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Saturday, December 15, 2012

Even Flickering Candles Give Light in The Darkness.

Even Flickering Candles Give Light In The Darkness

I woke up multiple times last night with a heavy heart. I woke with the thought that 27 families are being forced to face torturous reality... over and over and over. Every second that goes by and every thought that they have now exists in darkness... A darkness they cannot escape from; A reality that they cannot run from; a nightmare they cannot wake from.

To be honest I am having difficulty even finding and writing inspirational words about this tragedy as hopelessness and helplessness seem unavoidable. BUT it is now when those who can be strong, must. It is now when those who can "walk" must carry the those who cannot ... just as we did and continue to do after Hurricane Sandy.

It Is In all Of Us's Mission is to acknowledge and foster Resilience, Empowerment, Respect, Community, and Love. During this time these ideals may seem more like quivering, languishing candlelight rather then steady, strong beacons of hope and guidance.

But even flickering candles give light in darkness...

So I am writing even though it feels so very insignificant. Pushing through this hopeless feeling this morning is reminding me of what Empowerment is ... The insignificant feeling is the sensation that you are powerless against something so BIG. Empowerment is doing it anyway.

I am encouraging you all to send love and light to those families. I am hoping that you will sit down with your loved ones this holiday season and everyday that follows with the experience of gratitude; the kind of gratitude that sparks change in thought and behavior, the kind of gratitude that causes one to be kinder and gentler to another.

I know you will because even when it seems Impossible- It Is In All Of Us ....

xo
Michelle

Friday, December 7, 2012

We Are Still Getting Our Hands Dirty! Volunteer!

"The List"

We are still getting our hands dirty!

Another weekend approaches and its beginning to get colder.

Please remember help is still needed!

Thank you!

"The List"

UPDATED: 12/7/12

Still more ... CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAY!!! :)

There are VOLUNTEER opps in every community! Please see groups in location where you want to donate your time! :)

For Example:

Go through it carefully to find what you are looking for ... Hope it helps!

PLEASE ADD - corrections or any orgs I missed to the comments section below and I will be updating this post regularly! Thank you!!!

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Christmas/Holiday

http://www.facebook.com/HolidayToysForChildrenAffectedByHurricaneSandy
http://www.facebook.com/OperationSandyClaus
http://www.facebook.com/pages/NJ-Hurricane-Sandy-Christmas-Giving-Connection/428784863841296
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hurricane-Sandy-Adopt-a-Family-for-Christmas/262063393917218
http://www.facebook.com/pages/East-Rockaway-Hurricane-Christmas-Toy-Drive/460590717317120
http://www.facebook.com/ChristmasForHurricaneSandyVictims
http://www.facebook.com/groups/GiftsforGerritsen/?ref=ts&fref=ts
http://www.facebook.com/Santaclauseiscoming2town
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hurricane-Sandy-Holiday-Toy-Drive/281511811951811?ref=ts&fref=ts
http://www.facebook.com/OperationSandyChristmas
http://www.facebook.com/SecretSandy
http://www.facebook.com/events/126448734177240/
http://www.facebook.com/christmas.forsandy

"The List"

UPDATED: 12/4/12

Even more ... CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAY!!! :)

There are VOLUNTEER opps in every community! Please see groups in location where you want to donate your time! :)

Go through it carefully to find what you are looking for ... Hope it helps!

PLEASE ADD - any orgs or corrections I missed to the comments section below and I will be updating this post regularly! Thank you!!!

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Christmas/Holiday

http://www.facebook.com/OperationSandyRelief
http://www.facebook.com/OperationSandyClaus
http://www.facebook.com/pages/NJ-Hurricane-Sandy-Christmas-Giving-Connection/428784863841296
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hurricane-Sandy-Adopt-a-Family-for-Christmas/262063393917218
http://www.facebook.com/pages/East-Rockaway-Hurricane-Christmas-Toy-Drive/460590717317120
http://www.facebook.com/ChristmasForHurricaneSandyVictims
http://www.facebook.com/groups/GiftsforGerritsen/?ref=ts&fref=ts
http://www.facebook.com/Santaclauseiscoming2town
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hurricane-Sandy-Holiday-Toy-Drive/281511811951811?ref=ts&fref=ts
http://www.facebook.com/OperationSandyChristmas
http://www.facebook.com/SecretSandy
http://www.facebook.com/events/126448734177240/
http://www.facebook.com/HolidayToysForChildrenAffectedByHurricaneSandy
http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1XY8NPRI95GVY/ref=cm_sw_su_w

Thimbles ... They Matter.

Thimbles ... They Matter

It's about 11:00 am on Saturday 12/1. My mother just called me practically in tears. "Its so so cold, I just brought cleaning supplies down to Guyon Rescue but what is that going to do? It feels like I was giving them a thimble when they have to bail out the ocean!"

