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Jean
Shafiroff,
prominent philanthropist and author of Successful
Philanthropy: How to Make a Life by What You Give,
hosted her sixth annual holiday luncheon, this time at Omar
at Vaucluse. The luncheon was held in honor of the New
York Women's Foundation, and in true holiday spirit,
Shafiroff made a generous donation in honor of the guests
who attended. The always fashionable Shafiroff wore a black
and white zebra patterned Oscar de la Renta dress with a Red
Courreges vinyl jacket and Red Christian Louboutin suede
boots.
Attendees
included: Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff, NYS
Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright, Sharon Bush, Margo
Catsimatidis, Susan Gutfreund, Patrick McMullan, Omar
Hernandez, Paola Bacchini, Chele Farley, Rita Cosby, Lee
Fryd, Jackie Weld Drake, Designer Frederick Anderson,
Designer Victor dE Souza, Designer Vicky Tiel, Ernest
Schmatolla, Silvia Frieser, Ann Rapp, CeCe Black, Larry
Kaiser, Ruth Miller, Lieba Nesis, Marilyn Kirschner, Laurel
Marcus, Maria Fishel, Dr. Penny Grant, Roy Kean, Mar Morosse,
Randi Schatz, Katlean de Monchy, Barbara Tober, Christopher
Cameron, Joyce Brooks, Pamela Morgan, Flo Anthony, Lucia
Hwong Gordon, Ariadna Vera Bustindui, Gilda Sacasa,
Alexandra Sacasa, and Alexandra Posse.
Jean Shafiroff
is renowned for her charitable giving and commitment to
philanthropy. She chairs numerous galas and hosts many
events benefitting several not-for-profit organizations each
year and is the author of Successful Philanthropy: How
to Make a Life by What You Give, a book which serves
as a practical guide for both the aspiring and seasoned
philanthropist. She serves on the boards of seven
organizations, including the New York City Mission Society,
French Heritage Society, Couture Council (Museum of the
Fashion Institute of Technology), Jewish Board of Family and
Children's Services (20+ years), Southampton Animal Shelter
Foundation Honorary Board, Southampton Bath & Tennis Club’s
Charitable Foundation, and Global Strays. She is also an
ambassador for the American Humane Society and the
Ambassador-at-large for the Southampton Animal Shelter. In
addition, Jean is a New York Women's Foundation Board Alumna
who remains very active with the Foundation and women's
issues. A volunteer fundraiser, leader, and spokesperson for
several charitable causes, Jean Shafiroff’s philanthropic
work includes improving the lives of underserved
populations, women’s rights and well-being, health care,
animal welfare, and resources for children in need, in
addition to other causes. |