- $1.2 million gift to benefit special needs charities
- Jeffrey Foundation renames main building in honor of gift
- Event chaired by philanthropist socialite Beverly Cohen
- Many celebrities and government officials attended
The Jeffrey Foundation celebrated a generous transformative gift of $1.2 million from the Margie and Robert E. Petersen Foundation on Tuesday, Oct. 14.
The Jeffrey Foundation is one of the country’s oldest children’s special needs charities based in Los Angeles at at 5470 W. Washington Boulevard.
In honor of this generous support, the Jeffrey Foundation renamed the main building on it’s campus the Margie and Robert E. Petersen Foundation Building.
A special tribute award was presented to Gigi Carlton, President of the Margie and Robert E. Petersen Foundation, who flew in for the occasion.
The late and much beloved Robert and Margie Petersen were always known for their good will, support, generosity, and kindness.
Guests enjoyed delicious food catered by Suz Landay and fine entertainment by Larry Covin, and recording artists Rebecca Holden and Antonio Sol.
The event was chaired by philanthropist socialite Beverly Cohen. Actress socialite Ruta Lee and award winning actor Peter Mark Richman emceed the afternoon. Actress singer Elaine Dupont Bernard sang the National Anthem. Many celebrities and government officials attended.
To learn more about this commendable organization now is celebrating it’s 43rd year of service, visit www.the jeffreyfoundation.com
