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CHAIRS ULRIKA CITRON & CHRISTY LAMAGNA
7 t h Annual
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May 4, 2015
CHAIRS ULRIKA CITRON & CHRISTY LAMAGNA
We are gathering at the 7th Annual Stand Up & Be Counted benefit to celebrate what it means to be an advocate. Advocates stand up for something they believe in. They see opportunity for success. They do something about it. That’s why Agahozo-Shalom exists – to stand up for the vulnerable kids of Rwanda. Our kids want what every child deserves: a sense of purpose, an education, close family relationships, and a successful future. Because of YOU, in the span of 4 short years at Agahozo-Shalom, our kids are provided with all of that, and emerge as change-makers who are going out into their communities and making a difference! We simply couldn’t do it without you. Everyone needs a community of friends to help. That’s who you are. Thank you for standing up. Thank you for standing for the inspiring kids who have faced such hardship. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your continuing support.
Love, The Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village Family
WELCOME LETTER
friends
IN CELEBRATION OF ANNE very special murakoze cyane (thank you very much) STEPHEN D. SMITH ANDAJAMES M. SMITH to our event Co-Chairs: CONGRATULATION TO THE HONOREES
her legacy Ulrika Citron & Christy Lamagna and her passion
At Agahozo Shalom Youth Village in Rawanda Anne Heyman's legacy lives on
Anne's vision, leadership, tireless work and accomplishments as fouder of ASYV remain inspiration
We also thank Ulrika & Joel Citron for your years of unwavering support and enthusiasm for the work we are doing. The compassion you show to the kids we serve is an inspiration for us all. Thank you to Christy Lamagna for your tireless devotion to our mission and this event. We simply couldn’t do it without you!
Elise Meyer & Henry Feuerstein
*Anne Heyman, ASYV Founder
2015 ANNE HEYMAN SPIRIT AWARD RECIPIENTS 2015 ANNE HEYMAN SPIRIT AWARD
THE ANNE HEYMAN SPIRIT AWARD honors those who embody Anne Heyman’s vision, passion, commitment and love for vulnerable populations around the world, and are dedicated to keeping Anne’s legacy alive. The award recognizes those selfless individuals who make a difference in the lives of people across the globe. These courageous leaders recognize that, “one person with a good idea can really change the world.”*
RECIPIENTS • 2015 ANNE HEYMAN SPIRIT AWARD
Stephen D. Smith, Ph.D.
Dr James M. Smith CBE
Andrew J. and Erna Finci Executive Director Chair, USC Shoah Foundation UNESCO Chair on Genocide Education
CEO Aegis Trust
Executive Director of USC Shoah Foundation, Dr. Stephen D. Smith joined the Institute in 2009 and was named the inaugural UNESCO Chair on Genocide Education in 2013. He was installed as the first Andrew J. and Erna Finci Viterbi USC Shoah Foundation Executive Director Chair at the Institute in 2014. In the United Kingdom, Stephen founded the National Holocaust Centre and co-founded the Aegis Trust. He was also inaugural Chairman of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust. Stephen is the founder of the Kigali Genocide Memorial, Executive Producer of Kwibuka, the anniversary commemoration of the genocide in Rwanda and a trustee of the South Africa Holocaust and Genocide Foundation. A lauded international speaker and author, Stephen has numerous publications and awards to his name.
James Smith is a co-founder of the UK National Holocaust Centre along with his brother Stephen and parents. During the Kosovo crisis in 1999 he was a volunteer physician with the International Medical Corps (He was a trainee surgeon, having qualified as a medical doctor in Leeds, 1993). The late, costly and destructive international response to the ethnic cleansing Kosovo Crisis convinced James that the public health approach to the prevention of diseases should be applied to the prevention of genocide. He co-founded the Aegis Trust in 2000 and remains the Chief Executive Officer. In 2002 he staged the first major international conference on genocide prevention with the UK Foreign Office (held at The Holocaust Centre). In 2004, working with the Rwandan Government and Kigali City Council, he played a key role in establishing the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Rwanda’s capital, at a site where some 250,000 victims of the 1994 genocide lie buried. It receives tens of thousands of visitors each year, world leaders among them. James visited Darfur in 2004 and led Aegis Trust’s campaign to limit the crimes against humanity in the region. He has subsequently revisited both Sudan and South Sudan. The Peace Education program led by Aegis Trust in Rwanda is now being applied as a tool for prevention by community leaders in countries at-risk of mass atrocities, notably in Central African Republic, South Sudan and Kenya. James is the President of the UK National Holocaust Centre. He was awarded the CBE in the New Year’s Honors List in 2014 for services to Holocaust education and genocide prevention.
