We are saddened by the loss of our Lifetime Board Member, Sam Shapiro, on Thursday, Feb 15 2018. His obituary is pasted below, but you can read the original article here. We are grateful for his partnership and hard work in building the Sally & Sam Shapiro Babies and Children's Medical Center here on our campus. His legacy will live here always.
Sally & Sam Shapiro at the groundbreaking for the Sally & Sam Shapiro Babies & Children's Medical Center in 2013
Sally and Sam Shapiro Babies and Children's Medical Center
Sam enjoyed traveling the world, a good bridge game, spending time with family and friends and living each day to the fullest.
He will be remembered by his family not only for his love of them but also for his love of community. His charitable contributions and leadership were an example to everyone who knew him.
A funeral service and burial will take place on Tuesday, February 20, in Wooster. A memorial service in Sarasota will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee (jfedsrq.org) or Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center, Sally and Sam Shapiro Babies & Children's Medical Center (gs-humanservices.org).
Published in Herald Tribune from Feb. 19 to Feb. 20, 2018
The staff at Glasser/Schoenbaum have done a great job of connecting the many organizations on campus and creating a space that sparks collaboration. This sense of community extends to staff and clients alike, helping to break down barriers and leading to innovative ways to serve the community as a whole.
Real estate is one of the greatest costs in a business budget. Our partnership with The Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center allows more money to go towards our mission. And what better place to house our office than on a campus with nineteen other outreach agencies.
As a small organization with a staff of two, employee safety was a big consideration when we were looking for office space. We did not want our employees to be in a place where they were alone. Being on the GSHSC campus has been great because there is a whole community of like-minded professionals.
