Hurricane Sandy: Help Those in Need!

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Hurricane Sandy: Help Those in Need!

AMERICAN RED CROSS

The Red Cross has provided more than 23,000 overnight shelter stays since Saturday to those communities in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast suffering from widespread power outages, wind damage and significant flooding from Superstorm Sandy.

Tuesday night, more than 9,000 people stayed in 171 Red Cross shelters across 13 states. More than 100,800 meals and snacks have been served.

Financial donations help the Red Cross provide shelter, food, emotional support and other assistance to those affected by disasters like Hurricane Sandy, as well as countless crises at home and around the world.

DONATE!

https://www.redcross...temId=prod10002

SALVATION ARMY

The Salvation Army asks people who want to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy to donate online at https://donate.salva...sa.org/disaster or call 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769). Donors may also contribute $10 via their phone bill by text* messaging the word STORM to 80888, and confirming the donation with the word, “Yes.”

Please send check donations to:

The Salvation Army Disaster Services Center

PO BOX 1959 Atlanta, GA 30301

Please designate “2012 Hurricane Season” on all checks.

At this point, in-kind donations, such as used clothing and used furniture, are not being accepted for hurricane relief. However, these items are vital to supporting the day-to-day work of your local Salvation Army. Please consider giving these items to your local Salvation Army Family Store or dial 1-800-SA-TRUCK (1-800-728-7825).

DONATE!

https://donate.salva...sa.org/disaster

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Hurricane Sandy - Help East Coast Firefighters

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We would like to pass along the following to anyone anxious to help East Coast Firefighters and Departments in need related to Hurricane Sandy.Numerous FD's and firehouses were damaged and some were destroyed in areas such as Long Island, NYC and New Jersey. Additionally, numerous Firefighters, EMT's and their families have personally suffered major losses.

The Terry Farrell Fund is 100% legit. Your donations WILL directly benefit those Firefighters, their families and fire/EMS departments in immediate and urgent need.It was established in memory of Terry Farrell, a decorated member of FDNY Rescue 4 and Chief of the Dix Hills (Long Island) VFD. Terry, along with 342 of his brothers, perished on September 11, 2001 in the World Trade Center attack.

"The Fund" assists firefighters and their families with educational, medical and equipment needs in time of need. It DIRECTLY supports Firefighters who serve their communities and "The Fund" has a stellar reputation."The Fund" also provides donated usable fire equipment, apparatus and related items to help departments in urgent need - so they can get back to serving their communities.

The Terry Farrell Fund is operated predominately by Firefighters along with friends of the Fund and operate on a volunteer basis in order to give back to the firefighting community.It operates on an annual budget of 1 to 3%. There is NO paid staff, and all of their members are Firefighters and family members who volunteer to make the lives of brothers & sister Firefighters better.4

The Terry Farrell Fund is a 501c3 exempt organization

If You Have Equipment To Donate, contact them:

Phone Direct: 516-783-1996, 516-840-8839

E-mail: terryfund@terryfund.org and Terryfund@verizon.net (copy both due to e-mail/internet service outages in NY)

For Cash Donations/Shirt Purchases: http://www.terryfund.org/donation.htm

Home Page: http://www.terryfund.org

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I have an old U Haul truck, we are going out to a specific area Tuesday my friend grew up in. Here is a list of what we need ASAP, PM me

Non Perishable foods

Blankets

Shoes/Boots

Socks

Personal Hygiene Products

Diapers

Baby Food/Formula

Batteries

Dog Food

Paper cups & plates

Plastic forks & knives

Garbage Bags

Disposable Gloves

*Clothes and Bottled Water are not needed right now so please stick to the items above*

Thank you in advance for your support and generosity.

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With temperatures dropping, I would also suggest hand/foot warmers, hats ,etc

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If anyone is looking to help out over 400 FDNY members affected by Sandy here is a non-profit that directly helps FDNY members

The New York City Firefighter Brotherhood Foundation

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=EJPH33EWXYV8W

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Currently airing on MSG, MSG +, Palladia and several other channels as well as live global stream on the internet is the 121212 Concert for Hurricane Sandy victims live at MSG. To donate you can call 1-855-465-HELP (4357) or go to www.121212concert.org They also have a live stream (Free of charge) setup there. It started at 7:30 and goes until 12 midnight.

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Currently airing on MSG, MSG +, Palladia and several other channels as well as live global stream on the internet is the 121212 Concert for Hurricane Sandy victims live at MSG. To donate you can call 1-855-465-HELP (4357) or go to www.121212concert.org They also have a live stream (Free of charge) setup there. It started at 7:30 and goes until 12 midnight.

And youtube...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5cxpRRmCg8