Hi Everyone!
In my last post, I wrote about how happy I was that Boston had quickly recovered from Hurricane Sandy. I am so thankful for that, but there are other areas that are still dealing with the devastation of the storm, including New York, New Jersey, and Appalachia. While an undergrad student, I made so many friends from NY and NJ and I'm sad that these regions have been so damaged.
Here are some links for donations if you would like to help:
Red Cross (disaster relief, rescue operations, blood donation): http://www.redcross.org/
Salvation Army (providing shelter, clothes, and goods for the dispossessed): http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn_2.nsf
United Way (coastal recovery efforts): https://donate.unitedwaynyc.org/page/contribute/uwsandyrecovery
Humane Society of the United States (rescuing pets caught in the storm and providing relief to their owners): https://secure.humanesociety.org/site/Donation2?df_id=11020&11020.donation=form1&s_src=webdn_sandy_ws102912
Habitat for Humanity (rebuilds homes that have been lost): http://www.habitat.org/
In addition, check out these websites for comprehensive lists of charities. http://rockcenter.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/11/01/14861838-hurricane-sandy-how-you-can-help?lite and http://www.tabletmag.com/scroll/115483/how-to-help-hurricane-sandy-relief-efforts provide information on charities ranging from the Community Foodbank of New Jersey, Catholic Charities, Americares, and The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City.
Please help!
And if you are from an area affected by Hurricane Sandy, please know that we all support you and urge you to stay strong.
