Jean Shafiroff Hosts Thanksgiving Reception Benefiting Mission Society Of New York City

In the spirit of gratitude and giving, philanthropist and 10-year Mission Society board member Jean Shafiroff hosted and underwrote a Thanksgiving cocktail reception in Manhattan honoring the Mission Society of New York City at her Park Avenue home. Founded in 1812, the Mission Society is one of New York’s oldest social service organizations, dedicated to breaking the cycle of multigenerational poverty by unlocking the potential of the city’s most underserved families.

The elegant evening brought 75 guests together for a celebration infused with compassion, fellowship, and purpose. Surrounded by friends and supporters, Jean Shafiroff highlighted the organization’s enduring commitment to education, mentorship, and opportunity in Harlem and across twelve public school programs throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.

“The tireless efforts of the Mission Society of NYC in providing education, mentorship, workforce development, mental health support, and other wraparound services to underserved communities align with my passion for creating positive change,” said Jean Shafiroff.

Guests joined in celebrating the Mission Society’s transformative work focused upon facilitating academic enrichment, college access, and workforce development that have empowered generations of New Yorkers for over two centuries, and enjoyed musical performances by Malan Breton, Yui Kitamura, and Joseph Bartning.

Attendees included Jean Shafiroff, David Hinson, Alvarez Symonette, Laura Flavin, James B Peterson Jr, Malan Breton, Victor dE Souza, Nicolas Oakwell, Lucia Hwong Gordon, Nicole Salmasi, Carmen D’Alessio, Angel Pai, Patrick McMullan, Maurizio Mauro, Marc Rosen, Kathy Sloane, Lee Fryd, Cameron Kruger, Shannon LePie, Kelly Graham, and Edgar Battista.