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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:
  1. http://www.facebook.com/events/395393630538949/
  2. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bay-Ridge-Cares-Kitchen-Serving-Meals-That-Heal/459446857430319
  3. http://www.friendsofrockaway.org/ 


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


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

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

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

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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Friday, November 16, 2012

The People Who Were Killed By Hurricane Sandy


The People Who Were Killed By Hurricane Sandy

Like everybody else, I try so hard to navigate through that feeling.  You know, the uneasy, eery feeling of disbelief.  The slow moving 'am I seeing what I think I'm seeing right now' feeling.  The detached, 'is this a movie' sensation that quiets your thoughts right before the s*** hits the fan.  I found myself glued to the TV on Monday October 29th.  My brain was in a contorted advanced yoga pose as I watched the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel fill up with water like a toy being slowly submerged into a full bathtub.  Then I started reading posts on The New York City Firefighters Brotherhood Foundation facebook page.  There were calls for backup because a firehouse was flooding and the members were struggling to get out.  Then came the announcement that Breezy Point was on fire ... life over property was the next post.  Then all of lower Manhattan went dark as the streets filled with water.  Every story, every post, and every picture dragged me further and further from the safety of my pre-hurricane world.  

I had the "best" seat in the house and I watched nothing but Sandy coverage and read nothing but Sandy tweets until the power went out.  You would think that would be enough?  But still, I needed to drive through the streets of Midland Beach before I really knew what had happened.  Then and only then did the details come into focus.  I slowed my car, mouth open shaking my head.  Streets were littered with cars and boats; there were hundreds of people standing
outside of gutted homes whose contents looked as if they had been vomited out onto the street. They were all struggling with THAT feeling.  It wasn't until I saw it that it became real.  And the reality is, Sandy wound up and then gave us a shot to the gut that brought us to our knees, gasping for air. 
 

We know that the coastline surrounding the tri-state area has been devastated.  We know that it is going to take many neighborhoods years to recover, if ever.  We also know that over 100 people lost their lives to this natural disaster...  Over 100 people.  Do we know that? Really? Or do we just have that information?  Whitney Hess, wants us to really know.  To the best of her ability she created a list with the names and the stories of each of Sandy's victims.  

Just as I had to drive through the decimated streets of Staten Island before I really understood the storm's full impact, I had to read about each and every individual that died in the path of Sandy before I really knew.  I know now.  My heart sinks for each family member and friend of those that were lost.  I am again humbled as I slow down, mouth open shaking my head ...

http://whitneyhess.com/blog/2012/11/05/the-people-who-were-killed-by-hurricane-sandy/

 

 

 

Thursday, November 15, 2012

MORNING UPDATE (11/15/12 9:00 AM) 1 - Volunteer Opps; 2 - Donation Sites; 4 - List of resource pages

Morning Update! (11/15/12 9:00 AM)

 1 - Volunteer Opps;  2 - Donation Sites;  4 - List of resource pages

(If I missed anything PLEASE add to comments and I will get the info in this post! -Thank you)

PLEASE READ THROUGH AND SHARE VIA LINKS AT THE BOTTOM OF POST OR FB SHARE!!  THANK YOU!!

THERE IS A LOT OF INFORMATION HERE!  :)


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1. Volunteer Opportunities: 



A)
Demo supplies and labor volunteers are needed at 626 Midland, tomorrow and for a while...

If anyone can help meet these needs, let me, or Mike Loco Hoffman, know for details.

Thanks so much,
Rose Duggan
904.588.5880
rose.m.duggan@gmail.com


B)  http://www.tunneltotowersrun.org


C)

Great Organization!!

http://www.facebook.com/events/553509007996490/

D)
NJ Volunteer Exchange

http://www.facebook.com/NJVolunteerExchange


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2. Donation sites:


A)
Hurricane Sandy Relief - People still need your help and will for some time. THE FULL MOON SALOON is collecting Food, Clothes & most of all Supplies needed for those who have nothing. We will be collecting whatever you can donate up until the 21st, that is Thanksgiving Eve. Let us try and convey the true meaning of Thanksgiving....Full Moon Saloon is located in Bay Ridge at 8309 5th Avenue. Thanks:)