This is it - That is the fight - Right here is the perfect example of where the true battle lies. IT LIES WITHIN US.

It is how we perceive the tasks in front of us that will determine success or failure.

My mother, who works at Staten Island University Hospital, who sees some of the most disturbing things on a day to day basis, a women I consider to be one of the strongest people I know was powerfully affected by the reality of the situation, again. (There's that reminding that I talk about us needing) It is okay to need to be reminded of the enormity of the situation or to be reminded that even the "smallest" acts of kindness are important. The reminders are not wasteful if action comes of them. So I humbly, graciously, and respectfully remind anyone who might need reminding (including myself):

We must stay strong.
We must continue to give our thimbles of support.
Please don't think it's too little or not needed anymore or not enough to bother.

Remember when you give anything (money, food, toiletries, cleaning supplies, time, etc) you are actually giving your thought, your concern, your awareness, your energy ... THESE things are what matter more then anything else!

Please see "The List" and contact an organization in your area to see what they need and then gather your thimbles of help. I guarantee it will be needed and appreciated!

Friday, November 30, 2012

Volunteer This weekend

"Many of the groups who once had an abundance of people giving of their time are now struggling to find volunteers."

So it has been 32 days since Sandy devastated the tri-state area. Shopping for the holidays has begun, and Christmas decorations have started adorning houses. Life has returned to normal for so many and we are thankful for that! Lights have been turned on and gas is available. The commute has returned to normal ... well relatively!

Unfortunately so many people have not had their lives return to normal... So much still needs to be done. Please consider volunteering this weekend. Many of the groups who once had an abundance of people giving of their time are now struggling to find volunteers.

Here is a list of wonderful organizations who have not stopped serving their communities! Please remember to add to the comments any organizations that you know need volunteers... Thank you!!!

This is a SHORT list of volunteer opps... PLEASE PLEASE see "The List" where you will be able to find many many MANY more opportunities volunteer!

Many thanks for all who continue to share their time and energy...

UPDATED: 12/4/12

UPDATED CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAY!!! :)

There are VOLUNTEER opps in every community! Please see groups in location where you want to donate your time! :)

Sandy Fundraisers!

Updated 12/4/12

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Entrepreneurial Think Tank for Moms: http://ettmgoddardholiday.eventbrite.com

We Refuse to Sink!

(In response to a "It Is In All Of Us" nomination I received this morning)

Thank you for that beautiful nomination. I will certainly call you and get the details.

I am so so sorry for what you are going through. I can't tell you that I fully understand because the reality is ... I don't - I didn't lose my home. You are going through this, you and your neighbors. BUT we will be here. We will be here to bear witness to your struggle; we will be here to support you and help you get your needs met; we will be here to remind the rest of the world that you are going through this; we will be here to acknowledge and foster leadership, effective community organizing, and of course ... resiliency. We will help you find the resiliency you need to recover. We being: "It Is In All Of Us", "Cancel The 2012 NYC Marathon", ALL of the wonderful organizations that have been created, ALL of the amazing volunteers, organizers, donators, leaders, friends, family, and neighbors ... I Promise. (Btw - I'm the MWISSWIM kind ... that's a "Mean What I say Say What I Mean" kind of person ... ;)

So this is why we created "It Is In all Of Us" Spotlight! Already there are dozens of nominations for the spotlight and I can't wait to do the first one!! Remember, we will be doing a spotlight once a month for as long as we are here so if you or your nomination doesn't get picked this month - keep nominating! :)

Thank you! xoxo

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

It Is In All Of Us SPOTLIGHT!

It Is In All Of Us - SPOTLIGHT!

We are searching for groups and/or individuals who exemplify the meaning of "It Is In all Of Us"!!

One group/individual will be in the spotlight each month! We will create a video and tell the world about the wonderful things they are doing...

Nominees (individual or group) should be demonstrating:
1) Leadership
2) Creativity
3) Strength of character
4) Action

Please comment your thoughts on who should be in the "It Is In All Of Us" spotlight!! Can't wait to hear from you!

Monday, November 26, 2012

Why Are Some Resilient and Others Not?

Good Morning! I hope you are all having a wonderful Monday :)

So I saw "Seeds Of Resiliency" last night. It was moving - sad and happy; devastating and hopeful all at the same time. This movie wonderfully exhibits how powerful our spirit, our hope, and our perception can be.

Although the movie left me feeling extremely hopeful and powerful it also left me feeling overwhelmed. For a moment I was a bit consumed with thoughts of those who can't be resilient, those who are swallowed up by despair. I thought about the perpetrators, those who thrive on the suffering of others or those who are not able to even recognize the suffering of others because they are blinded by their own selfish ways. How can there be such a dichotomy?

