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ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO PREMIERES THREE DOCUMENTARIES FROM THE GABRIEL FELLOWSHIP
The Gabriel Fellowship, named after the Archangel Gabriel, God’s messenger, is funded by Jessica Sarowitz, a Chicago-area resident, social impact investor and managing partner of 4SBay Partners.
Archdiocese of Chicago. (2024, November 6). Archdiocese of Chicago premieres three documentary films from young directors participating in the Gabriel Fellowship, each focusing on Catholic ministry. Archdiocese of Chicago. https://www.archchicago.org/en/news-release/-/article/2024/11/06/archdiocese-of-chicago-premieres-three-documentary-films-from-young-directors-participating-in-the-gabriel-fellowship-each-focusing-on-catholic-minist
JESSICA P. SAROWITZ HONORED AT CAST LA 25TH ANNIVERSARY GALA
Ms. Sarowitz, along with the subject of WITH THIS LIGHT, Sister Maria Rosa Leggol, was among the distinguished honorees which included: Trafficking Survivor Romeo Mendoza, Stasia Washington, Managing Director of Lido Advisors, Attorney General of California Rob Monta, and Mia Bonta, Assemblymember, District 18.
Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking. (2024). 25 Years of Impact Gala. CAST LA. https://www.castla.org/human-trafficking/events/25-years-of-impact-gala/
OVERCOMING OBSTACLES KEY THEME OF 2024 LA CONGRESS
In this inspiring Keynote Address, at RECongress 2024, Jessica Sarowitz shares how a journey on the Camino de Santiago in Spain and her connection with her spiritual mentor, Sister Maria Rosa Leggol, helped her recognize love in surprising places and encouraged her to give love to those in need.
Cisnero, M. and P. Kay (2024, February 21). Overcoming obstacles key theme of 2024 la congress. Franciscan Media. https://www.franciscanmedia.org/news-commentary/overcoming-obstacles-key-theme-of-2024-la-congress/
250,000 SF STUDIO CAMPUS PLANNED IN BALDWIN HILLS
Two years after acquiring a development site near the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza shopping mall, Highland Park, Illinois-based 4S Bay Partners, LLC is moving forward with plans to build an innovative film campus which will include four soundstages and 112,000 square feet of commercial space.
Urbanize LA. (2024, August 15). 250,000 SF studio campus planned at 3701 W. Stocker Street, Baldwin Hills. Urbanize LA. https://la.urbanize.city/post/250000sf-studio-campus-planned-3701-w-stocker-street-baldwin-hills
LA SALLE U. PARTNERS WITH 4S BAY PARTNERS ON INVESTMENT IN NORTHWEST PHILADELPHIA
"The purchaser of the properties, 4S Bay Partners, is a family office that has a history of investments in Northwest Philadelphia, including the St. Vincent’s Home Project that is focused on addressing homelessness in the Germantown neighborhood."
La Salle University. (2024, August 15). La Salle University partners with 4S Bay Partners on investment in Northwest Philadelphia. La Salle University. https://www.lasalle.edu/news/la-salle-university-partners-with-4s-bay-partners-on-investment-in-northwest-philadelphia/
4S BAY PARTNERS DOUBLES SIZE OF BLACK-FOCUSED FILM CAMPUS IN SOUTH LA
A Windy City developer wants to build five movie soundstages in South Los Angeles, doubling its plans for development while doubling down on a flagging industry. From therealdeal.com, story by Dana Bartholomew.
The Real Deal. (2024, January 19). 4S Bay doubles size of Black-led film studios in South LA. The Real Deal. https://therealdeal.com/la/2024/01/19/4s-bay-doubles-size-of-black-led-film-studios-in-south-la/
POWER OF A NAME IN FAMILY PHILANTHROPY: TWO PERSPECTIVES
The National Forum on Family Philanthropy shares the stories of two families' foundations, one being the Sarowitz family's Julian Grace Foundation, and their philosophies on giving.
National Center for Family Philanthropy. (2020, January 30). Power of a name in family philanthropy: Two perspectives. National Center for Family Philanthropy. https://www.ncfp.org/2020/01/30/power-of-a-name-in-family-philanthropy-two-perspectives/
SDSU Magazine Fall 2023 Issue: THE GIFT OF SHARING
Impact investor Jessica Sarowitz has a “soft spot,” she says, for the foster care community, and she wanted to help. A $2.5 million gift to endow the SDSU Guardian Scholars Center was her way of doing that.
San Diego State University. (2023, Fall). The gift of sharing. San Diego State University. https://www.sdsu.edu/magazine/fall2023/the-gift-of-sharing
THE CHATHAM EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE CENTER
"Chatham has long been an iconic African American community in Chicago, where professionals, middle- and working-class families live and work. It boasts strong local institutions, a stable housing market and vibrant commercial centers that value and support local entrepreneurship."
Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership. (n.d.). Chatham center. Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership. https://chicookworks.org/chathamcenter/
JESSICA P. SAROWITZ ACCEPTS IMPACT AWARD FROM NATIONAL HISPANICS IN MEDIA COALITION
"Among the nominees was Jessica P. Sarowitz, Executive Producer of Miraflores Films' WITH THIS LIGHT and Managing Partner of 4S Bay Partners, LLC, who was introduced by U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro."
National Hispanics in Media Coalition Company News. (n.d.). Jessica P. Sarowitz accepts Impact Award from National Hispanics in Media Coalition. Company News. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMi2V9naI9s&t=5s
'WITH THIS LIGHT' LOOKS AT THE STORY OF THE MOTHER TERESA OF HONDURAS
Produced by Miraflores Films, 'With This Light' tells the story of Sister Maria Rosa Leggol, a nun known as the 'Mother Teresa of Central America.' Co-Director Laura Bermudez and Executive Producer Jessica Sarowitz join Morning Joe to discuss the film.
MSNBC. (2024, August 15). ‘With this light’: Looks at the story of the Mother Teresa of Honduras. MSNBC. https://www.msnbc.com/morning-joe/watch/-with-this-light-looks-at-the-story-of-the-mother-teresa-of-honduras-190346821652
TO MAKE THE BIGGEST IMPACT, PHILANTHROPISTS MUST INVEST IN DATA
Philanthropist and 4S Bay Managing Partner Jessica P. Sarowitz shares her opinion with the Philanthropy News Digest on investing in "under-the-radar causes that lay the foundation for evidence-based, sustained impact," particularly data-driven projects.
Philanthropy News Digest. (n.d.). To make the biggest impact, philanthropists must invest in data. Philanthropy News Digest. https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/features/commentary-and-opinion/to-make-the-biggest-impact-philanthropists-must-invest-in-data