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B)
Please see video to better understand their needs!!!

http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news%2Flocal%2Fnew_york&id=8884585&fb_source=message#comments&status=ok

The Action Center:
The Action Center Needs your Help!
http://www.theactioncenter.com

Needed:

All types of non-perishable food
School Supplies
Baby wash
Wipes
Rash cream
Baby tylenol or the like
Baby powders
All Cleaning supplies (including hydrogen peroxide and white vinegar)
Small space heaters

We would like them to go to:
the Action Center
57-10 Beach Channel Drive
c/o Aria Doe NY NY 11692
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C)

St. Clare's Parish SI, NY --- See their webpage for LOTS of Details!!

http://www.stclaresi.com/sandy

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D)

UES DROP OFF

HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF
DONATION DROP OFF POINT



Hammers; Crowbars; Tools; Work/Rubber Gloves
Heavy Duty Garbage Bags/Pails; Shovels; Mops Push Brooms; Scrub Brushes; Sponges; Buckets; Bleach Clorox Wipes; Paper Towels; Toilet Paper Toiletries; First Aid Supplies; Face Masks Headlamps; Flashlights; Batteries; Extension Cords; Hand Warmers; Baby Food/Supplies; Water; Cough Medicine; Easy to Prep/Eat Food Gatorade; Juice; Pet Food; Laundry Detergent; Plastic Eating Ware; Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Detectors; Wheel Barrels; Step Ladders

Molly Pitcher’s Ale House
85th Street & 2nd Avenue

Sunday November 18th 10am-2pm

www.facebook.com/UESDropOff
www.twitter.com/UESDropOff
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E)
See flyer on page of link below!
There are  5 donation sites all over the city there
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  3. List of Resources



LIST OF FB PAGES, GROUPS, WEBSITES SORTED BY LOCATION!

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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Thanksgiving

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

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Christmas

 http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1XY8NPRI95GVY/ref=cm_sw_su_w

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Queens:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rockaway-Emergency-Plan/463945416990840
http://www.facebook.com/groups/RockawaysHurricaneSandy/?ref=ts&fref=ts
http://www.facebook.com/QueensHurricaneSandyReliefPage
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Rockaways-Hurricane-Sandy-Relief-Fund/299112760201358?ref=ts&fref=ts
http://www.facebook.com/SandyReliefHBQueens
http://www.facebook.com/groups/484369004919954/
http://www.facebook.com/Rockaway100
http://www.facebook.com/BreezyPointHurricaneSandyInformation?ref=ts&fref=ts
http://www.facebook.com/RebuildRockawayAndBreezyPoint?ref=ts&fref=ts
http://www.facebook.com/groups/453187298050791/?ref=ts&fref=ts
http://www.facebook.com/NYCRockawaysSandyRelief
http://www.facebook.com/RockawayRelief
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Staten Island:

https://www.facebook.com/ILoveStatenIslandorg http://sandyrentalreliefzone.weebly.com/index.html
http://www.facebook.com/groups/463069087069709/?fref=ts
http://www.facebook.com/RebuildStatenIsland
http://www.facebook.com/simarathonforsandy
http://www.facebook.com/SIRecovers
http://www.facebook.com/audiologyisland
http://www.statenislandgivingcircle.com/index.html
http://www.facebook.com/StatenIslandersInNeed
http://www.facebook.com/AngelsRelief
http://www.facebook.com/RestoreStatenIsland
https://statenisland.recovers.org/
http://www.facebook.com/groups/214135658718361/?ref=ts&fref=ts
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NYC:

http://www.facebook.com/newyorkcares
http://www.facebook.com/pages/UES-Drop-Off/196328523836954
http://www.facebook.com/groups/HurricaneSandyNYC/?ref=ts&fref=ts
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Brooklyn:

