A fundraiser held at an exclusive private estate in Southampton, New York, has brought renewed attention to the humanitarian needs of children displaced or bereaved by the war in Ukraine, with proceeds and awareness directed to the Mishpacha Orphanage in Odesa.
The event was sponsored by Dr. Amar, a psychiatrist, and organized by Masha Tsinberg Consulting in collaboration with EPN Magazine. It was co-hosted by Masha Tsinberg and Yelena, the owner of the Southampton estate, who joined their respective communities around the cause.
The orphanage serves as a safe and nurturing home for approximately 120 Jewish children who have lost their families or require care as a result of difficult circumstances, including the ongoing war. The organization continues its humanitarian mission while children and families across Ukraine face the effects of war and displacement.
The importance of the gathering lies less in its Hamptons setting than in the model it represents: an effort to channel luxury events, media reach and business relationships toward a cause that rarely commands such visibility. Organizers said the afternoon demonstrated how fashion, luxury, media, business relationships and social influence can become vehicles for philanthropy and meaningful social impact.
The event drew philanthropists, community leaders, fashion enthusiasts, business professionals and other guests for an afternoon centered on compassion, generosity and collective impact. Organizers said the support helped bring greater awareness to the needs of vulnerable children in Ukraine while reinforcing the importance of community and giving.
For readers and businesses, the announcement signals a continuing pattern in which private-sector networking and brand-driven events are used to sustain attention on long-running humanitarian crises that can fade from headlines. EPN Magazine's participation was intended to extend the gathering's reach and connect the mission with a broader community of readers, professionals and supporters.
Dr. Amar framed the event as both a celebration of style and hospitality and a statement of responsibility toward children affected by forces beyond their control. "Fashion, glamour, and philanthropy are most powerful when they come together for a meaningful cause," he said. "This afternoon was not only a celebration of extraordinary style and hospitality, but an opportunity to stand behind children whose lives have been profoundly affected by circumstances beyond their control. Every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and hopeful about the future."
The fundraiser ultimately served as a reminder that for the children of the Mishpacha Orphanage, sustained support remains a practical necessity as the war's consequences continue to shape daily life in Ukraine.
