2021 Toasting E-Journal

Toasting Union Settlement A Virtual Fall Reception THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2021 6:30PM

HONORING

Union Settlement Staff & Szilvia Szmuk-Tanenbaum Pine Tree Foundation of New York

E V E N T

J O U R N A L

Dear Friends of Union Settlement, Hello and thank you for joining Toasting Union Settlement. We are pleased to highlight Union Settlement’s work in East Harlem, not just during the pandemic, but throughout our 125 year history. We hope to provide you with a deeper understanding of both the vibrant community of East Harlem, and how important and impactful our work is to the 10,000 East Harlem residents we serve each year.

Tonight is a celebration of our dedicated Union Settlement employees, who have demonstrated tremendous compassion, bravery and resiliency throughout these difficult times. We are also thrilled to honor Szilvia Szmuk-Tanenbaum, a longtime supporter and former Board Member of Union Settlement.

We are also grateful to all of our sponsors and benefactors who enable Union Settlement to effect real change in East Harlem.

While we would prefer to gather with you in person, we are grateful you chose to join us this evening, and hope to see you in person in 2022.

Thank you again for your continued support—it is deeply appreciated.

Sincerely,

Amy Sherman Chair, Board of Directors

David Nocenti Executive Director

Thank you to our sponsors!

Dreamers Daniel & Nancy Paduano

Heroes Bill & Jan Arnold Jagdeep & Shashi Dayal Marshall Donnelley Healthfirst Mickie & Bob Kerson Amy Sherman

Champions Josephine C. Dobkin Brad & Shirin Green Ruth E. Pachman & Donald T. Fallati Robin Sparkman & Howard Robbins

Thank you to our sponsors!

Advocates Anonymous Peter H. Baker Dr. Scott & Yvonne Cooper Kalaivani S. & T.J. Duane Robert & Sally Edgar Reginald Harwell & Pia Flanagan David Nocenti & Andrea Shapiro Davis Susan Puder & Peter Verrengia Gina Rusch Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. Martha & Alex Wallau

We are very proud of Union Settlement and the work that it does for its community.

Daniel P. & Nancy Paduano

Congratulations to Union Settlement and the honorees.

Bill & Jan Arnold

Many thanks to Union Settlement Staff for its response to the pandemic and for the continuing support of Szilvia Szmuk-Tanenbaum during her service on the Union Settlement Board.

Peter H. Baker Dean Emeritus of Marymount Manhattan College

Congratulations to Szilvia for her long-time support and her leadership as a Board member.

Susan Puder & Peter Verrengia

So grateful to our staff, volunteers, supporters, and Board

Amy Sherman, Chair, Union Settlement Board of Directors

In honor of Szilvia Szmuk-Tanenbaum for her generosity and vision & Union Settlement's Staff for their courage, dedication and empathy during the Covid-19 pandemic.

"Whenever you are engaged in work that serves humanity and is for the building of humanity, it has dignity and it has worth.”

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Mickie & Bob Kerson

Bravo to the exceptional staff of Union Settlement!

Thank you to Szilvia Szmuk-Tanenbaum!

We are thrilled to be part of this evening where we salute you and your contributions on behalf of East Harlem.

Ruth Pachman and Don Fallati

Congratulations to Union Settlement!

Robin Sparkman & Howard Robbins

THANK YOU to Union Settlement’s wonderful employees!

You have shown unparalleled strength, commitment and compassion throughout the pandemic, and you all are true heroes.

On behalf of the entire organization, it is both an honor and a pleasure to honor you this evening.

David Nocenti, Executive Director

Congratulations to tonight's honorees!

We are simply in awe of Union Settlement's staff - it is truly an honor to support them in any way we can. And a big thank you to Szilvia for her generosity and dedication.

Vani & T.J. Duane

Shirin and I are in awe of the Union Settlement staff and the way in which they have persevered over the past 18 months.

We’re grateful for this opportunity to celebrate USA and honor its staff!

-Brad A. & Shirin Green

Congratulations to Szilvia Tanenbaum and to Union Settlement’s amazing employees!

David Nocenti & Andrea Shapiro Davis

Congratulations to the entire Union Settlement Staff and my friend Sylvia Szmuk-Tanenbaum.

Your service to the community is an inspiration. I am honored to recognize the important contributions you have made to the East Harlem community.

Reggie Harwell & Pia Flanagan

Congratulations Union Settlement!

Gina Rusch

Congratulations to tonight's Honorees. And a special thank you to the leadership and staff for their dedication, service, and outstanding work this year!

Jagdeep Dayal

Board of Directors Amy Sherman

Chair

Eli Gross Vice-Chair Dawn M. Zappetti

Vice-Chair

William Arnold

Treasurer

Reginald E. Harwell

Secretary

Ed Adler Jo-Ann Barrett David Castelblanco Susan Chapman Courtney Dankworth Jagdeep Dayal Kalaivani Duane Robert V. Edgar Elsie Encarnacion Edward Fitzpatrick, III Brad A.Green

Kate Hamill Mickie Kerson Saliq Khan Kevin LIbby Lateefah Odedina Ruth Pachman Katia Pedraza Gina Rusch Robin Sparkman Kate B. Townsend Drew Warshaw Ariana Younai