http://www.facebook.com/HurricaneSandyReliefInfoBrooklyn
http://www.facebook.com/GBSandyRelief?ref=ts&fref=ts
https://www.facebook.com/coneyislandfun
http://www.facebook.com/FUREEous
http://www.facebook.com/RedHookInitiative
http://www.facebook.com/Help.Brooklyn.Sandy.Victims
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brooklyn-NY-Born-Raised-and-Proud-of-it/187868251265101
https://www.facebook.com/TheSugarShackCupcakeryRebuildRestoreBrooklynNy
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Long Island:

http://www.facebook.com/LongBeachNyHurricaneInformation
http://www.facebook.com/OceansideNyHurricaneSandyUpdates
http://www.facebook.com/groups/294003114042840/
http://www.facebook.com/groups/457364580977102/?ref=ts&fref=ts
http://www.facebook.com/groups/462295510487559/?ref=ts&fref=ts
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New Jersey:

http://www.facebook.com/ethinktankformoms
http://www.facebook.com/NJVolunteerExchange
http://www.facebook.com/JerseyShoreHurricaneNews
http://www.facebook.com/groups/LBIsandy/?ref=ts&fref=ts
http://www.facebook.com/NewJerseyNeeds
http://www.facebook.com/groups/JerseyCitySandyRecovery/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/NJ-NY-Compassion-Marathon/525556850805989
http://www.facebook.com/JerseyShoreInfo
http://www.facebook.com/groups/541398339207862/
http://www.facebook.com/JerseyShoreGivesBack
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Pets:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/298335130266993/?ref=ts&fref=ts
http://www.facebook.com/StatenIslandSandyLostAndMissingPets
http://www.facebook.com/SandysPets?ref=ts&fref=ts
http://www.facebook.com/groups/HurricaneSandyPetsNJ/?ref=ts&fref=ts
http://www.facebook.com/lostand.statenisland?fref=ts
https://www.facebook.com/LouiesLegacyHurricaneSandy
24-hour Pets in Need Hotline (347) 573-1561
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General:

http://www.facebook.com/itsinallofus
http://newyork.resiliencesystem.org/
http://tunneltotowers.org/
http://www.facebook.com/AfterTheStormSandyRecoveryInfo
http://interoccupy.net/occupysandy/volunteer/
http://interoccupy.net/occupysandy/
http://www.facebook.com/AfterSandyRelief
http://www.facebook.com/SandyPerseverance
http://www.facebook.com/ShippingforSandyRelief
http://www.facebook.com/SendingSunshine2012
http://www.wfuv.org/sandy
http://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/sa/GeneralinfoResources.html
http://www.facebook.com/GivingBackToThoseAffectedBySandy
http://newyork.resiliencesystem.org/
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Websites Tools

http://www.sandysave.com/
https://statenisland.recovers.org/#
http://maps.themechanism.com/
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Housing
http://sandyrentalreliefzone.weebly.com/index.html
http://www.facebook.com/OccupySandyHousing
https://www.airbnb.com/sandy


Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Here is a lengthy but EXCELLENT EXCELLENT article! Worth the time to read

Here is a lengthy but EXCELLENT EXCELLENT article! Worth the time to read

Please keep in mind there will be long term psychological affects of this! We need to keep an eye on ourselves and on our friends...

1-800- LIFENET is a great resource! Please use to find mental health support!

http://nolaslate.blogspot.com/2012/10/unsolicited-advice-to-northeast-in.html

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Evening Update! (11/14/12 12:50 AM) 1 - Petition; 2 - Donation Sites; 3 - Volunteer Opps; 4 - List of resource pages

Evening Update! (11/14/12 12:30 AM)

1 - Petition;  2 - Donation Sites;  3 - Volunteer Opps;  4 - List of resource pages



PLEASE READ THROUGH AND SHARE VIA LINKS AT THE BOTTOM OF POST OR FB SHARE!!  THANK YOU!!

THERE IS A LOT OF INFORMATION HERE!  :)


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1. Petition: 

Please consider singing.

