Scarsdale's Jeff Koslowsky Honored by the Greyston Foundation

Jeff Koslowsky, Managing Member of Indigo Asset Management and Chief Financial Officer of Advocate Brokerage in Scarsdale, was honored for his work as the former chairman of the Greyston Foundation in Yonkers at a benefit held on May 22 at X20 Xaviar's on the Hudson.

As chairman, Jeff led Greyston through a financial restructuring that has transformed the organization and enabled it to grow and invest in the Yonkers Community. In addition to delicious and plentiful hors d'ouevres, guests enjoyed brownies made at the Greyston Bakery, which thanks to Jeff's efforts, now generates $10 million annually.

Joining Jeff was his wife, Denise, sons Sam and Kyle, his sister Jill, mother Rhoda and step-father Stan, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Glenn and Kelly, and his in-laws, Roz and Ron Binday, founders of Advocate Brokerage.

Bernie Glassman, founder of the Greyston Bakery, Deputy Mayor Susan Gerry and long-time friend of Jeff and Denise, Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore, were also present.

Advocate Brokerage works closely with Chubb Insurance, which contributed $10,000 to Greyston. Audrey Brenya, Kathleen McDonough, Elyse Shapiro, Robert Molitoris, Lance Sputo, and Jody Rollins attended from Chubb. The evening raised $455,000 for the Greyston Foundation. The money will support a wide array of programs and services including affordable housing, a nationally-accredited child care center, HIV health services, job training and placement and a vibrant community gardens program.

In his acceptance speech, Jeff credited his parents with instilling in him the desire to give back to the community. "I have been blessed with a wonderful family and a great career. When I was called upon to help Greyston, I knew that I had to help this wonderful organization that so many people depend upon," he said.

Mr. Koslowsky also announced the kick-off of a new Scholarship Fund for Greyston's Child Care Center. Named after Greyston's long-time director Sarah Brown, who recently retired from the board, the fund will provide critically needed support for hard-working parents who can't afford child care. Thanks to the generosity of the Gary Saltz Foundation, all pledges made at the benefit will be matched dollar for dollar.

In a letter published in the evening's journal, Gov. Andrew Cuomo congratulated Jeff and other honorees. "Their efforts demonstrate all that can be accomplished when you give of yourself for the advancement of a grateful society."