Jean Shafiroff, philanthropist, TV host and author, celebrated her birthday with a crowd of well-wishers at her residence in New York City in Honor of American Red Cross and the victims of the California fires. To honor New York Fashion Week she wore four different outfits from designers including, Wes Gordon for Carolina Herrera, Victor dE Souza and Malan Breton.
Notable attendees included: Jean Shafiroff, Candace Bushnell, Jon Ledecky (owner of the New York Islanders), Consul General of Italy to the United Nations Fabrizio di Michele and his wife Giorgio De Parolis, Julia Haart, Ruth LaFerla, Bianca Lopez, Lucia Hwong Gordon, Doreen Howe, Jose Domingue, Angel Pai, fashion designers Victor dE Souza , Jason T. Busch, Maryanne Grisz, CD Greene, Nabys Vielman, Ron Dyce, Cyril Verdavainne, and Fern Clausius.
Doreen Howe, Regional CEO of the American Red Cross spoke at the event and Jean gave a passionate speech about how devastating the California fires were and asked guests to donate instead of giving her a gift. Jean Shafiroff also pledged a generous contribution.
About Jean Shafiroff:
Jean Shafiroff is a philanthropist, humanitarian, TV host, writer, and the author of the book “Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life By What You Give”. Jean works extensively as a volunteer fundraiser and leader in the philanthropic world. She serves on the boards of 8 charitable organizations and each year chairs upwards of eight to ten different charity galas. She also hosts and underwrites many large parties in her homes for different non-profits. Among the many causes she champions are those involved in women’s rights, rights of underserved populations, health care, and animal welfare. In addition to hosting her own TV show, entitled Successful Philanthropy, Jean Shafiroff often appears on TV shows, podcasts and then in the press about her fashion and philanthropy. She is an international leader who strives to motivate people of all ages and backgrounds to get involved in the philanthropic process.
Jean Shafiroff serves on the boards of the French Heritage Society, Southampton Hospital Foundation, NYC Mission Society, Couture Council of the Museum at FIT, New York Women’s Foundation, Casita Maria, Global Strays, and Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation Honorary Board. In addition, she is a member of the Advisory Board of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County. A Catholic, Jean served on the board of the Jewish Board for 28 years and now is one of their honorary trustees. Jean Shafiroff has been honored numerous times by a variety of charitable organizations for her work. Jean Shafiroff is among the leading ladies of philanthropy.
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Last modified: February 26, 2025