BENEFIT LEADERSHIP
Susanna Lachs Adler & Dean Adler Anchin, Block & Anchin LLP Avenue Capital Group Lawrence & Adele Bacow Amy G. Bermingham Jeannie Blaustein & Peter Bokor Linda Blum & Jeremy Merrin The Andrea & Charles Bronfman Philanthropies Esther & Moshe Bronstein Lori Calobrisi Ulrika & Joel Citron The Cooper Family, David, Louise, Leigh & Jessica and Barbara & Chuck Feinberg Sandy & Steve Cozen Alisa & Dan Doctoroff Sandra & Paul Edgerley Susan & Ed Falk The Family of Zachary, Benjamin & Jacob Feig Peter E. Feinberg Laurie Toll Franz and Jeffrey Franz Gelfand Family Charitable Fund Betsy & Ron Gold Joyce and Irving Goldman Family Foundation – Dorian Goldman & Marvin Israelow and Katja Goldman & Michael Sonnenfeldt
Trudy Elbaum Gottesman & Robert Gottesman Sheryl Green & Rodney Cohen Jennifer Sylvor Greenberg & Steven Greenberg The Grobmans Harris Allied The Herscher Family Beth & Dan Heyman Hermia & Sydney Heyman Justin Heyman and Lauren Heyman Sandra & Howard Hoffen Sue, John, Ryan, Thomas & Sean Hoover Noriyoshi Horiuchi Lisa & David Issroff Edward Joyce & Linda Gerstel Andrew Kandel & Jaclyn Levin Lori Feinberg Kany & Steve Kany and Family Ron Kaplan Amy & Neil Katz Bertrand Marielaure Kayiranga Harry Krakowski Jeremy & Niccole Kroll Christy Lamagna Lisa & Stephen Lebovitz, Beth & Eric Schlager, and Jodi Landau Sieber & Joseph Sieber Michael & Troi Lefkowitz
BENEFIT LEADERSHIP
Lawrence Leibowitz Robin & Benjamin Levy The Liquidnet Family Ed & Vivian Merrin Holly & Sam Merrin Seth, Jason, Jenna, & Jonathan Merrin Elise Meyer & Henry Feuerstein The Montag Family Beth & Joshua Nash Ellen & Jeff Nestler and Family Pears Foundation Brad & Kate Peck and Suzanne Peck Andrew Peskoe, Golenbock Eiseman Assor Bell & Peskoe LLP The Family of Julie, Marc & Jonah Platt The Price Family Foundation Deborah Bachman Ratner & Ronald Ratner Ira Resnick Santera Tequila, Josh Rudy, Founder Michelle Ores-Schorin & Charles Schorin Nicole & Jeff Schwartzman Seed the Dream Foundation – Marcy Gringlas & Joel Greenberg Segal Family Foundation Seven Bridges Advisors
Sharon Schneier & Clifford Brandeis Mickey Shapiro Kim Simon Steven Spielberg David Sterling - SterlingRisk Jane & James Stern Liz & Emanuel Stern Sullivan & Cromwell LLP Julie & Michael Swidler TABB Group The Tayne Family – Roslyn, Bret, Samantha, Ronen & Holly Steuart & Lisa C. Thompson Robert & Jane Toll L&R Uechtritz Foundation Howard Unger & Carolyn Stoll Linda Chatham-Thomsen & Steuart Thomsen Clarissa Payne Uvegi & Harry Uvegi Monica & Angelo Valenti Marjorie Vandow & Richard Fields Mikey Walker Lisa Weitzman & Howard Edelstein Janice Savin Williams & Christopher J. Williams Lisa Wolfe & Joe Ravitch Lawrence and Carol Zicklin Philanthropic Fund
LEADERSHIP GIFTS ($10,000+)
Platine / Platinum / $50,000+
Zagaby / Gold / $10,000-$24,999
Trudy Elbaum Gottesman & Robert Gottesman Seth, Jason, Jenna & Jonathan Merrin Pears Foundation L & R Uechtritz Foundation
Anchin, Block & Anchin LLP Anonymous Anonymous Avenue Capital Group Esther & Moshe Bronstein Ulrika & Joel Citron Harris Allied Gelfand Family Charitable Trust Joyce and Irving Goldman Family Foundation: Dorian Goldman & Marvin Israelow and Katja Goldman & Michael Sonnenfeldt Sue, John, Ryan, Thomas & Sean Hoover Noriyoshi Horiuchi Lisa & David Issroff Andrew Kandel & Jaclyn Levin Holly & Sam Merrin Deborah Bachman Ratner & Ronald Ratner Seed the Dream Foundation: Marcy Gringlas & Joel Greenberg Liz & Emanuel Stern Lisa Wolfe & Joe Ravitch Julie & Michael Swidler
