10/16/2026
💙 Celebrating Our 2026 Unsung Community Health Heroes! 🥳
Meet the dedicated individuals making a difference in the lives of Staten Islanders through compassion, advocacy, and community service. From supporting families and individuals with disabilities to giving back through philanthropy, these community champions are helping build a healthier, stronger Staten Island.
👉 Swipe to meet our 2026 Unsung Community Health Heroes we will be celebrating at our free and public ceremony tomorrow at 1 PM in CSI’s 1P Recital Hall!
Join us at the 18th Annual SIEDC Health & Wellness Expo on TOMORROW, from 9 AM to 2 PM at the College of Staten Island.
Learn more at www.siedc.org/hwexpo26🔗
Meet Evette Battle, Head Start Supervisor and dedicated advocate for Staten Island families!🧠
For the past 15 years, Evette has served as a Head Start Supervisor, empowering families and connecting them with essential resources and support. Her commitment to helping others is deeply personal, shaped by her own experiences navigating challenges as a single parent and receiving support through Staten Island Mental Health Society.
Now affiliated with Richmond University Medical Center, the organization holds a special place in Evette’s heart. Having experienced firsthand the difference community resources can make, she brings compassion, empathy, and understanding to her work with children and families.
Her journey reflects the power of perseverance, community support, and turning personal challenges into a lifelong commitment to helping others. Join us in celebrating Evette as a 2026 Unsung Community Health Hero!
Learn more at www.siedc.org/hwexpo26🔗
Meet Peter Botros, Staten Island entrepreneur, self-taught chef, and community philanthropist!👏
A lifelong Staten Islander, Peter founded The Stone House at Clove Lakes in 2014 and is a founding partner of Bread & Butter Hospitality, a growing collection of restaurants across Staten Island and the Catskills.
Beyond his accomplishments in hospitality, Peter is dedicated to giving back to the community he calls home. Through annual fundraisers, festivals, and charitable events, he supports local organizations and important cause