The Emergency Children’s Help Organization (ECHO), a non-profit  group that provides financial assistance to children and their families during a medical emergency or when faced with other difficulties, has announced the promotion of one of its board members.

Vincent Scamardella of Sunnyside has been appointed to the Executive Committee after serving two years as a board member. Scamardella is the general manager of Casey Funeral Home/Dignity Memorial Funeral Providers of Staten Island.