper East Side apartment to benefit the Mission Society of New York City. The festive gathering brought together a diverse array of guests united by their commitment to philanthropy.  At the reception, the Mission Society of New York City and Jean Shafiroff were presented with citations for their philanthropic work from NYS Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright.  The Mission Society of New York City, a venerable nonprofit founded in 1812, continues to provide life-changing programs for underserved youth and families in New York City. Shafiroff, a long-time supporter of the organization, welcomed guests to her beautifully adorned home, which was elegantly decorated for the holiday season with twinkling lights, and floral arrangements.   Jean Shafiroff With Yog...

  Jean Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff With Rita Cosby On Monday, November 21st  Philanthropist, author, advocate, TV host, and fashion influencer, Jean Shafiroff hosted a holiday celebration with all her closest friends and family to help raise money for Mission Society of NYC. Jean has sat on the board of the Mission Society since 2014.  Jean Shafiroff With Flo Anthony Throughout the party guests including Martin Shafiroff, Rita Cosby, John Catsimatidis, Aleks Mehrle, Aline Mehrle, Dr. Lee Philips, Martha Stine, Guy Stanley, Jonathan De Winter, Victor De Souza, Malan Breton, Janna Bullock, Michael Adams, Bill McCuddy, Jackie Weld Drake, Lee Fryd, Susan L. Taylor, heavy weight gold medal boxing champion Michael Spinks, Liliana Cavendish, Tony Bowles, Gloria Lee, Dee Rivera, Flo Anthony, Terry Corbett, and Randi Schatz enjoyed champagne and passed hors d’oeuvres provided by Cornelia Guest Catering. Midway through the night, Jean took the floor to speak about how thankful she was...

**** ON PARK AVENUE Photos By: James Edstrom **** Jean Shafiroff With Daisy And Bella Jean Shafiroff With Katrina And Don Peebles Deputy Borough President Aldrin Bonilla, With Jean Shafiroff, Elsie McCabe Thompson, Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer And Martin Shafiroff (New York, N.Y.) – Martin and Jean Shafiroff hosted a pre-gala kickoff cocktail reception for the New York City Mission Society's Annual Champions for Children benefit in April. More than 100 people attended the event, despite the rainy weather! Iconic George Wayne “The Mission Society has been improving the lives of children in New York City for more than 200 years,” said Jean Shafiroff, Board Member and Gala Chair. “What I love most about the Mission Society is that all of us work together with a common mission to combat poverty and create opportunity." "We're extremely grateful to Martin and Jean Shafiroff for their ongoing generosity ...

**** HIGH SOCIETY Photos By: Owen Hoffman/Patrick McMullan **** Allegra And Leah Rumbough With Antonella Lemos Maggie Norris Brooke Laing With Cole Rumbough And Lynn Pyfer New York City Mission Society’s Junior Society hosted holiday cocktails to benefit their annual holiday toy drive at Pilotage Fun & Hobby. Comprised of young professionals in the New York City Area, the Junior Society supports the mission, vision and values of New York City Mission Society through hands-on outreach, innovative networking and unique fundraising opportunities. As the next generation of philanthropists, including Melissa Berkelhammer, Brooke Laing, Antonella Lemos, Cole Rumbough, and Liz Shafiroff, they support the New York City Mission Society’s goal to improve the lives of children, youth, and families in the city’s most underserved communities. Deeply devoted to the cause, Jean Shafiroff will serve as the honoree for their upcoming benefit ga...

**** THE HAMPTON'S **** Jean Shafiroff Sharon Bush And Oscar Plotkin Ted and Dina Merrill Hartley along with distinguished Event Committee Members Lizzi Bickford, Charles Bullock, Cornelia Bregman, John U. Moorhead, Stanley Rumbough, and Jean Shafiroff hosted a perfect summer soiree on, in East Hampton, NY. The intimate benefit dinner was held at the private estate of Mr. & Mrs. Hartley, the intimate evening included dinner, fireworks, and live musical performances by Tony Award nominee Christine Andreas and cabaret singer Cole Rumbough. With over 50 guests in attendance, which included such luminaries as— Martha Stewart, Ambassador Bonnie McElveen Hunter, Sharon Bush, Boo Grace, Flo Anthony, Julianne Michelle and Randi Schatz, to name a few. The evening also marked the 30th anniversary of board service by Mr. Stanley H. Rumbough, son of Mrs. Dina Merrill Hartley. Mr. Rumbough, a proud descendant of the Colgate and Rumbough families, h...