Diama / Diamond / $25,000-$49,999 Alisa & Dan Doctoroff Laurie Toll Franz & Jeffrey Franz Sandra & Howard Hoffen Ed & Vivian Merrin The Montag Family The Price Family Foundation Steven Spielberg Robert & Jane Toll
SPIRIT OF ANNE COMMITTEE
Suzy & Michael Appelbaum* Galit Ben-Joseph* Linda Blum & Jeremy Merrin Rebecca & Frank Blumenthal Esther & Moshe Bronstein Ulrika & Joel Citron* Joyce & Bill Cummings Alisa Doctoroff Karen Farage* Michelle Feig* Laurie Toll Franz & Jeffrey Franz* Mark Gelfand Linda Gerstel & Ed Joyce* Alan Gill Dorian Goldman & Marvin Israelow Katja Goldman & Michael Sonnenfeldt* Trudy Elbaum Gottesman & Robert W. Gottesman* Michelle & Paul Grobman* Irit Hadari* Donna & Michael Harris Beth & Dan Heyman Hermia & Sydney Heyman Justin Heyman Lauren Heyman Sandra & Howard Hoffen*
Heidi Kurtz & Paul Hewitt Harry Krakowski* Christy Lamagna* Lisa & Stephen Lebovitz Robin & Benjamin Levy* Rachel Liu Heather Maio* Bruston Manuel Holly & Sam Merrin* Seth, Jason*, Jenna, and Jonathan Merrin Vivian & Ed Merrin Jodi & David Miller Janet Montag* Kelly & James Mosteller Lisa Munn Gail Norry Michelle Ores* Micky Padway Lisa Pistilli Nancy & Will Recant Jill & Brian Rosen Lily Safra Beth Schlager Gallit Schuller* Dolly & Barry Segal
Betsy Sheerr Roanna Shorofsky Jodi Landau Sieber James M. Smith Stephen D. Smith Chana Spielberg Jane & Robert Toll Lorena & Richard Uechtritz Rita Uechtritz Clarissa Payne Uvegi* Brian Walsh Shula Wiener* Max Winograd Susan & Robert Zaslow Jill Zipin
* Denotes Benefit Committee Member
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Laurie Toll Franz, Board Chair John Hoover, Treasurer Jeff Schwartzman, Secretary Ran Goshen Gideon Herscher Lisa Issroff Jean Kagubare Bertrand “Kiki” Kayiranga Jerilyn Medrea Steve Moss Jason Merrin Sam Merrin Liz Stern
Founder Anne Heyman Board Chair Emeritus (1961-2014)
Executive Staff Danielle S. Burenstein, Executive Director Jean Claude Nkulikiyimfura, Village Director
Today, ASYV is a model community of living, learning, and healing for Rwanda’s most vulnerable youth. In their four years at ASYV, our kids are creating new possibilities and opportunities for themselves and the world around them. 2015 marks the Agahozo-Shalom’s seventh year in operation. Thanks to YOUR GIFTS and our remarkable team in the Village, the kids who arrive broken are transformed into change-makers who leave the Village filled with hope, skills, a belief in themselves, prepared and ready to impact the world. With your continued support, ASYV will continue to be the place where the rhythm of life is restored. The Village not only saves the lives of the kids who live there, but also makes a significant impact on the surrounding villages, Rwanda as a whole, and across the globe. Born as a response to great tragedy, Agahozo-Shalom today is a haven of hope and joy, where future means more than finding a next meal. Thank you for being part of this amazing journey. With you, we are truly changing the world!