Change the name of Yetman Avenue to Angela Dresch Avenue

http://bit.ly/RWAqqU

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2. Donation sites:

A)
Hurricane Sandy Relief - People still need your help and will for some time. THE FULL MOON SALOON is collecting Food, Clothes & most of all Supplies needed for those who have nothing. We will be collecting whatever you can donate up until the 21st, that is Thanksgiving Eve. Let us try and convey the true meaning of Thanksgiving....Full Moon Saloon is located in Bay Ridge at 8309 5th Avenue. Thanks:)

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 B)
Please see video to better understand their needs!!!

http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news%2Flocal%2Fnew_york&id=8884585&fb_source=message#comments&status=ok

The Action Center:
The Action Center Needs your Help!
http://www.theactioncenter.com

Needed:

All types of non-perishable food
School Supplies
Baby wash
Wipes
Rash cream
Baby tylenol or the like
Baby powders
All Cleaning supplies (including hydrogen peroxide and white vinegar)
Small space heaters

We would like them to go to:
the Action Center
57-10 Beach Channel Drive
c/o Aria Doe NY NY 11692
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 C)

St. Clare's Parish SI, NY --- See their webpage for LOTS of Details!!

http://www.stclaresi.com/sandy

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 D)

UES DROP OFF

HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF
DONATION DROP OFF POINT


Hammers; Crowbars; Tools; Work/Rubber Gloves
Heavy Duty Garbage Bags/Pails; Shovels; Mops Push Brooms; Scrub Brushes; Sponges; Buckets; Bleach Clorox Wipes; Paper Towels; Toilet Paper Toiletries; First Aid Supplies; Face Masks Headlamps; Flashlights; Batteries; Extension Cords; Hand Warmers; Baby Food/Supplies; Water; Cough Medicine; Easy to Prep/Eat Food Gatorade; Juice; Pet Food; Laundry Detergent; Plastic Eating Ware; Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Detectors; Wheel Barrels; Step Ladders

Molly Pitcher’s Ale House
85th Street & 2nd Avenue

Sunday November 18th 10am-2pm

www.facebook.com/UESDropOff
www.twitter.com/UESDropOff
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3. Volunteer Opps

A)
Great Organization!!

http://www.facebook.com/events/553509007996490/

 B)
Tunnel to Towers Foundation
2361 Hylan Blvd

http://www.tunneltotowersrun.org/

C)
NJ Volunteer Exchange

http://www.facebook.com/NJVolunteerExchange


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 4. List of Resources


LIST OF FB PAGES, GROUPS, WEBSITES SORTED BY LOCATION!

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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Thanksgiving

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

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Queens:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rockaway-Emergency-Plan/463945416990840
http://www.facebook.com/groups/RockawaysHurricaneSandy/?ref=ts&fref=ts
http://www.facebook.com/QueensHurricaneSandyReliefPage
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Rockaways-Hurricane-Sandy-Relief-Fund/299112760201358?ref=ts&fref=ts
http://www.facebook.com/SandyReliefHBQueens
http://www.facebook.com/groups/484369004919954/
http://www.facebook.com/Rockaway100
http://www.facebook.com/BreezyPointHurricaneSandyInformation?ref=ts&fref=ts
http://www.facebook.com/RebuildRockawayAndBreezyPoint?ref=ts&fref=ts
http://www.facebook.com/groups/453187298050791/?ref=ts&fref=ts
http://www.facebook.com/NYCRockawaysSandyRelief
http://www.facebook.com/RockawayRelief
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Staten Island:

https://www.facebook.com/ILoveStatenIslandorg http://sandyrentalreliefzone.weebly.com/index.html
http://www.facebook.com/groups/463069087069709/?fref=ts
http://www.facebook.com/RebuildStatenIsland
http://www.facebook.com/simarathonforsandy
http://www.facebook.com/SIRecovers
http://www.facebook.com/audiologyisland
http://www.statenislandgivingcircle.com/index.html
http://www.facebook.com/StatenIslandersInNeed
http://www.facebook.com/AngelsRelief
http://www.facebook.com/RestoreStatenIsland
https://statenisland.recovers.org/
http://www.facebook.com/groups/214135658718361/?ref=ts&fref=ts
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NYC:

http://www.facebook.com/newyorkcares
http://www.facebook.com/pages/UES-Drop-Off/196328523836954
http://www.facebook.com/groups/HurricaneSandyNYC/?ref=ts&fref=ts
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Brooklyn:

http://www.facebook.com/HurricaneSandyReliefInfoBrooklyn
http://www.facebook.com/GBSandyRelief?ref=ts&fref=ts
https://www.facebook.com/coneyislandfun
http://www.facebook.com/FUREEous
http://www.facebook.com/RedHookInitiative
http://www.facebook.com/Help.Brooklyn.Sandy.Victims
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brooklyn-NY-Born-Raised-and-Proud-of-it/187868251265101
https://www.facebook.com/TheSugarShackCupcakeryRebuildRestoreBrooklynNy
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Long Island:

http://www.facebook.com/LongBeachNyHurricaneInformation
http://www.facebook.com/OceansideNyHurricaneSandyUpdates
http://www.facebook.com/groups/294003114042840/
http://www.facebook.com/groups/457364580977102/?ref=ts&fref=ts
http://www.facebook.com/groups/462295510487559/?ref=ts&fref=ts
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New Jersey:

http://www.facebook.com/ethinktankformoms
http://www.facebook.com/NJVolunteerExchange
http://www.facebook.com/JerseyShoreHurricaneNews
http://www.facebook.com/groups/LBIsandy/?ref=ts&fref=ts
http://www.facebook.com/NewJerseyNeeds
http://www.facebook.com/groups/JerseyCitySandyRecovery/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/NJ-NY-Compassion-Marathon/525556850805989
http://www.facebook.com/JerseyShoreInfo
http://www.facebook.com/groups/541398339207862/
http://www.facebook.com/JerseyShoreGivesBack
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Pets:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/298335130266993/?ref=ts&fref=ts
http://www.facebook.com/StatenIslandSandyLostAndMissingPets
http://www.facebook.com/SandysPets?ref=ts&fref=ts
http://www.facebook.com/groups/HurricaneSandyPetsNJ/?ref=ts&fref=ts
http://www.facebook.com/lostand.statenisland?fref=ts
https://www.facebook.com/LouiesLegacyHurricaneSandy
24-hour Pets in Need Hotline (347) 573-1561
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General:

http://www.facebook.com/itsinallofus
http://newyork.resiliencesystem.org/
http://tunneltotowers.org/
http://www.facebook.com/AfterTheStormSandyRecoveryInfo
http://interoccupy.net/occupysandy/volunteer/
http://interoccupy.net/occupysandy/
http://www.facebook.com/AfterSandyRelief
http://www.facebook.com/SandyPerseverance
http://www.facebook.com/ShippingforSandyRelief
http://www.facebook.com/SendingSunshine2012
http://www.wfuv.org/sandy
http://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/sa/GeneralinfoResources.html
http://www.facebook.com/GivingBackToThoseAffectedBySandy
http://newyork.resiliencesystem.org/
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Websites Tools

http://www.sandysave.com/
https://statenisland.recovers.org/#
http://maps.themechanism.com/
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Housing
http://sandyrentalreliefzone.weebly.com/index.html
http://www.facebook.com/OccupySandyHousing
https://www.airbnb.com/sandy






All Was Not Quiet ...

I haven't addressed this topic in a while because the focus of the page had changed.

BUT I feel the need to at the moment.  When I think back to the time between creating the Cancel the 2012 NYC Marathon FB page and the actual cancellation of the event (a mere 39 hours), I am still so overwhelmed by the outpouring of support that this topic received.  The power.  We forget that we are not helpless.  I am honored to have been a part of a massive reminder that we are powerful beyond measure. 

I have talked to so so many people in the last two weeks and the LARGE majority of people continue to agree that the cancellation was the right decision to make, oh sure I still get the occasional aggressive email telling me that I am a dumb B****, but like I've said before everyone is entitled to their opinion!  I will continue to address such negativity in the same way I have since the beginning ... with integrity.  And I will continue to encourage all of you to do the same. 

This tweet was brought to my attention today. It is what caused my reflection and post.  It simply fortifies my previous beliefs ...

All was not quiet at the time of her tweet... all was certainly not quiet.






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