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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News & Events

Winter/Spring 2013 Newsletter

This year Seamen’s Society held its 15th Annual Scholarship Award dinner at the Vanderbilt on Staten Island. View Winter/Spring 2013 Newsletter PDF

Summer/Fall 2012 Newsletter

This year Seamen’s Society held its 15th Annual Scholarship Award dinner at the Vanderbilt on Staten Island. View Summer/Fall 2012 Newsletter PDF

New York Nonprofit Press

Founded in 1846, Seamen’s Society for Children and Families has been serving Staten Island for a very long time. “We are actually Staten Island’s oldest charity,” says President and CEO Nancy Vomero, who acknowledges that there is some friendly dispute with Snug Harbor involving technicalities over who actually holds the title. View NYNP: SSCF OFFERING SHELTER FROM LIFE’S STORMS SINCE 1846 PDF.

Winter 2012 Newsletter

Seamen’s Society and President Clinton honors Laura Graham and issues a challenge with a spectacular response. View Winter 2012 Newsletter PDF

Summer 2011 Newsletter

Forward through Education Under New Leadership. View Summer 2011 Newsletter PDF

Fall 2010 Newsletter

At Seamen’s Society we believe that good education is every child’s birthright. To promote this we continue to introduce new programs and strengthen established ones. During our last fiscal year, we initiated Forward through Education, a foundation funded program which provides free tutoring to children in our foster care and preventive programs. This fall its services will be extended to community youth. View Fall 2010 Newsletter PDF.