ASYV
The Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village (ASYV) in Rwanda was imagined and founded by Anne Heyman as a response to the overwhelming orphan population devastated by the 1994 genocide in that country. Of Rwanda’s total population of 11.78 million, nearly 3 million children were left orphaned and vulnerable, with little or no chance for a future.
MURAKOZE CYANE (thank you very much)
to our Stand Up & Be Counted Co-Chairs, Ulrika Citron and Christy Lamagna. We are grateful for your leadership and commitment to our remarkable kids.
Congrat ulat ions
to our Anne Heyman Spirit Award recipients, Stephen D. Smith and James M. Smith. The Agahozo-Shalom community is enriched by your work and devotion, which will greatly benefit future generations around the world.
The Agahozo-Shalom Board of Directors
Sandy & Steve Cozen and the Samuel D. Cozen Memorial Fund
congratulate Stephen D. Smith & James M. Smith for their work restoring the rhythm of life to the
Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village.
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CONGRATULATION TO THE HONOREES
STEPHEN D. SMITH AND JAMES M. SMITH At Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village in Rwanda Anne Heyman's legacy lives on Anne's vision, leadership, tireless work and accomplishments as fouder of ASYV remain inspiration
IN CELEBRATION OF ANNE
her legacy and her passion With our love, the Calobrisi Family
In Loving Memory of Anne Heyman
Elise Meyer & Henry Feuerstein
loves and supports our friends at Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village!
In Memory of
Anne Heyman and in Honor of our dear friends Sam & Holly Merrin who “Stood Up” as 2014 Chairs Warmly, Sandy and Howard Hoffen
CONGRATULATION TO THE HONOREES
The following is written in memory of the incomparable Anne Heyman.
STEPHEN D. SMITH AND JAMES M. SMITH
My sonAtand I have personally Agahozo Shalom Youth Village in Rawanda Anne Heyman's legacy lives on witnessed the vision and reality of Anne's vision, leadership, tireless work and accomplishments as fouder of ASYV remain inspiration the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village. He was a willing hand and willing heart in its founding. AgahozoShalom Youth Village is indeed a lofty vision that foments hope, promotes civility, and provides for all who live there a sense of human dignity and connection. Elise Meyer & Henry Feuerstein
IN CELEBRATION OF ANNE
her legacy and her passion With endless gratitude, Gideon Herscher Uri Herscher
we miss you very much To Anne,
Congratulations to the students of Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village.
Love,
Holly, Sam, Charlotte, Noah and Nathan Merrin
Seed The Dream Foundation Marcy Gringlas and Joel Greenberg are proud to support The Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village and commend Stephen D. Smith and James M. Smith for their continued commitment to vulnerable youth in Rwanda and across the globe
CONGRATULATION TO THE HONOREES
STEPHEN D. SMITH AND JAMES M. SMITH At Agahozo Shalom Youth Village in Rawanda Anne Heyman's legacy lives on
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Anne's vision, leadership, tireless work and accomplishments as fouder of ASYV remain inspiration
ASYV TEAM
Elise Meyer & Henry Feuerstein
IN CELEBRATION OF ANNE
herThank legacy you for all your and her passion contributions as you make Anne’s dreams and vision come true for so many deserving people.
With much love, Rodney Cohen & Sheryl Green
In honor of the 2015 graduates of the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village. Congratulations on your remarkable achievement. May you go from strength to strength. And in memory of our dear sister in law and aunt, Anne. We miss you every day. Linda, Jeremy, Isabel and Jacob
In honor of Anne Heyman and all who continue her work for ASYV and the world.
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CONGRATULATION TO THE HONOREES
STEPHEN D. SMITH AND JAMES M. SMITH At Agahozo Shalom Youth Village in Rawanda Anne Heyman's legacy lives on Anne's vision, leadership, tireless work and accomplishments as fouder of ASYV remain inspiration
Elise Meyer & Henry Feuerstein
IN CELEBRATION OF ANNE
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CONGRATULATION TO THE HONOREES
STEPHEN D. SMITH AND JAMES M. SMITH At Agahozo Shalom Youth Village in Rawanda Anne Heyman's legacy lives on
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IN CELEBRATION OF ANNE
her legacy and her passion
that nobody needs to wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. – Anne Frank
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Anne’s spirit, love, vision and mission live on through all who support Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village and the Stand Up & Be Counted events.
Thank you, Anne, my incredible sister in law, for showing us the way. Your light continues to shine.
