Grandmother for Social Justice

Sharon Morton of Deerfield fosters intergenerational giving back. At the tender age of 7, Michael already considered himself a philanthropist and social activist. Each year, through the auspices of the MIMAST Philanthropy Club—and in partnership with its founder, his grandmother, Sharon Morton—young Michael, his brother, Steven, and cousin Matthew carefully decide how to spend their “philanthropy […]

by MIBS

Sharon Morton: Living the Kedushah Principle

He may be only 7 years old, but Michael Reitman already considers himself a philanthropist and social activist. Each year, through the auspices of the MIMAST Philanthropy Club—and in partnership with its founder and his grandmother, Sharon Morton of Deerfield—young Michael and his brothers carefully decide how to spend their “philanthropy budget.” Last year, for […]

by Susan B. Noyes