“Hurricane Sandy” was a tropical cyclone that devastated portions of the Caribbean, Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States that ended just last week (October 31). So many were effected by this tragedy so Beyonce took to her website to list Ten ways we (The People) can help the victims of “Sandy”. To get the list of way’s to help just
The Red Cross is providing shelter, clothes, supplies, food and blood, as needed, for the victims of Sandy. Text the word “REDCROSS” to 90999 to donate $10 to American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Phone: 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767); for Spanish speakers, 800-257-7575; for TDD, 800-220-4095. http://www.redcross.org/
2. NEW YORK CARES –
This local NYC program is “the city’s largest volunteer organization, running volunteer programs for 1,300 nonprofits, city agencies and public http://newyorkcares.org/donate_now/
3. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY –
Habitat, an international organization, helps those in need rebuild their homes after disasters such as Hurricane Sandy. To make a donation call 1-800-HABITAT (422-4828). Press “0” when prompted and representatives will take your donation information over the phone. http://www.habitat.org/
4. COMMUNITY FOODBANK OF NEW JERSEY –
This group coordinates efforts with the state’s http://www.njfoodbank.org/
5. HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES –
Many pet owners were able to take their pets with them, but for those who were not, the Humane Society’s Animal Rescue Team is assembling staff and equipment to help rescue pets in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. donation link – https://secure.humanesociety.org/site/Donation2?df_id=11020&11020.donation=form1&s_src=webdn_sandy_ws102912
6. BREEZY POINT FUND RAISER –
One of the most badly damaged communities in Sandy’s wake is Breezy Point, Queens. Catholic University student Matthew Petronis created a fundraising page to help his community rebuild. https://www.wepay.com/donations/hurricane-sandy-raising-money-for-breezy-point
7. CITY MEALS –
In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Citymeals-on-Wheels has been taking emergency measures to ensure New York’s homebound elderly have access to food. Volunteer and Donate here: http://www.citymeals.org/
8. NY TECH MEETUP –
NY Tech Meetup is looking for volunteers to help schools, non-profits, and small businesses to get their information systems back online.
http://nytm.org/blog/entry/12-01-2012/update-on-ny-tech-opportunities-to-help
9. THE NEW YORK FOUNDLING –
A network of community-based services throughout the greater New York City metropolitan area which provides havens for children whose safety is at risk while also offering support to strengthen families. They currently serve over 11,000 Children and Families in all boroughs including some of the hardest hit areas. http://foundlingsandyrelief.mydagsite.com/
10. FOOD BANK FOR NEW YORK CITY –
A network of over 1000 pantries and www.foodbanknyc.org
