How to Help Hurricane Sandy Victims?

[Xislandgirl]

I know that I can donate money, I already have, but I want to do more.
Is anyone aware of a group I can get in touch with that needs supplies for people?
I would love to be able to start a collection and send or deliver things to the CT Shore or NJ or NY.

Just feeling like I need to do more!

[loria]

there are several places organizing in the city and elsewhere-- if you call 311 or go to NYC.gov you might get some ides
there are some very local things as well (from Facebook )-
Update: needed in Red Hook: baby wipes and toilet paper. Red Hook Initiative

After 12 please take directly to
767 Hicks St. @ w 9th st


-i KNOW that folks are collecting for staten island-- clothes, and other things-- let me
see what i can find out from others down here.

[loria]

friend of mine just posted this -
Donations for Staten Island are being accepted tomorrow saturday from 9am till 1:30 pm at Happy Pants cafe on court at carroll street. They are accepting clothes for kids and adults... Blankets... Coats...Diapers... Toys... Books.... Food that is non perishable...

and this:
St Bernadette's in Brooklyn is collecting today, 13th ave and 82nd street, food is the most urgent need, plus work gloves, blankets diapers and wipes. Clothes accepted but have received a lot already

[loria]

x i posted something on the Facebook page

[loria]

Also the WNYC website has a list of volunteer opportunities.

[loria]

here is more http://brokelyn.com/where-to-volunteer-this-weekend/

[lprof]

Anyone who missed the NBC benefit tonight can still help by donating to the American Red Cross. I just donated through iTunes... it took about 10 seconds.




http://www.redcross.org
http://www.itunes.com/redcross
text to Red Cross 90999 for a $10.00 donation