Philanthropist, Tamir Sapir, honored by NYANA at Fourth Annual Torch of Honor Awards dinner.Tamir Sapir An immigrant from the former Soviet republic of Georgia, Tamir Sapir (birth name Temur Sepiashvili) arrived in the United States in 1973, becoming a taxicab driver in New York City. Saving up to buy an electronics store, he catered primarily to Russian clientele. , chairman of The Sapir Organization, was honored at the Fourth Annual Torch of Honor Awards dinner given by the New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Association for New Americans (NYANA NYANA New York Association for New Americans ) on November 10. He was recognized for his outstanding support of the NYANA mission of providing financial assistance and guidance to new immigrants. Sapir has built a substantial real estate portfolio in Manhattan after immigrating from the former Soviet Union almost three decades ago. The Sapir Organization is a family owned, multinational New York based real estate holding and development company, with over 7 million s/f of prime Manhattan commercial office space. Sapir left the Soviet Union in the early 1970s. After living in Israel for a while, he migrated to the United States where he purchased a taxi medallion in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. and later a wholesale electronics store on Fifth Avenue. As a result of his business dealings, Sapir was invited to join the U.S.-U.S.S.R. Trade and Economic Council. His membership on the council led to Sapir establishing a trading business, Joy Lud International Distributors, Inc., which made him one of the major foreign distribution partners for the oil industry in Russia. His financial success in the oil industry paved the way for his dramatic climb in Manhattan real estate. Sapir's philanthropic work in the Russian community is extensive, and earned him the Ellis Island Medal of Honor The Ellis Island Medal of Honor was established in 1986 to pay tribute to the immigrant experience and individual achievement, and are awarded to U.S. citizens from various ethnic backgrounds. in 2000. He is on the Board of Directors of the Council of Jewish Emigre Community Organizations and also provides support for many charitable organizations such as the Russian Gift of Life, Inc., The Russian Children's Welfare Society and the Scholarship Fund. His philanthropic work outside the Russian community includes The Starlight Children's Foundation, Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity, nonprofit ecumenical Christian organization that enables low-income people to own affordable, livable housing. Headquartered in Americus, Ga., it was founded in 1976 by businessman Millard Fuller and his wife. , the National Tourette Syndrome Association The Tourette Syndrome Association (TSA), based in Bayside, New York, United States, is a non-profit voluntary organization and the only national health-related organization serving people with Tourette syndrome. , the American Opera Music Theater Company and Madison Square Park Conservatory, among many others. |
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