Meg Grande has lived in Staten Island her whole life, been active in the community for more than years, served as vice-president of her neighborhood's 120 Precinct Community Council for eight years, and on the board of Neighborhood Housing Services of Staten Island (NHSSI) for nine years. She has served as that board's vice-president for the last four years.

 

While her work has been visible in numerous community events, neighborhood improvements, and fundraising efforts, Meg has also focused on getting her fellow neighbors more involved in the community. She took her community council meetings on the road to attract more attendees, recruits new volunteers for events and committee work, and mentors new volunteers to take on leadership roles.

 

NHSSI provides services in support of community revitalization, home ownership, and neighborhood self-reliance. Claire Mitchell-Dumas, executive director of Neighborhood Housing Services of Staten Island, says, “Meg's volunteer accomplishments have been recognized throughout New York City , from the United Nations to the Police Department, the mayor's office to the Archdiocese of New York. We couldn't be more proud—or thankful—that her roots and her home are here in Staten Island.” Additional honors for Meg's volunteer service have come from the U.S. and New York Senates, the New York City Office of Parks and Recreation, and the Stapleton and Tompkinsville Patrols.

 

Her four children—ages 32, 37, 38, and 43—continue to live in Staten Island and are all business owners in the community. Meg is also the proud grandmother of five grandchildren.