The Need is Great on Staten Island- There are Many Faces of the Victims of Hurricane Sandy Posted on Wednesday, November 7, 2012


There are many faces of the victims of Sandy. We are working together to connect resources and empower neighbors helping neighbors.

Staten Island Community Partnership is a volunteer-led coalition working with organizations, business and elected officials to help Hurricane Sandy victims on Staten Island, to return to a normal daily life. We have many challenges ahead and no one on Staten Island hasn’t been affected, in one way or another.

Staten Islanders are struggling. Loss of a home, life, damage to property, loss of income, electric and access to services such as medical and more. Children and families are displaced and there will be a struggle to get back to a normal daily life over the short and long term.

We are working with the Staten Island Huger Partnership and several not for profits on Staten Island.

New Direction Services is requesting Gift cards to provide to needy families and food donations. School Supplies are in desperate need also. You may make a donation directly at their website: www.NewDirectionServices.org

Richmond Empowerment Project at United Church of International Of Praise with Pastor Thomas Cletus are collecting food, clothing, toiletries, baby items and more. 32 Sands Street, Staten Island, NY 10304 . Contact 718-314-8779 .

Contact them online to make a donation to purchase food and /or send a gift card to help families on Staten Island. http://unitedchurchint.com/programs_4.html

The food pantries throughout Staten Island are under-stocked and now there is a bigger need on Staten Island due to Hurricane Sandy. Each food pantry has a different need. Visit: S.I. Huger Taskforce at www.hungryonstatenisland.com.


Suit Up Network- New and gently use business attire for men and women. We normally assist needy unemployed men and women on State Island and have extended our services to Hurricane Sandy Victims. Pleae contact us to donate, men and women suits, business casual, shoes, purses and ties. Contact Angela D’Aiuto at 718-877-7367 or adaiutoa@yahoo.com

Preservation League of Staten Island- helping needy families on Staten Island and our community historic sites and landmarks. Make a monetary donation or gift cards to Home Depot, Lowes, etc at: www.PreserveStatenIsland.org

Many thanks for your donations and volunteers! Thanks to Worlds Vision, volunteers and churches from throughout the USA and  local businesses, Snappy Solutions, Walmart, Boy Scouts of America, and more.

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