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Noted Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff Named to
NYC Mission Society
Board of Directors
Jean Shafiroff, noted philanthropist
who is actively involved as a volunteer fundraiser and
leader of several New York City and Southampton charitable
causes, has been elected to
NYC Mission Society’s Board of Directors, effective October
15, 2014.
Ms. Shafiroff already has devoted her time to
helping NYC Mission Society. On March 12, 2014, Ms.
Shafiroff was honored by NYC Mission Society at its annual
Gala and received the Dina
Merrill
Award for Public Service. She
co-chaired a successful event in East Hampton on August 30th and
the nonprofit’s Bicentennial Gala in December 2012, and she
is co-chairing the annual Gala planned for
Spring 2015.
“I believe deeply in the work of NYC Mission
Society and how it changes the lives of our most underserved
children in New York City. NYC
Mission Society is interested in adding business and
community leaders to its Board – individuals who are focused
on advancing our city's children forward
through education and supportive after school programs,” Jean
Shafiroff said. “I am here to support the Board and
Elsie McCabe Thompson, who I believe is moving NYC Mission
forward with strong leadership.”
“Jean Shafiroff possesses a remarkable
ability to
connect charitable groups with people and resources to
advance their mission, and her generosity and compassion are
simply infectious,” said NYC
Mission Society President Elsie McCabe Thompson.
“She has an enthusiastic dedication to help others.”
“NYC Mission
Society has been fortunate to work with Jean Shafiroff
because of her deep commitment to support children in need,”
said Derek
E. Steinhiser, Chair of the NYC Mission Society Board of
Directors. “We
were proud to honor Jean for her commitment to our
mission at our annual gala earlier this year, and are
grateful that she has reinvested in us.”
“Having worked with Jean Shafiroff on our
last gala, it became clear that she truly wants to make a
difference. She is someone who puts words into action, all
to the benefit of others. We welcome Jean to our board, and
to the NYC Mission family,” said Lloyd
W. Brown, II, immediate Past Board Chair. “We
are extremely happy that she is giving more of her time and
energy to help NYC Mission Society strengthen its
presence and programs during this third century of service
to
New York City.”
Each year, Ms. Shafiroff
chairs numerous galas and hosts events benefiting
not-for-profit organizations. Some of the galas she has
chaired include those for the New York Women’s Foundation,
Southampton Hospital, Southampton Animal Shelter, French
Heritage Society, JBFCS, Lighthouse International, American
Cancer Society, Southampton Bath and Tennis Club's
Charitable Foundation
and Solar One.
She additionally
sits on the boards of the New York Women’s
Foundation, Couture Council, French Heritage Society, JBFCS,
Advisory Board of Lighthouse Guild, Southampton Bath and
Tennis Club's Charitable Foundation, Honorary Board of
Southampton Animal Shelter.
About NYC Mission Society
NYC Mission Society is a multi-service
community-based organization that improves the lives of
children, youth and families in the city’s most underserved
communities. Through programs and services that respond to
community needs, we create cycles of success for generation
to come.
Learn more at
www.nycmissionsociety.org
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