Then it hit me early this morning - Both have to exist. Great resiliency can only come out of great hardship. That is the the definition. Inherent within resiliency is adversity. It is not easy to beat off great pain and suffering. They don't fight fair. Pain and suffering are sneaky and manipulative.

BUT there will be many who who will beat them off and make their way to resiliency. It is their presence and example that will give others unconscious permission to do the same. They will remind us that it is in all of us...

"Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our greatest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, "Who am I to be brilliant, talented, fabulous?" Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us, it's in all of us. As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others." Marianne Williamson

Friday, November 23, 2012

Seeds of Resiliency opens in NYC tonight!

"Seeds Of Resiliency" Opens in NYC tonight!

http://www.ironzeal.com/Seeds-of-Resiliency.php

Resiliency is the ability to recover readily from illness, depression, adversity, or the like. Do more then survive. Adapt. Prevail. Flourish. Evolve. What an incredible trait to have!

We are all capable of being resilient. But many don't know that, believing they are helpless and powerless to their situations. But when we witness what the human spirit can overcome; when we are reminded of our innate power; then we may think differently. Maybe, just maybe, we will see that that kind of power, that kind of strength, that kind of resiliency is - well, it is in all of us.

Quad Cinema
34 West 13th Street, New York, NY 10011
From November 23 through November 29, 2012
Showtimes: 1:00 2:25 3:50 5:15 6:40 8:05 10:10

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

SEEDS OF RESILIENCY - Snap Out Of It!

Snap Out Of It

So about three days ago I woke up and was going through emails and posts from both pages and the website. To be honest it was early, I was tired and overwhelmed and it wasn't even 7am. I had been struggling with balancing all that I needed to do. I had music projects that needed serious attention, I needed to do tons of paperwork from my other job and I was feeling a little sorry for myself that I hadn't been to yoga in a very long time... I was having a poor Michelle moment.

Then I received an email from a women who had been following the "Cancel The 2012 NYC Marathon" page. She asked me to look at a film and to consider posting about it. I watched the trailer to "Seeds Of Resiliency" and it was just what I needed to see at that very moment. It was kind of a whisper ... saying snap out of it.

Needless to say I wasn't exactly in the midst of a tragedy, I was just a little overwhelmed. But humans need lots of reminding - about lots of things. I got the reminder that I needed and instantly wanted to work with the creators of this film. I knew this was the perfect reminder that so many of us (especially in the NYC) may need at this time. A reminder that we are more powerful and able then we know... I encourage you to take the time this coming week and make your way to see this movie... it will be worth it!

"To help overcome

our darkest tragedies

and endure

our traumas

we need to appreciate

the flowers

that grow among

the weeds

We need to

plant the seeds

for our own unique

garden of resiliency

As these men and women have done."

Susan Polis Schutz

RESILIENT PEOPLE FEATURED IN “SEEDS OF RESILIENCY”

Candace Lightener, Founder of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Her daughter was killed by a drunk driver in 1980. Candy’s anger led her to form M.A.D.D. She has worked tirelessly to change public attitudes, modify judicial behavior, and promote tough new legislation, and numerous bills have been passed. All these years later, she is still active as ever and has been credited with saving over 600,000 lives.

Aaron Fotheringham, a young man of 19, who has spina bifida and is an extreme wheelchair athlete who performs tricks that have landed him in the Guinness World Records. He has traveled around the world and doesn’t consider himself handicapped at all. He regularly meets with young people who are handicapped to encourage them in developing their strengths.

Ernest Michel is a survivor of the Holocaust. After the Nazis came to power, he was forced to separate from his family, whom he never saw again, and was forced to serve in a variety of Nazi labor camps, including Auschwitz. Today he is a retired executive vice president of the United Jewish Appeal-Federation of New York and now devotes his time to speaking about the atrocities of the Holocaust.

Michael Stevens, a six-year survivor of Stage IV Lung Cancer. He’s been active as a spokesperson for the American Lung Association and has lobbied for increased funding before members of Congress. With an incredibly warm personality, he regularly counsels others, who consider him a hero.

Fanny Lebovits, another survivor of the Holocaust, who lost 32 family members during the Holocaust. Only she and her sister, Jenny, survived. When she shares her story with others she often times stops herself because it's too much for her to bear. “It's part of my obligation to let other people know about the Holocaust,” she said, nevertheless. “Maybe that's why I survived. In the concentration camp I slept on straw. I dreamed every day of sleeping on white sheets. I never lost hope.”

Dr. Edie Eger, another survivor of the Holocaust. She is a nationally recognized psychologist, author and speaker. When she was a young girl, she and her family were sent to Auschwitz. Her parents died at the concentration camp, but she always believed that her mind was free and that if she survived another day, she would escape, with her spirit intact. She, too, wants people to never forget the Holocaust.

