Homer Folks
1867–1963 (age 96)
Social Reformer, Public Health Official
Biography
Homer Folks spent his lengthy career pushing for social reforms that protected children, immigrants, and urban families, advocating for public health systems that placed compassion alongside science.
His efforts led to lasting institutions and policies that cared for the most vulnerable, and his tireless campaigning is honored by those who continue his mission near Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.