USA, Atlanta, Georgia. February 16, 2023

UJA Federation, the world's largest local philanthropy, which funds hundreds of nonprofits and seed grassroots organizations working individually and together responding to ongoing challenges and emerging issues around the world, will host its annual Hospitality Division reception following the NYU Investment Conference on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 5 pm at the Marriott Marquis in New York City.

The reception will honor Mit Shah, CEO of Noble Investment Group, in recognition of his professional and philanthropic achievements. The event will raise vital funds to support UJA-Federation of New York's efforts to help those in crisis throughout the world.

"We are so pleased to honor Mit this year," said Jonathan Tisch, executive chairman of Loews Hotels and UJA's Hospitality Division chair. "His leadership and history of giving back to the industry and his community make him the perfect honoree."

"The UJA Federation continues to have an immeasurable impact on humanity," said Mit Shah. "As the eldest child of immigrant parents in search of the America Dream, I am honored to be recognized by my friend, Jon, and the incredible stewards of the UJA Federation who inspire us to lead lives that matter and to help support those in need."

The UJA Hospitality Division committee members are Bruce Blum, Liberty Hotel Advisors, LLC; Richard Born, BD Hotels; Jonathan Falik, JF Capital Advisors; Mark Gerstein, McKinsey & Company; Mark Gordon, Intrinsic Hotel Capital; Michael Lefkowitz, Triumph Hotels; Michele Mahl, JLL | Hotels & Hospitality Group; Gary Mendell, HEI Hotels & Resorts; David A. Pepper, Choice Hotels International, Inc.; Stacy Silver, Silver Hospitality Group LLC; and Evan Weiss, LW Hospitality Advisors.

Tickets and more information on the event are available at Hospitality Division Annual Event (ujafedny.org)

UJA -Federation requests that all event attendees be vaccinated against Covid-19.

About UJA-Federation of New York

Working with a network of hundreds of nonprofits, UJA extends its reach from New York to Israel to nearly 70 other countries around the world, touching the lives of 4.5 million people each year. Every year, UJA provides approximately $180 million in grants. In addition, to date, UJA has provided more than $22 million in Ukraine-related emergency funding. For more information, please visit ujafedny.org.