Rufus Hannah, homeless and alcoholic for 23 years. A businessman in San Diego became his mentor and helped him turn his life completely around. He now manages an apartment complex and speaks to schools and community groups, and has helped other homeless people see there’s another way to live life.

Walter Lam, a political refugee from Uganda, forced to flee his country because of political persecution. He lost his son in Uganda. He made his way to the United States and was eventually able to bring his family. He eventually formed The Alliance for African Assistance to help other refugees from all over the world and has a staff from 16 different countries. He has helped relocate 1000 refugees a year.

The famous South Korean geophysicist and professor at Seoul National University, Dr. Sang-Mook Lee, now a quadriplegic, who went back to work immediately after recovering from an automobile accident in 2006. He uses his mouth to operate a bottlelike computer mouse linked to his laptop to communicate to audiences from the Atlantic to the Pacific. He works very hard to help alleviate the stigma of being “disabled” in South Korea. He is a true hero in South Korea.

I looked up and muttered: Thank you!

I did.

As you may or may not know, Thanksgiving is not a Dominican tradition.

This morning, getting the kiddos and myself into the spirit we all went to the grocery store to get our supplies for our feast.

List in hand, checking off what was in the cart, strolling through the aisles...all of a sudden, I hear coughing, gagging...silence...

It was my baby, strapped in his stroller ... choking.

Desperate and very nervous trying to pull him out of the seat ...(I could’t unleash his straps)... In the background I hear someone laughing hysterically... It was my 4 year old.

“What is so funny Tomas?” I yelled. With a chuckle, he quickly responded, “I just didn’t know Sammy could vomit like a waterfall!”

I looked back at the baby who was now out of the seat, grinning and laughing in unison with my son.

I of course, immediately followed with laughter and tears.

As I got out my pack of wipes from my purse and tried to clean us all up a bit, I thought about why we were there in the first place: Thanksgiving.

I kissed and hugged them both tightly against me. Looking up, I muttered “Thank You.”

Thank you for the fact that nothing serious really happened, thank you for my toddler’s innocence who kept calm and allowed us all to ‘chill’ after a moment of panic. Thank you for allowing us to be able to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast when so many close to us have lost so much. Thank you for our family and for allowing us to live in a space of gratitude, for only then are we able to recognize what abundance is.

Giggling, we finished our shopping and I drove home looking forward to this tradition for years to come. I hope you and your loved ones have a wonderful day too!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Vanessa Coppes

Final- Thanksgiving Information!!

Final Thanksgiving information!

If I missed any please add to comments so interested people can see them!! Thank you!!

Lower East side Manhattan. We will be feeding hurricane survivors at 1pm Thursday at
El Mesias church
189 Madison Street w Rutgers
New York ny
We still need volunteers to serve and ppl to donate food, turkey, desserts, beverages. The church will open at 10am to prep. Thank you!!!!

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Our Friends Need Help! Our buddies at Rockaway Taco are organizing a major Thanksgiving food distribution and dinner event. They need SIDE DISHES (like stuffing, cranberry sauce, green beans, potatoes) and HOT BOX TRUCKS. If you could help them out email us at rockawayhelp@gmail.com with the subject line TURKEY DAY and we will forward on your info.

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For those of you who are interested in offering some hands on help this Thanksgiving and Black Friday.... Check this out!! These guys have been doing the most amazing work!! So dedicated so organized... an inspiration!

Please Please share!

http://www.facebook.com/events/350156998414590/

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This is a great site see the other link for their request list!

http://www.facebook.com/tablesharing

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/embeddedform?formkey=dHJZU0dBLUJZN3hXTVh1azRjN2JaS3c6MQ

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Thanksgiving

http://www.facebook.com/events/350156998414590/
http://www.facebook.com/events/384654851615006
http://www.facebook.com/groups/303214223120977/
http://www.facebook.com/tablesharing
http://www.facebook.com/OperationGiveThanks
http://www.facebook.com/OccupyGravesendKitchenSandyRelief
http://www.facebook.com/HurricaneSandyThanksgivingAdoptAFamilyForDinner?ref=ts&fref=ts
http://www.sandythanksgiving.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/NJ-Hurricane-Sandy-Thanksgiving-Dinner-Connection/428784863841296
http://www.facebook.com/SandyFamilyHolidayDinner
http://www.facebook.com/thanksgivingfooddrivesi?ref=ts&fref=ts

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Unique Initiatives!! Love these!

Check out these two ideas that are helping so many in different ways!

http://www.facebook.com/healingwavesnyc

http://www.facebook.com/BEYONDSandy

Thanks!

"The LIST" - - Updated 11/30/12 10:00 AM

UPDATED: 11/30/12 10:00 AM

UPDATED CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAY!!! :)

There are VOLUNTEER opps in every community! Please see groups in location where you want to donate your time! :)

'Balls to the Wall': Make the Process Your Goal and The Dream Will Follow

The power of our minds amazes me everyday.