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In Memory of Anne
In Honor of Jason, Jenna and Jonathan From The Feinbergs
This event reminds us all of Anne’s ability to inspire us to be thoughtful about our philanthropy and to be involved with our philanthropy, both financially and with our time and effort. She set the bar very high and made the world a better place as a result. It also reminds us of Seth’s message to honor Anne by paying it forward. Her memory is a blessing. Larry and Randi Cohen
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A very special thank you to the youth who are making this world a better and peaceful place.
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ANNE’S VISION AND ASYV’S ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUE TO BE AN INSPIRATION
With affection and support, Trudy and Bob
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The one’s who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the one’s who do. Steve Jobs
It is our great honor to celebrate the Smith brothers, James and Stephen. Their selfless efforts in the world on behalf of those whose voices cannot be heard, and whose extraordinary commitment to educating the rest of us about atrocities around the world, past and present, is crucial, remarkable and inspirational. We are proud to support the beautiful community of Agahozo-Shalom, a village grown out of the ashes in Rwanda, whose founder Anne Heyman we deeply miss and admire. May you all go from strength to strength. With deep gratitude, Ulrika and Joel Citron
Anne Heyman You are forever in our hearts and you continue to inspire us all David, Louise, Leigh and Jessica Cooper Chuck, Barbara, Josh, Mara and Zack Feinberg
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“ One person with a good idea can really change the World”
With love and congratulations on the wonderful work The Ravitch Family
Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. T.S. Eliot
Stephen and James, thank you for continuing to engage the possible in the world. We congratulate you on receiving the Anne Heyman Spirit Award. We are honored to support Anne Heyman’s vision and legacy. Kim and Yuss Simon June Beallor and Jack Dragon Sam and Jana Gustman Kori Street Ari Zev and Bonnie Samotin Jayne and Ron Perilstein Karen Jungblut and Pete Nidzgorski
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THE PRICE FAMILY FOUNDATION is proud to support Stand Up & Be Counted benefiting the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village
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May we continue with Anne Heyman’s legacy in supporting the children of The Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village
With love, Monica, Zach and Angelo Valenti In honor of Anne who we miss so very much. And thank you to everyone who works so hard to continue her vision for ASYV.
Jody Kasten and Jack Sussman
The Boston ladies and community stands up for the outstanding youth of ASYV!
We are proud to support all those who make the
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In honor of Liz and Emanuel Stern We salute the outstanding work of the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village With all best wishes, Brad and Kate Peck Suzanne Peck
Love,
Thank you to all who continue to support the Village and keep Anne’s vision alive
Seth, Jason, Jenna and Jonathan
thank you to all of the friends and partners of the ASYV family. Your support ensures the future of Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village and the future of our amazing kids. The Franz Family Laurie, Jeff, Nick, Joe and Sam
S TEVEN S PIELBERG
I applaud the life changing work of
Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village and commend
Stephen Smith & James Smith for their tireless dedication to ending genocide.
CREATING BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE CITY AND ACROSS THE WORLD.
Mazel Tov on the tremendous success of Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village! Anne, your memory will always be a blessing and your spirit lives on through your family
The Winograd Family Seth, Jonathan, Jenna, and Jason, Anne's spirit encompasses all that we do. We miss her deeply and think of her daily — and therefore, her impact will last many lifetimes. Love you all,
Betsy, Ron, Alexandra, Jacqueline, and Stephanie Gold
Mazel Tov t o James Smith Stephen Smith
on your Stand Up and Be Counted Award!
Your examples are inspiring! In recognition of Anne Heyman (zichrona livrakha), and with deepest thanks to Ulrika Citron and all who support AgahozoShalom Youth VillageÂ
With love from
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Congrat ulat ions TO THIS YEAR’S HONOREES
STEPHEN SMITH & JAMES SMITH
Our Thanks and Appreciation to Ulrika and Joel Citron On Behalf of the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village Sharon Schneier and Clifford Brandeis Rachel, Aaron and Ben Brandeis
This past January I was fortunate to make my first trip to ASYV in Rwanda. This gave me the best way to see the complete picture of the amazing impact this organization has on the children and their future. It started with visiting the Genocide museum, then to the rural areas where the orphaned children live, then to seeing the village and the nurturing environment where they thrive. It then concluded with a graduation ceremony where the students, with pride and determination, demonstrated their confidence and optimism for the future.
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To think this all started with a powerful vision, and now it is changing the lives of so many.
