Jean Shafiroff

Many people who support philanthropic causes are happy people. What makes them so happy? Simply put, there is great joy in giving. Giving time, knowledge, and available resources, as a…

Serving on eight charity boards, I have had the honor to chair countless charity galas and to host dozens of parties in my homes for charity. With this in mind,…

As we enter a new year, it is time to take the opportunity to reflect on our lives and on the concept of gratitude. Gratitude, as defined in Merriam-Webster’s dictionary,…

The dictionary defines “philanthropy” as “good will to fellow members of the human race,” something that is “especially an active effort to promote human welfare.” I would add to this…