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FOR ISLAND PARK:
Island Park FD at 440 Long Beach Road Island Park, NY 11558



FOR NON-RESIDENTS OF LONG BEACH: How You Can Help To volunteer, please call 516-301-0932.

Donations can be sent to:
City of Long Beach Relief
1 West Chester Street
Long Beach, NY 11561

For those looking to help the people of Long Beach here's what's needed:
Industrial strength black garbage bags, heavy duty rubber gloves, water, food (canned goods, pasta, bread & sandwich materials, snacks for kids), flashlights and bat
teries (AA, AAA & D), generators, hand sanitizer, toiletries (toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, etc), new underwear (all sizes, kids & adults), all sizes socks in packaging (kids & adults), paper goods (for shelter to distribute food), baby items (diapers, wipes, etc), toys/activities for kids, gas and gas cans.

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t. Francis Prep (Fresh Meadows, Queens) is starting to accept donations on Monday morning for Howard Beach, Rockaway, Breezy and the other surrounding areas on Monday morning. Most needed items are cleaning supplies, including garbage bags and baby products.You can drop off donations at SFP at the front entrance security desk; just let them know you're dropping off donations for Ms. O'Neill in the social studies office or room W007.



Send stuff to:
Breezy Point Cooperative Disaster Relief Fund.
C/O Lee & Kane
2175 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11234

Make checks out to:
Breezy Point Cooperative Disaster Relief Fund



also i know a lot of local bars are taking donations as well

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From NBC.com Website

Hurricane Sandy: How you can help


Updated Friday, Nov. 2 at 1:15pm

Rock Center has received an outpouring of support from viewers looking to directly help the people profiled in our reports from Staten Island, NY, on Thursday night's broadcast.

Families with children have asked for gift cards to Babies R Us and Target, which can be sent to Rock Center with Brian Williams, 30 Rockefeller Plaza #412E, New York, NY 10112.

If you would like to drop off donations of clothing or other tangible goods in person, there is a distribution center at Miller Field, New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, NY (718) 351-6970. At this location there are representatives from FEMA, National Guard, Red Cross and Salvation Army.

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AMERICAN RED CROSS
The Red Cross is providing shelter, clothes, supplies, food and blood, as needed, for the victims of Sandy. You can donate blood, but in terms of items, you'll be doing more for those in need by donating money instead of physical goods.

Text message: Text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 to American Red Cross Disaster Relief. As in the case with other donations via mobile, the donation will show up on your wireless bill, or be deducted from your balance if you have a prepaid phone. You need to be 18 or older, or have parental permission, to donate this way. (If you change your mind, text the word STOP to 90999.)

Phone: 800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767); for Spanish speakers, 800-257-7575; for TDD, 800-220-4095.

To donate blood: Visit this Red Cross Web page.


Online: American Red Cross


John Makely/NBC News


Staten Island, NY -- John Dellorusso looks over his backyard which now contains the debris from a nearby restaurant. His home, at right, was severely damaged and his girlfriend refuses to return to the house.

SALVATION ARMY
The Salvation Army is providing meals and shelter. "At this point, in-kind donations, such as used clothing and used furniture, are not being accepted for hurricane relief. However, these items are vital to supporting the day-to-day work of your local Salvation Army," the organization said Tuesday in a press release.


Text message: Text the word STORM to 80888 to make a $10 donation. To confirm the donation, respond with the word “Yes.”

Phone: 800-SAL-ARMY (800-725-2769)

Online: Salvation Army; here's the organization's New Jersey site, and its Greater New York site.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
Many pet owners were able to take their pets with them, but for those who were not, the Humane Society's Animal Rescue Team is assembling staff and equipment to help rescue pets in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.

Phone: 301-258-8276

Online: Humane Society of the United States

AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION
The association is helping animals that may need rescue or shelter.

Text message: Text the word HUMANE to 80888 to donate $10.

Phone: 866-242-1877.

Online: The AHA's website for donating is here.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Habitat, an international organization, helps those in need rebuild their homes after disaster strikes.

Phone: As of Tuesday morning, Habitat's online donation system was not available. If you want to make a donation, you can call Habitat's Partner Service Center at 800-HABITAT (422-4828). Press "0" when prompted and representatives will take your donation information over the phone.

Online: This is Habitat for Humanity's main website.

John Makely/NBC News


Staten Island, NY -- Jane Caravello pauses for a moment after wading a couple hundred yards from her house. "Half of it is down there and the other half is on Beach Ave."

COMMUNITY FOODBANK OF NEW JERSEY
This group coordinates efforts with the state's Office of Emergency Management, as well as with state and local nonprofit organizations.

Phone: (908) 355- FOOD (3663), ext. 243.

Online: Community FoodBank of New Jersey

FEEDING AMERICA
The organization will deliver food, water and supplies to communities in need through its network of food banks and the agencies they serve.

Phone: 800-910-5524

Online: This is Feeding America's main website.


CATHOLIC CHARITIES USA
Catholic Charities provides emergency food, shelter, direct financial assistance, counseling, and support "regardless of religious, social, or economic backgrounds."

Online: More information here; main website here.

