On Wednesday February 5th, the New York Mission Society held the kick-off event for the forthcoming Champions for Children Gala at The Forbes Galleries.
Guests enjoyed cocktails and canapés, whilst the society’s board of directors and chairs paid respect to their honorees: Valentino D. Carlotti (Partner – Goldman, Sachs & Co.), Jean Shafiroff (Advocate and Philanthropist) and the Founders of the Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem, New York State’s first charter school, Maureen Klinsky and William Allen.
NYC MISSION SOCIETY Pre-Gala Kickoff 2014==
Forbes Galleries, NYC
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Gala chairs Lloyd W. Brown II, Jay Moorhead and Stan Rumbough each introduced an honoree, who spoke for a few minutes on their pleasure and sense of pride at being recognized by the NYC Mission Society.
The evening couldn’t have been more perfect. Guests were in good cheer to celebrate the honorees and the good work of New York Mission Society. For more than 200 years, the organization has been helping New York City’s youth, families and children break the cycle of poverty through comprehensive programs that focus on the areas of education, workforce development, prevention, youth development and community building.
Guests in attendance included: Jean and Martin Shafiroff, Valentino Carlotti, William Allen, Maureen Klinsky, Maria Orengo, Stan Rumbough, Lloyd W. Brown II, Jay Moorhead, Cole Rumbough, Sharon Bush, Nicole Noonan, Leesa Rowland, Nova Lorraine, Erik Bottcher, Cassandra Seidenfeld, Maggie Norris, Alex Aster, Geoffrey Bradfield, Roy Kean, Margo Langenberg, Ike Ude , Chele Chiavacci, Richard Farley, Lucia Hwong Gordon Paola, Arnie Rosenshein
Click here for the invitation to the gala.
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