Mental perceptions become a part of who we are regardless of being aware of them or not. They affect how we think, how we respond, and how we act.

They create our belief systems, our cultural mores, our philosophies and habits. And we carry suggestions over from our genetic heritage, from our culture, from our parents and other family members, from friends and enemies, and from what we have read, seen and experienced.

We carry suggestions from our environment and from all of the various institutions to which we are connected to directly or indirectly.

Many of us tend to overlook the importance of tapping into a deeper level of self perception.

I get it, it's not your everyday conversation to discuss the challenges we face each day. I am aware that you don't get to work on Monday and say "Good morning (insert co-worker name here), how did you handle your fear of judgement this weekend?"... I agree: AWKWARD!

But here's the truth, the more you avoid facing, discussing your challenges, the more you avoid reaching your full potential.

The truth is that those uncomfortable conversations, that purging of whatever it is you are struggling with, will only make room for abundance, growth and yes, success.

Get this: self improvement, self growth DOES NOT EQUAL self absorption.

Remember how this movement was created: "Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our greatest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, "Who am I to be brilliant, talented, fabulous?" Actually, who are you not to be?..."

Here are 6 tips to get you on the Self Improvement Path:

1. Keep a Schedule: It is a very good idea to write down what you have to do each day. As you complete them, check them off. However, don't feel like you are bound to your list.

2. Take a Break and have Fun: If you spend too much time in front of the computer, at your desk, or doing whatever it is that your occupation requires, you should take a break. Try to make better use of your non-work time to do something fun. It will refuel you and help you get what needs to get done with a more productive attitude.

3. Be Generous: Generosity comes back. This does not mean only giving money; you can be generous with your smile, your advice, and as many of us here have, find a way to help others in your community.

4. Accept the things you can’t Change: When something bad happens in our lives, we try to fix or change them. Sometimes we can’t. This sometimes leads us to spend hours moping and falling into depression. If you accept the things you cannot change – you will be a happier person. Acceptance allows us to find ways to deal with these situations much faster.

5. Break the Chain: If you have patterns in your life, take a risk, try breaking them and do something different every day. Not only do you broaden your experiences of life, you open up doors for the future.

6. Face the Fear: Several years ago, I started living with a 'Balls to the wall' kind of attitude; doing something every day that I didn’t want to do – or felt uncomfortable doing. I know it's different for everyone, but we all have small steps we can start to take towards facing our fears.

7. Live for the Now: Don't fall into the 'would'a, could'a, should'a pattern'. You know... that list of things you've been meaning to do...GO DO THEM.

"For me, the path to success was never attaining wealth or celebrity. It was about the process of continually seeking to be better, to challenge myself to pursue excellence on every level. The question I ask every day is the same as it's always been: How much farther can I stretch to reach my full potential? What I know for sure is that it's only when you make the process your goal that the dream can follow." Oprah

Don't wait for life to continue happen, grab it by the horns and live. Michelle and I have created this space so you will continue to find the tools, the motivation and the support you need to find and/or continue to live life with that drive that is in all of us.

We want to 'meet' you! Join our Google Hangout on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 9pm. CLICK HERE TO JOIN US!

Vanessa Coppes

STATEN ISLAND VOLUNTEER OPPS! UPDATED 11/18/12 7:30AM

STATEN ISLAND VOLUNTEER OPPS! UPDATED 11/18/12 7:30AM

PLEASE bring with you work gloves, workboots, respirator masks! Thank you!!

http://www.facebook.com/events/116515541842874/

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Rebuild Staten Island Weekend Cleanup!
927 Patterson Ave SI, NY 10306

http://www.facebook.com/events/579468552082792/

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Tunnel to Towers Foundation
2361 Hylan Blvd. Staten Island, NY
Updated Nov 16, 9pm
Details: NEEDS: Volunteer assignments include distro, door-to-door info gathering, help with hot food prep in the field, cleaning supplies, personal care, flashlights, batteries

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New Dorp High School
465 New Dorp Ln. Staten Island, NY 10306
Updated Nov 16, 9pm
Details: NEEDS: Volunteers, Cleaning Supplies, Warm Clothing, Flashlights, Batteries

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VFW Center / Guyon Rescue
575 Mill Rd Staten Island, NY 10306
Updated Nov 16, 9pm
Details: NEEDS: Demolition crews, generator, tables, chairs, some food, cleaning supplies, heavy duty extension cords to connect generators to multiple houses

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St. Margaret Mary Church School
1128 Olympia Blvd. Staten Island, NY 10306
Updated Nov 16, 9pm
Details: NEEDS: Comms volunteers, demolition & canvassing crews, tools, cleaning supplies

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Oasis Christian Center
539 Greeley Ave. Staten Island, NY 10306
Updated Nov 16, 9pm
Details: NEEDS: Demolition crews, mops, masks, bleach, heavy duty sponges and gloves

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Movement Church / Brown Cross
95 Hett Ave. Staten Island, NY 10306
Updated Nov 16, 9pm
Details: NEEDS: Volunteers, vans, long range walkie talkies

QUEENS VOLUNTEER OPPS updated 11/18/12 7:00 am

QUEENS VOLUNTEER OPPS updated 11/18/12 7:00 am

If there is contact information at the bottom of a listing please try and contact them first. There is a lot of information out there and it is not always updated regularly! Thank you!

