News & Events

DECEMBER, 2012
Black & White Gala at the Vanderbilt at South Beach

Standing Left to Right: Nancy Vomero, President/CEO Seamen’s Society; Ralph Branca, Board Chair Seamen’s Society; Caroline Ferreri, Gala Chair; Allan Weissglass, Chair Staten Island Foundation; Cesar J. Claro, ED Richmond County Savings Foundation

Seated Left to Right: Mary Petrone, Principal P.S. 19; Jeanne Raleigh, teacher P.S. 19; Betsy Dubovsky, ED Staten Island Foundation

On Thursday, October 25, 2012 Seamen’s Society held its Black & White Gala at the Vanderbilt at South Beach. This year’s Save Harbor Award honorees were Richmond County Savings Foundation, Staten Island Foundation and P.S. 19 in West Brighton. Over 225 guests were in attendance where they dined, danced, enjoyed musical entertainment and participated in a silent auction.

On Thursday, October 25, 2012 Seamen’s Society held its Black & White Gala at the Vanderbilt at South Beach. This year’s Save Harbor Award honorees were Richmond County Savings Foundation, Staten Island Foundation and P.S. 19 in West Brighton. Over 225 guests were in attendance where they dined, danced, enjoyed musical entertainment and participated in a silent auction.
JANUARY, 2013
Scholarship Reunion

On Tuesday, January 8, 2013 Seamen’s Society held its 3rd annual scholarship reunion at our headquarters. Nine scholarship recipients currently attending college and who were home for winter break joined donors, staff and board members for ...a casual and enjoyable dinner. The atmosphere was completely informal. Everyone present exchanged life experiences, successes and ongoing challenges that they face today. The evening was a success and everyone is looking forward to next year’s reunion
OCTOBER 28,2011
Clinton Honors Staffer's Efforts At Annual S.I. Gala

The event raised $100,000 -- half of the money the Seamen's Society has lost in federal aid due to budget cuts.

"All we need is another hundred thousand and we won't have to cut any of

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OCTOBER 28, 2011
Former President Bill Clinton on Staten Island for Seamen's Society Black & White Gala at the Hilton Garden Inn

The Seamen's Society celebrates it's 165th anniversary with a gala at the Hilton Garden Inn honoring Laura Graham, COO of the William J. Clinton Foundation, with the Safe Harbor Award featuring key
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OCTOBER 27, 2011
For Bill Clinton aide, foster mother's her chief role.

Laura Graham's Staten Island home might not be a permanent stop for foster kids. But it doesn't stop each little one from staking out a steadfast slice of real estate within her heart.
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SEPTEMBER 25, 2011
STATEN ISLANDER OF THE WEEK:

Dedicated Foster Parent Gets Praise From Bill Clinton

The latest Staten Islander of the Week is Laura Graham, a Graniteville native and Westerleigh resident who will re

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JANUARY 09, 2012
Challenge from Bill Clinton turns into a windfall for Seamen's Society

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A challenge from charismatic former President Bill Clinton attracted $50,000 in donations for the Seamen's Society for Children and Families over the holiday season.
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JANUARY 18, 2012
Retiree confronts jumble of history at Seamen's Society for Children and Families

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - ALL SHORES - When she retired over 15 years ago, Martha Brock hardly missed a beat before she began volunteering. Martha Brock started organizing the historical records of the
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CONTACT US

A. KEY STAFF IN ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAMS

To contact key staff listed below please e-mail them at: Information@roots-wings.org

Administration
President/CEO: Nancy Vomero, MBA, CPA
Senior Vice President/COO: Gina Cambria, LMSW
Vice President/CFO: Anna Opsha, CPA
Vice President of Human Resources: Phyllis Davide
Development Office: Christina Marino

Foster Care, Adoption and Health Services
Director, Foster Care Services: Daniel Barckhaus, LMSW
Director, Health Services Department: Kelly Collins
Adoption Coordinator: Jacqueline Joseph

Community Programs
Director, Prevention & FT/R: Linda Santlofer, LCSW
Director, Prevention & FT/R: Roland Sombai, MSW, MPA
Director, Family Day Care Services: Nellie Suarez, MA
Director, Safe Passage & Forward through Education: Paul Schooling, M.Ed

Quality Assurance
Director of Quality Assurance &Training: Nicole Perry, MPA

B. OFFICES

Administrative Offices
50 Bay Street, Staten Island, New York 10301-1827,
Toll Free Phone Number: 1-888-837-6687; Fax: 718-720-2321

Brooklyn Offices
Brownsville: 1668 Pitkin Avenue Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212,
Toll Free Phone Number: 1-888-274-8546; Fax 718-313-1661