Long Island Council
Celebrating Over Four Decades
1984-2026
Our Mission
Save the Children Long Island Council is a volunteer group committed to supporting the work of the national organization, whose mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. The Council promotes the work of Save the Children through fund-raising, education, experience-based advocacy and the development of public awareness.
For more information about the Long Island Council contact:
Chris Homer
Board President
[email protected]
516.312.7303
Mary Leffel
Officer, Individual Philanthropy Group
Save the Children
[email protected]
203.246.3481
Working Board 2026-2027
Chris Homer, President
Maud Robertson, Vice President
Phyllis Woods, Treasurer
Mary Jo Balkind, Secretary
Members
Nike Akindahunsi
Laura Blumin
Sherri Croasdale
Christine Dottino
Susie Futter
Lori Homer
Linda Kennedy
John Nagler
Darcy O’Neill
Marguerite Viklund
Kevin Wohlers
Judy Woods
Amber Wustrau
Honorary Board
Erica & Henry Babcock
Peter Blohm
Sabine Blohm
Pien & Hans Bosch
Lynn & Frank Gundersen
Margy Hargraves
Judy & Tom Hogan
Cynthia Jay
William S. Robertson
Dave & Elizabeth V. S. Townsend
Grace & Bruce Stillman
Judy & Pat Woods
Student Ambassador Program
Save the Children Student Ambassador Program was established in 2011. Since that time, junior/senior high school students from the North Shore area of Long Island have been involved in a variety of activities to raise awareness and support for children around the world. The students learn about Save the Children global programs, host fundraising and informational events, volunteer at local partner organizations and hold food and clothing collection drives for local children in need.
Save the Children CEO Janti Soeripto and other staff visit a STC after school program at on May 17, 2022 in central Washington.
For further information about the Long Island Council contact:
Chris Homer
Board President
[email protected]
516.312.7303
Mary Leffel
Officer, Individual Philanthropy Group
Save the Children
[email protected]
203.246.3481