For the past couple of weeks, I know we have all been sharing stories of our experiences during the hurricane and the Nor’easter. We are thankful that we are all okay, and pray for those who have been touched personally with difficulty and even worse, tragedy. Please take a moment to read the info below. If you have a blog or twitter account, Tumblr or Facebook page, that you repost some of this information. If you feel so inclined to forward this in an email to others, thank you in advance.
Occupy Sandy has branches in NY and NJ. Their donation system is set up is through wedding registries on Amazon.com. Also, beyond just the registries, both Occupy Sandy’s are coordinating volunteers, deliveries, pantries of items throughout many community centers, transportation, etc. It is a herculean effort that is making a difference. Over the past couple of weeks, needs have changed. This is another opportunity for us to help each other.
These registries, set up for needs for both the Brooklyn devastation and the NJ devastation (the only type Amazon has is a wedding registry) helps coordinate very specific items with people who might want to make a donation but do not know what is needed. Brief description below of the registries and links. Occupy Sandy is highly organized and have gotten supplies to many of the people who need it.
Here are links to a blog which list other donation opportunities and a summary of the Sandy materials below: http://marybethdelbalzo.blogspot.com/2012/11/thanksgiving-more-than-ever-please-help.html
http://marybethdelbalzo.blogspot.com/2012/11/occupy-sandy-relief-efforts.html
Sandy in NY
http://www.amazon.com/registry/wedding/32TAA123PJR42
Occupy Sandy NY and Occupy Sandy’s NY Wedding Registry | |||||
Shipping Address: Occupy Sandy – Brooklyn, New York | |||||
Event Date: November 30, 2012 | |||||
Couples’ Style: Warm, non-perishable | |||||
Description: Help donate to the victims of Hurricane Sandy by shipping items to the Occupy Sandy relief outpost at the Church of St. Luke and St. Matthew in Clinton Hill (520 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238). Our team: John Heggestuen, Alex Nordenson, and Katherine Dolan. We are Brooklyn residents and are in touch with the Occupy Sandy team who will receive the shipped items and organize daily deliveries to priority response areas. We are the updating the registry as we get info on what is needed most in affected areas. PLEASE pay for the most expedited shipping – these items are needed ASAP. Also, please contact Amazon after your order and ask them to reimburse you for shipping. We’ve heard this has been honored for a few people now who told them about the cause and so we encourage everyone to do it! **PLEASE help us track inventory instantaneously – send an email to sandyregistryinventory@gmail.com letting us know what you donated. Email sandyregistryinfo@gmail.com with any other questions/feedback on the registry and email sandyregistrypr@gmail.com for additional info about our team** Please follow us on Twitter for further updates: @SandyRegistry ***Here’s a link to see some of the work being done at the church: http://slmimages.tumblr.com/ *** ***Check out how the storm hit Rockaway: http://howsandyhitrockaway.tumblr.com/*** ***If you have any issues with the “Gift Registry” saved address for the church not auto-populating please enter it manually: The Church of St. Luke and St. Matthew 520 Clinton Ave Brooklyn, New York 11238 THANK YOU! | |||||
Sandy in NJ
http://www.amazon.com/registry/wedding/2FDVT8QGKJFYR
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