Three Service Organizations Recognized by Meadowbrook Women's Initiative
A capacity crowd was on hand Wednesday at the East Meadow Jewish Center to celebrate as the Meadowbrook Women’s Initiative (MWI) presented its annual philanthropic awards to three regional service organizations.
The afternoon included a boutique and continental breakfast, and luncheon, and featured installation of MWI officers, officiated by Rabbi Marci N. Bellows of Temple B’nai Torah in Wantagh.
Led by Lori Schonfeld, president of the MWI, and VP of Philanthropy June Stelboum, the group presented cash donations to the Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation ($6,000), Nassau/Suffolk Services for Autism - Martin C. Barrell School ($6,000) and Hofstra University School of Medicine ($8,000).
LIAF helps families grappling with Alzheimer's disease with innovative day programs and support groups for patients and caregivers, according to Alanna Rosenstein, Assistant VP and director of Early Stage Programs.
Nassau/Suffolk Services for Autism Development Coordinator Constance Grassle explained that her organization’s school provides a full range of services for children with autism from ages 3-21.
Accepting the donation for Hofstra was Allan Kelly, VP of Hofstra’s school of medicine. He thanked the Meadowbrook Women’s Initiative for their support, and announced that the fledgling program has reached a full complement of forty-five students for its upcoming class, selected from over 4,800 applicants. He also announced that the school of medicine anticipates a four-year project to add 50,000 square feet to its existing facilities on the campus.
Elected to her third and final term as president of Meadowbrook Women’s Initiative was Lori Schonfeld of Island Park. Others elected at the meeting included Executive VP Barbara Goldstein, Treasurer Millie Rinksy, Vice Presidents Gloria Cohen, Muriel Fox, Sandy Minkoff, Ellen Zipkin, Estelle Eichler, Nina Groowirth, Lilly Rozansky, Lila Barasch, Suni Fay, June Stelboum, Elaine Myers, Marilin Smolin and Rhoda Scherling. Nearly 50 other individuals were elected to positions on the executive board or as directors or committee members for MWI's upcoming year.
The Meadowbrook Women’s Initiative is a nearly 500-member-strong women’s service organization.
“We were previously known as Brandeis University National Women’s Committee,” noted Linda Susman, a spokesperson for MWI. “Two years ago we decided to separate from Brandeis, because we wanted to funnel our fundraising money to deserving organizations on Long Island.
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