Please bring your own work gloves, waterproof/work boots, and respirator masks! Thank you!!
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Library
Mott Avenue and Central Avenue
Updated Nov 10, 7pm
Details: Volunteers will be needed during all or part of that time, particularly in the mornings. It should be noted that at this time, there is no heat in the building and it isn’t conducive for small children to be there so parents should take note. Immediate needs: flashlights, batteries, candles with small books of matches, diapers (particularly in the larger sizes), single serve infant formula, non-perishable ready-to-eat food of every kind, warm socks in every size.
Times: 9 - 4p daily
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RESORTS WORLD CASINO IN OZONE PARK
110-00 Rockaway Blvd South Ozone Park, NY 11420
Updated Nov 10, 8pm
Details: NYPD representatives and volunteers will be on scene in white tents to collect everything from canned goods to coats and shoes for city residents who lost everything in the storm. We’ll be collecting clothing, sweatshirts, hats, packages of bottled water, toiletries, and non-perishables.
Times: Friday & Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
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Full Gospel Tabernacle
361 Beach 42nd St. Far Rockaway, NY 11691-1208
Updated Nov 10, 6pm
Details: Anyone who wants to VOLUNTEER their time for cleanup, crews will be starting every day at 12pm. Please wear work clothes and bring your own lunch/dinner. NEEDS: cleaning supplies, canned goods, bottled water and toilet paper
Contact: lizchimienti@yahoo.com
Broad Channel Volunteer Fire Department
Updated Nov 7, 1pm
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Firehouse
58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd
Contact: Rockaway Waterfront Alliance: info@rwalliance.org. 718-327-5919 – (but we are uncertain that they have access to either one of these contact methods – JUST SHOW UP!)
Requests for Volunteers at the firehouse:
They are in need of PEOPLE 24/7. What they need are folks to: knock on people’s doors, help distributing meals, setting up a restaurant-style food station in the firehouse, digging people’s cars out of the sand, helping people get in and out of the Rockaways, etc. Keep in mind: there is NO electricity, access to gas, etc. But volunteers are urgently needed ASAP.

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American Legion
209 Cross Bay Blvd.
Updated Nov 10, 7pm
Details: VOLUNTEERS: needed to help organize and manage distribution. NEEDS: power strips/heavy duty power cords, duct tape, plastic sheathing, rope, tarps, contractor-sized trash bags, personal care items like razors, always need flashlights and batteries, baby formula, diapers ***AND** we need hot food throughout the day plus packaged food is ALWAYS welcomed. **Blankets. , socks, underwear, jackets are ALWAYS welcomed but no other clothes can be accepted at this time!**
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St. Camillus
Beach 100th and Rockaway Beach Blvd.
Updated Nov 16, 7pm
Details: This site is a big auditorium and will accept volunteers and all donations except clothing
Times: 7 days a week, 10am-5pm
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YANA
Beach 113 and Rockaway Beach Boulevard
Updated yesterday 1pm
Details: We do intake and train volunteers, send out canvassing crews, run a clinic with medical canvassers as well, send out clean-up/demo crews and act as communications hub for the Rockaways. We'll also dispatch volunteers/drivers/donations that come in but we've stopped being a drop-off or distro site.
Contact: Call 347-644-YANA (9262)

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St. Gertrudes / Disaster Recovery Center
Beach 38th Street and Beach Channel Dr.
Updated Nov 7, 1pm
Details: NEEDS: Generators, Extension cords/strip cords, Lights (to plug in), Cleaning supplies – specifically push brooms. Flashlights, Batteries. This site is a big auditorium and will accept volunteers and all donations except clothing.
Contact: Isobel (718) 417-1616 / (718) 781-4583 or Greg
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Rockaway Taco/Veggie Island
183 96th St.,Rockaway Beach, NY 11693
Updated Nov 10, 6pm
Details: NEEDS: Blankets, Flashlights, Headlamps, Batteries, Candles, Matches/Lighters, Handwarmers
Times: before 4pm
Contact: Neanna (646) 491-2765

BROOKLYN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES (11/18/12 6:30am)

