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How can I help with the Hurricane Sandy relief efforts?
The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City as well as many local organizations are accepting financial donations, goods and services to support Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.
Find out how you can help »Assist NYC Public Schools Affected by Hurricane Sandy
If your organization would like to offer help to NYC Schools the DOE is working with The Fund for Public Schools to match school sites needs with community partners offers of support.
Learn more! »Volunteer with the Parks Department
Volunteer to help clean and restore parks most affected by the storm.
Sign up now »Support Hurricane Sandy Relief with New York Cares
Hurricane Sandy response projects are being posted on a rolling basis.
Sign up to volunteer now! »Red Cross in Greater NY
The Red Cross is recruiting medically credentialed individuals to support NYC shelters.
Learn more »New York Blood Center
In the aftermath of Sandy, NYC is in critical need of blood. New Yorkers are encourage to donate.
Visit a Blood Drive near you »Red Hook Initiative
The Red Hook Initiative is currently acting as the center for hurricane recovery efforts in Red Hook, Brooklyn. They are providing meals and supplies to those affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Read more »Distribute Food and Clothing in Broad Channel
Volunteers are needed to help sort clothing and pass out food in Broad Channel. The town has set up a shelter in the American Legion Hall at 209 Cross Bay Blvd, Broad Channel, NY. Ask for Marty Seeny.
View map »UJA Federation of New York Relief Efforts
Relief efforts are being coordinated through the UJA Federation of New York. Donate and essential items, help to translate in Russian or help to deliver meals to homebound seniors.
Visit the UJA's website »Sign-up for Go Pass
Organizations looking for a thorough and cost effective way to background check their volunteers, look no further. The Go Pass system offers a comprehensive background check and ongoing screening.
Register to be part of Go Pass today! »EmergeNYC
NYC Service is working with the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to continually recruit a group of New Yorkers who can be called upon in case of an emergency.
Email us to become an EmergeNYC Volunteer »Help St. Virgilius Church
Strong able bodied men and women are needed to strip water soaked carpets and other damaged furniture at St. Virgilius Church. When you arrive, please ask for Father Richard Olmyer.
16 Noel Road, Far Rockaway, NY »Support NYC OEM during the relief effort
OEM is always looking for new CERT volunteers who want to help their families, friends, neighbors and communities before, during and after emergencies.
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