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The Southampton African American Museum (SAAM)
held a summer benefit which honored event co-chair and
philanthropist Jean Shafiroff.
The Benefit was co-chaired by Jean Shafiroff, Her
husband,
Martin Shafiroff, along with Aisha Christian &
Michael Steifman
at Main Prospect in Southampton, NY.
The aim of the event was to support the museum’s Campaign to
support its operations and endowment. The Southampton
African American museum, a former Black barber shop
opened on June 19, 2021, and is the first African American
designated landmark in the Village of Southampton, NY. There
was a special musical performance by Obie Award Winning
actor Antwayn Hopper of Broadway hit “Strange Loop”.
Among the many notable guests were:
Jean Shafiroff, Martin Shafiroff,
Aisha Christian,
Michael Steifman,
Executive Director - Brenda Simmons,
Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman,
NYS Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright,
Greg D’Elia,
Anita Farrington,
Michael Henry Adams,
Jeffrey Banks,
Nancy Stevens-Smith,
Antwayn Hopper,
Marsin Mogielski,
Brigitte Segura,
Binh Douglas,
Senator Leroy Comrie,
Lee Fryd,
Brigitte Segura,
Marsin Mogielski,
Patricia Shiah,
Tom Shiah,
Hazel Forrester.
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About Jean Shafiroff:
Jean Shafiroff is a philanthropist,
humanitarian, TV host, writer, and the author of the book "Successful
Philanthropy: How to Make a Life By What You Give". Jean
works extensively as a volunteer fundraiser and leader in
the philanthropic world. She serves on the boards of 8
charitable organizations and each year chairs upwards of
eight to 9 different charity galas. Among the many causes
she champions are those involved in women’s rights, rights
of the underserved, health care, and animal welfare.
Jean serves on the boards of the American
Humane, Southampton Hospital Association, NYC Mission
Society, French Heritage Society, Couture Council of the
Museum at FIT, Global Strays, New York Women's Foundation,
Casita Maria, and Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation
Honorary Board. A Catholic, she served on the board of the
Jewish Board for 28 years and now is one of their honorary
trustees. Jean Shafiroff has been honored numerous times by
a variety of charitable organizations for her work. Jean
Shafiroff is among the leading ladies of the philanthropy
world, both nationally and internationally.
Jean Shafiroff is an influencer and has over 1.2m Instagram followers.
For more information, please visit
www.jeanshafiroff.com
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