Phone: 800-919-9338

AMERICARES
This group provides emergency medicine and supplies. Donations are accepted on its accepts donations on its website.

Phone: 800-486-4357.

NEW YORK CARES
This local NYC program is "the city's largest volunteer organization, running volunteer programs for 1,300 nonprofits, city agencies and public schools." It is recruiting volunteers to help with Sandy relief efforts, and is also raising money.

Online: New York Cares; donation page here.

Phone: 212-228-5000

You can also approach the city government directly to volunteer, by emailing [email protected] with your name, email address and borough.

DIRECT RELIEF INTERNATIONAL
The organization provides medicine and supplies to partner health centers and clinics.

Text message: Text the word RELIEF to 27722 to give $10.

Phone: 805-964-4767.

Online: Direct Relief International is the main website; go here to donate online.

NYC MAYOR'S FUND
The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City charity supports "impactful public programs serving some of the City's greatest needs."

Online: The Mayor's Fund website is here.

WORLD VISION
Describing itself as "a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families" and communities, World Vision provides flood clean-up kits, hygiene kits, blanket and food kits.

Text message: Text the word GIVEUSA to 777444 to donate $10.

Phone: 888-511-6443.

Online: For World Vision's Hurricane Sandy relief, click here.

UNITED METHODIST COMMITTEE ON RELIEF
Provides immediate relief, assistance with cleanup and rebuilding, pastoral counseling and support for children and youth who have been through trauma.

Text message: Text the word RESPONSE to 80888 to give a $10 donation.

Phone: 800-554-8583

Online: United Methodist Committee on Relief

JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA
The Jewish Federations of North America Hurricane Relief Fund will contribute to recovery and rebuilding.

Text message: Text the word RELIEF to 51818 to pledge a donation.

Online: The Jewish Federations of North America.

BREEZY POINT FUND RAISER
One of the most badly damaged communities in Sandy's wake is Breezy Point, Queens. Catholic University student Matthew Petronis created this fundraising page to help his community rebuild. "I have seen the damage and can say that the place where I grew up during my childhood is almost gone," he wrote on the page, "but that is not the case for the children that are growing up now!"

BENEFIT CONCERT
NBC Universal will host a benefit for Sandy victims on Friday at 8 p.m. ET. Money collected will be donated to the American Red Cross relief efforts. Find more info here.

Though smaller instant charities are not always recommended for donating (for reasons discussed below), NBC News reporters have interviewed Petronis, and verified his story.

WHAT ELSE TO THINK ABOUT
We'll be updating this list.

Remember that while giving is good, beware of those out there who are not good and are trying to trick you by taking your money. In the aftermath of Hurricane Irene last year, the Federal Trade Commission's caution still holds true: "Scammers may try to take advantage of a disaster, and so consumers should be wary of urgent appeals for charitable donations, and watch out for fraudulent home repair schemes after a storm."

You can read more about avoiding home repair rip-offs and charity fraud from the FTC.

Also, the FBI has counseled on its Facebook page "to beware of fraudulent emails and websites claiming to conduct charitable relief efforts. Disasters prompt individuals with criminal intent to solicit contributions purportedly for a charitable organization or a good cause," and suggests reading "Tips on Avoiding Fraudulent Charitable Contribution Schemes" to learn more about avoiding online fraud.

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From Assemblyman Ed Braunstein:

"My office is participating in Council Member Elizabeth Crowley's donation drive for the victims of Hurricane Sandy in Breezy Point and Broad Channel. CJ Sullivan's, located at 213-10 41st Avenue (718-224-0060) will be a donation drop-off point today until 4am and tomorrow from Noon-4am. Suggested donations include non-perishable food, water, warm clothing, blankets, toiletries, cleaning supplies, socks, generators and toiletries for both men and women. For more information, please call my office at (718) 357-3588."

This is in Bayside, 1 block in from Bell Blvd. right at the train station.

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As we suffer the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the Knights of Columnus are in the process of raising funds from around the state for our Disaster Relief program. The Supreme council has made a generous donation. The New York State Council is prepared to assist Brothers, their families, Sister Columbiettes, and Religious with funds for IMMEDIATE NEEDS: FOOD, TEMPORARY SHELTER AND CLOTHING.

Collection / Distribution Centers for Hurricane Sandy Relief Effort Have Been Established.

KINGS AND QUEENS
Columbus Council #126 where a collection box set up OR bring the items to Resurrection School (2335 Gerritsen Avenue)
AMERICAN MARTYERS R.C. CHURCH
79- 43 BELL BLVD
OAKDALE GARDENS, NY 11364
COLLECTION HOURS AS FOLLWS:
Saturday: 10 AM to 4 PM, Sunday 2 PM to 5 PM, Monday through Thursday 6-8 PM

SUFFOLK:
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Council 794
400 S. Broadway
Lindenhurst, NY
Call to make arrangements
631-226-3240

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Sullivans on Bell Blvd & 41stAve is taking donations on Saturday until 3pm.
CLOTHES - for all ages
BLANKETS
SHOES
JACKETS
FOOD

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Anyone know if there are any donation drop off locations near Islip? I have a ton of clothes and food I would love to donate.

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marjorie post park in massapequa is collecting donations today and tomorrow from 12 - 5