Jean Shafiroff Hosts Holiday Reception Benefiting The New York Women’s Foundation

Jean Shafiroff, philanthropist, TV host, author, and longtime board member and supporter of The New York Women’s Foundation, hosted and underwrote an elegant 75-guest holiday reception at her New York residence in celebration of The New York Women’s Foundation’s mission to advance gender, economic, and racial equity across the city.

The gathering, held in the festive spirit of the season, highlighted the Foundation’s ongoing work to uplift women through strategic grantmaking and community-driven initiatives. New York State Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright presented Citations to both Jean Shafiroff and The New York Women’s Foundation for their outstanding philanthropic work and efforts to break the cycle of poverty. Fashion Designer Malan Breton gave a vocal performance in the spirit of the holiday season.

Leaders from The New York Women’s Foundation expressed gratitude for Shafiroff’s enduring commitment and for the community’s growing support. As one of the nation’s leading gender-focused public foundations, NYWF has invested more than $130 million in over 500 organizations since its founding in 1987. The Foundation’s work champions economic security, health access, safety, and leadership development while driving systems-level change.

Attendees included Ana L. Oliveira, Mary Baglivo, Sojourner Rivers, Kerry-Ann Henry, Kimberley Moore, Susan Gutfreund, Madeline Lamour Holder, James Meguerian, NYS Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright, Jay Hershenson, Marc Rosen, Vanessa Noel, Malan Breton, Flo Anthony, Michael Spinks, and Maria and Kenneth Fishel.