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With incredible admiration for Anne's work, her legacy, the Merrin Family, the Stern Family and the family that is AgahozoShalom Youth Village
Linda Gerstel and Ed, Kayla, Sarah & Adin Joyce
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with congratulations to Stephen D. Smith and James M. Smith for their hard work and dedication
“One who saves a single life is considered as if he saved an entire world.” - TALMUD SANHEDRIN
PEARS FOUNDATION (UK) CONGRATULATES JAMES AND STEPHEN SMITH ON RECEIVING THE ANNE HEYMAN SPIRIT AWARD. THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO HOLOCAUST AND GENOCIDE EDUCATION, REMEMBRANCE AND PREVENTION AROUND THE WORLD SERVES AS A ROLE MODEL TO US ALL.
love & gratitude to the board, staff and volunteers
for your dedication to this outstanding project which has borne so much fruit and will continue to do so for years to come
the Heyman family
Mazal Tov
and congratulations to everyone at Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village for your incredible work and special wishes to our friend Ulrika Citron BETH AND JOSHUA NASH
We Will Always Be Thinking of Anne’s Vision and the Impact She Had on the World.
The Kandel Family – Andrew, Jackie, Theo & Greta
We are proud to stand up on behalf of the children of ASYV and to watch them grow and flourish and fill the world with their light. Yosef Abramowitz, Rabbi Susan Silverman, Aliza, Hallel, Adar, Zamir and Ashira
v Liane Ginsberg honors Anne Heyman’s legacy by being a proud contributor to the AgahozoShalom Youth Village
With deep admiration and respect for Anne Heyman's incredible devotion to the AgahozoShalom Youth Village. We are pleased to help honor Anne's memory and the entire Merrin family tonight. Niccole and Jeremy Kroll
¢ Anne's legacy continues to inspire us.
Best wishes to all who help and support the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village.
Mark Gelfand
Roanna and Morris
Agahozo-Shalom Gelfand Family Science Center
in lovingmemory of
our dear Friend Anne Heyman A visionary and beautiful soul Michael and Troi Lefkowitz
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Congratulations Stephen Smith! All my best, Mickey Shapiro
Congratulations to all graduates and staff of ASYV. May you go from strength to strength.
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We continue to be inspired by Anne’s life and work, and are honored to celebrate it with the Agahozo-Shalom community.
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DEAR STUDENTS OF ASYV, May you continue to heal, learn, grow, prosper and contribute to your society to the fullest extent of Anne's dreams and visions for you and may you adapt and enhance that vision to reflect who you are, as Anne would want you to. I know that the precious qualities that Anne brought to her work with you will continue to inform and infuse your lives along your journey: warmth and caring, generosity of spirit, steadfast adherence to cherished values, reaching for aspirational goals and a lot of hard work. With this recipe, Anne's recipe, you will succeed! With love and respect, Marjorie Vandow
Anne, I love you, miss you and think of you everyday. Marj
In memory of our dear sister in law and aunt, Anne. We are inspired by the extraordinary way you changed the world. We love you & miss you every day. Moshe, Esther, Maya, Ariel & Ben
h The Swidler Family
wishes the ASYV
the best
of luck!
NEW YORK STAFF
Agahozo-Shalom extends its deep appreciation to those who have graciously provided in-kind donations and services:
Melanie Beczak, Database Manager Danielle Burenstein, Executive Director Louis D'Souza, Fiscal and Operations Manager Barrett Frankel, Development and Communications Manager Sara Weinberger, Visitor and Volunteer Associate
Alison Amron, Video Editing Ari Beser, Videography Irit Hadari, Graphic Design Hugh Hildesley, Auction Chris Kendig, Photography Curt Middleton, Graphic Design Elad Schanin, Photography Shula Wiener, Flowers
RWANDA KEY STAFF Jean-Claude Nkulikiyimfura, Village Director Eric Salongo Kalisa, Director of Operations and Procurement Jean Marie Vianney (Issa) Sikubwabo, Director of Education, Training & Philosophy Bonaventure Mujyeneza, School Principal Christine Icyitegetse, Director of Finance Moses Illunga, Career Development Coordinator Celine Uwineza, Human Resources Director Hassina Umutesi, Health and Wellness Coordinator
VOLUNTEERS Danni Falk Shane Goetz Kel Grant
THANKS
SPECIAL THANKS
in honor
of Anne