Brooklyn Volunteer Opportunities (11/18/12 6:30am)
If there is a contact info at the bottom of the listing I urge you to call or email before going- there is soooo much information out there, sometimes people don't update! :)

For more info go to:

http://interoccupy.net/occupysandy/locations/
http://peoplesrelief.org/volunteer/

Tunnel to Towers
Brooklyn Relief Centers
2648 Gerritsen Ave
Gerritisen, Brooklyn
917-232-4069
Distribution 24/7
Office Open everyday 9a-4p

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Tunnel to Towers
Brooklyn Relief Centers
IKEA (Red Hook)
One Beard Street
RedHookVolunteer@gmail.com

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St Jacobi Lutheran Church
5406 4th Ave.
Updated Nov 13, 1pm
Details: URGENT: Jacobi has run out of supplies as of 11/12. Adult Diapers, baby wipes, blankets, warm socks. Cleaning supplies – Bleach, Ammonia, Mops, buckets, brooms dustpans, and Contractor Bags, Spray cleaner (fantastic,lysol), sponges and rags. NO KITCHEN TRASH BAGS. Paper Towels & Shammies, Disinfectant wipes, First Aid stuff – neosporin, aspirin, tylenol, ibprofen and other OTC drugs, nasal spray, Batteries, Flashlights, Tarps, granny carts, shopping carts, wheelbarrows to transport goods to homes, Faces masks, working gloves and respirators, Gas, & Gas Cans (ideally filled with gas). Generators, Warm socks, Body soap, Shampoo and conditioner, Toothpaste/toothbrush, Sandwich/gallon ziplock bags. Vinegar, blankets No more donations after 7. No more volunteers after 8. Large donations should call in advance: (347) 470-4192.
Contact: Ronnie (646) 353-5194

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Church of St Luke & St Matthew
520 Clinton Avenue (between Fulton & Atlantic)
Updated yesterday 1pm
Details: Needs: salt, shovels and restock of cleaning supplies – brillo pads, drain covers, bleach, disposable gloves. REQUESTS: SANDY BACKPACK Backpacks w/ School Supplies for kids in Rockaway Beach Bring a backpack with school supplies to the Clinton Hill site (520 Clinton) for distribution. Supplies Needed: * Notebooks * Pens / Pencils * Markers * Folders * Etc Warm clothes, flashlights/candles, fresh produce/bread/eggs/milk to cook, non-perishables. We are accepting donations of tools & Industrial cleaning supplies: hard bristle brooms, flat shovels, long handled squeegies, rubber suits, rubber boots, 3M masks, heavy duty contractor bags, wheel barrows, headlamps, work gloves, simple green, string mops & industrial mop buckets
Times: 9am – 9pm
Contact: (347) 770-4520

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Red Hook Headquarters
480 Van Brunt #3 (second floor, above Fairway)
Updated Nov 7, 1pm
Details: For goods donations/requests and inventory needs
Times: 9-5 daily
Contact: (347) 770-1528 redhookrecovers@gmail.com

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St. Mary's
192 81st Street & Ridge Blvd.
Updated Nov 15, 12am
Details: VOLUNTEERS: Needed Tuesday - Saturday, 10a - 5p. Looking for 4 chefs per day. People who can do full days preferred. People with culinary experience, and can be efficient in a small space preferred. NEEDS: Food: Barley, Quinoa, Brown rice, Pasta, Egg noodles, Flour, Sugar, Dried cranberries, Dried apricots, Tortillas, Dried: lentils, split peas, Cooking liquid, Boxes of white and red wine, Guinness stout Canned: Tomatoes, Canned beans (any), Better than Boullion soup base, Peanut butter, Tuna, Salmon, Canned chicken, Jam, Relish, Tahini, Roasted red peppers, Artichokes, Olives, Capers, Tofu, Baby Corn, Water chestnuts, Canned chiles, Olive oil, Canola oil Meat: Whole uncut pieces of meat we can break down ourselves are fine. Seriously- any cheap cut of meat will do. No offal. Pork shoulder, Ribs, Stew beef, Ground beef, London broil/skirt steak, Chicken thighs, Bacon, Ham, Hot dogs, Sausage Vegetables: Onions, Potatoes, Carrots, Celery, Garlic, Sweet potatoes, Apples Frozen: Edamame, Spinach, Pearl onions, Green beans Dairy (prefer gift cards for these items): Milk, Cream, Cream cheese, Eggs, Parmesan cheese Miscellaneous: Paper bags, Take out containers (pints and quarts), Ziplock bags, Aluminum pans with cover, Aluminum foil, Plastic wrap, Sandwich baggies, Deli paper, Latex gloves Will also need LOTS of fresh produce Supplies: Note that we'd be happy borrowing any of this from restaurants who are not using them, and will return after the holidays. Cambros or insulated bags for steam pans, Racks and sternos, Large Gatorade coolers for soup, Hotel pans, Baking pans, Kitchen spoons, Ladles, Measuring cups, Cutting boards, Knives, Colander, Stock pots, Rondo, Sautée pan (large), Grill pan, 2 metro racks, Spreaders/butter knives, Dishes/scoops
Times: Tuesday - Saturday 10a - 5p
Contact: Kitchen Contact: Allison (718) 909-2434; Organizer from 520: Joshua (347) 213-4656

