Tag Archives: NYC

How to Help Post-Sandy

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Reality VC

The cleanup from Sandy is in full swing and many local groups and organizations have done a great job of starting to assess needs and reach communities impacted by Sandy. A state by state listing is below: Greater New York … Continue reading →

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More Ways to Help (11/6/12)

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Reality VC

Westchester County Family to Family Clothing and Food Drive Ardsley, NY Dropoff Point, Mahopac, NY New York Metro Region New York Rescue Mission Sandy Fund http://rhicenter.org/ http://interoccupy.net/occupysandy/ http://sandyhelp.org New Jersey ***You can find your polling place by texting WHERE to … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Opportunity Map: NYC Region

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Reality VC

Great map with volunteer opportunities by location and volunteer skill set. Can also add new volunteer opportunities. LINK

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Transitional Sheltering Assistance Approved for NY/NJ

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Reality VC

Thanks to Asah Rowles for sharing this info. Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) has been approved in New York and New Jersey for eligible disaster survivors who have a continuing need for shelter because they are unable to return to their … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Information and Critical Needs Updates: NYC Area

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Reality VC

Food and Water Distribution Dry Ice Distribution Fuel for Ambulances and EMS NYC Area: General http://interoccupy.net/occupysandy/volunteer/ http://nycservice.org/ Westchester (Westchester Twitter List) Volunteers needed with Habitat for Humanity: chain saws, generators, hands, donations. Call: 914-450-1664 Email: relief@habitatwc.org or http://habitatwc.org Volunteers Needed, United … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Opportunities: NYC

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Reality VC

Grassroots way to volunteer after Hurricane Sandy; volunteer form here. “SandyHelp.org is a website dedicated solely to helping any and all people in the New York City area in need of help due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy. Our … Continue reading →

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Volunteers Needed: Foodbank of NYC

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Reality VC

“For many of the 1.5 million New Yorkers who rely on our services, the end of the month is the most difficult time and their resources have been stretched to the limit. They may not be able to purchase additional … Continue reading →

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Water and Dry Ice Information: NYC

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Reality VC

via ABC 7 NYC WATER ON THE GO Water-On-the-Go drinking fountains are at six Manhattan locations with high incidence of power failure, as well as to first responders in the Breezy Point neighborhood in Rockaway. Water-On-the-Go will serve residents in … Continue reading →

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For NYC Marathon Runners

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Reality VC

If you planned to run the New York City Marathon and are now not traveling to the area, here’s a great way to help out by donating your room to displaced people.

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Resource Site: NYC

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Reality VC

Provided by the New York Times, good guide to what’s open and plans for the next few days:  

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