Despite taking a backseat to the national presidential elections on Tuesday, the relief efforts in New York and New Jersey continue to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy, which ravaged the East Coast last week. Volunteers throughout New York City, Brooklyn, Staten Island and New Jersey have spent countless hours making food deliveries to homebound seniors and cleaning up the most affected neighborhoods.
Latinos Post rounds up the latest volunteer and donations opportunities in the two states. As always, we encourage our readers to make monetary donations to the American Red Cross, which is helping victims of Hurricane Sandy. To do so, head over to redcross.org, call 1-800-733-2767, or text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
The American Red Cross is also accepting blood donations. You can visit their website or call 1-800-RED CROSS to schedule a blood donation.
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In Sunset Park, volunteers are requested at St. Jacobi Church, 5406 4th Ave, at any hour after 9 a.m. Volunteers are asked to come with cars and gas if possible. For more information, call 347-470-4192, or head to Occupy Sandy.
In Coney Island, there is a request for volunteers at Iglesia El Tabernaculo (2769 Stillwell Ave), which is open until 7 p.m. Volunteers are asked to bring non-perishable goods (no canned goods if possible), paper and plastic dishes, utensils, serving trays, winter clothes, hats, gloves, candles, flashlights, toiletries and pet food.
Coney Island volunteers can also head to Coney Island Generation Gap (2904 Neptune Avenue). Volunteers are asked to bring in hot food, canned goods, water, clothing, winter clothes, rubber boots, blankets, toilet paper and medication needs for seniors. Contact Pamela Harris at 917-592-2719 or at kimosobbe@optonline.net for more information.
In Staten Island, the group Staten Island Recovers asks that anyone who wishes to volunteer should call 347-934-9927 for the latest volunteer opportunities.
The group is also collection donations for Project Backpack, which is collecting backpacks and school supplies for Staten Island school kids affected by Hurricane Sandy. Donations should be sent to 405 Hillman Ave Staten Island, NY 10314. Project Backpack is accepting Paypall donations at boowag74@aol.com. Donators can contact Donna Fellows at boowag74@aol.com for more information.
In Red Hook, volunteers can head to 305 Van Brunt, starting on Thursday, November 8. According to the Red Hook Initiative, volunteer services will be limited on Wednesday, November 7 and Thursday, November 8 due to the nor'easter affecting the area.
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In Jersey City, the group Jersey City Sandy Recovery is planning to meet at Barrow Mansion (83 Wayne Street) on Wednesday until 8 p.m. and on Thursday starting at noon. For more information, be sure to call 201-589-1716 or email contact@jcnkrecovery.org. The group is also asking for donations. For a full list of donation needs, head over to Jersey City Sandy Recovery's website.
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If you have any information regarding volunteer opportunities in these areas or in any area affected by Hurricane Sandy, please email n.rojas@latinospost.com.
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