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Center of Kaiser Park
Neptune Ave - Bayview Ave, W. 24 St. - W. 32 St. Brooklyn
Updated yesterday 10pm
Details: Volunteers in Coney Island should come to this location for training first.
Times: 10:30am - 5pm Daily
Contact: peoplesrelief@gmail.com
More info
http://peoplesrelief.org/

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Gowanus Community Center // operated by FUREE
420 Baltic St, between Hoyt and Bond (in the middle of the block, on the south side)
Updated Nov 10, 6pm
Details: NEEDS: Flashlights, batteries, candles, gloves/scarves/hats. Hot food (before 6pm only), canned food and pantry items: Updated supply requests at facebook.com/FUREEous. VOLUNTEERS: throughout the afternoon/evening for meal deliveries.
Times: 12:30pm-8:30pm, especially in the latter half.
Contact: Valery Jean (valery@furee.org, 347-806-6435) or Lucas (lucas@furee.org).

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Red Hook Headquarters
480 Van Brunt #3 (second floor, above Fairway)
Updated Nov 7, 1pm
Details: For goods donations/requests and inventory needs
Times: 9-5 daily
Contact: (347) 770-1528 redhookrecovers@gmail.com

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Sheepshead Bay Pop Up Recovery Site
Brown St & Emmons Ave
Updated Nov 16, 11am
Details: Volunteers needed to help residents clean out their homes, remove debris from homes and yards, staff a sidewalk distribution site, and go door-to-door doing needs assessments. People who can do heavy lifting and people with construction and mold removal experience especially required. Supply needs: Laundry detergent, hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, borax, sponges, mops, paper towels, heavy duty black garbage bags, masks, working gloves, water, flashlights, batteries, dog and cat food, similac baby formula.
Times: 10 am- 5 pm everyday
Contact: sheepsheadbayrecovers@gmail.com

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Saturday, December 15, 2012

Even Flickering Candles Give Light In The Darkness

Friday, December 7, 2012

"The List"

We are still getting our hands dirty!

"The List"

UPDATED: 12/7/12

Still more ... CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAY!!! :)

There are VOLUNTEER opps in every community! Please see groups in location where you want to donate your time! :)

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

UPDATED: 12/4/12

Even more ... CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAY!!! :)

There are VOLUNTEER opps in every community! Please see groups in location where you want to donate your time! :)

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Thimbles ... They Matter

Friday, November 30, 2012

"Many of the groups who once had an abundance of people giving of their time are now struggling to find volunteers."

UPDATED: 12/4/12

UPDATED CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAY!!! :)

There are VOLUNTEER opps in every community! Please see groups in location where you want to donate your time! :)

Sandy Fundraisers!

Updated 12/4/12

Thursday, November 29, 2012

We Refuse to Sink!

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

It Is In All Of Us - SPOTLIGHT!

Monday, November 26, 2012

Friday, November 23, 2012

"Seeds Of Resiliency" Opens in NYC tonight!

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Snap Out Of It

Final Thanksgiving information!

If I missed any please add to comments so interested people can see them!! Thank you!!

Lower East side Manhattan. We will be feeding hurricane survivors at 1pm Thursday at El Mesias church 189 Madison Street w Rutgers New York ny We still need volunteers to serve and ppl to donate food, turkey, desserts, beverages. The church will open at 10am to prep. Thank you!!!!

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For those of you who are interested in offering some hands on help this Thanksgiving and Black Friday.... Check this out!! These guys have been doing the most amazing work!! So dedicated so organized... an inspiration! Please Please share! http://www.facebook.com/events/350156998414590/

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This is a great site see the other link for their request list!

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Unique Initiatives!! Love these!

UPDATED: 11/30/12 10:00 AM

UPDATED CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAY!!! :)

There are VOLUNTEER opps in every community! Please see groups in location where you want to donate your time! :)

Lower East side Manhattan. We will be feeding hurricane survivors at 1pm Thursday at
El Mesias church
189 Madison Street w Rutgers
New York ny
We still need volunteers to serve and ppl to donate food, turkey, desserts, beverages. The church will open at 10am to prep. Thank you!!!!

For those of you who are interested in offering some hands on help this Thanksgiving and Black Friday.... Check this out!! These guys have been doing the most amazing work!! So dedicated so organized... an inspiration!

Please Please share!

http://www.facebook.com/events/350156998414590/