Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief
Hurricane Sandy has left millions without power, homes burned and flooded and families without loved ones. Hand of Hope is partnering with Convoy of Hope and the New York City Dream Center to provide meals and cleaning supplies to those affected by the storm. Convoy of Hope trucks are pre-positioned near disaster zones in New York and Pennsylvania, two of the areas hit hardest by Sandy, to provide immediate relief.
Thank you for joining with us in our commitment to provide much-needed aid and services to victims of Hurricane Sandy.
100% of donations will go to people who have been affected by Hurricane Sandy.
All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Our policy remains that funds received for a designated project are used for that specific project whenever possible.
On occasions when we receive more funds than needed for a particular project, we direct those funds to similar missions projects.
Please continue to keep those impacted by the storm in your prayers. Our hearts and prayers go out to them.
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Hurricane Sandy Relief Continues, Thanks to Supporters
Thank you to everyone who has supported The Salvation Army’s ongoing relief efforts along the East Coast following Hurricane Sandy’s devastating blow.
Over the last few days, we have been blessed with encouraging comments from fans and followers on our Facebook and Twitter pages, and continue to receive an abundance of offers to help through either donating or volunteering. We are incredibly thankful for this thoughtful and generous support which enables our Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) crews to meet the needs of communities in crisis throughout the northeast and Mid-Atlantic states.
In New York City, The Salvation Army has served hundreds of thousands meals via several service sites and mobile canteens. With the assistance of 400 National Guard troops, The Salvation Army was able to deliver meals to shut-in residents.
In New Jersey, The Salvation Army is supporting first responders and survivors with food and emotional and spiritual care in 15 shelters throughout 10 counties.
And in Maryland and West Virginia where two feet of snow had left thousands without power and in dire need, The Salvation Army supported evacuees with food and shelter.
If you would like to support those in need through the services of The Salvation Army, there are a few ways in which you can donate:
■ Online: Visit www.salvationarmyusa.org
■ By Phone: 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769).
■ Text-to-Give: Text the word STORM to 80888, and confirming the donation with the word, “Yes.”*
■ By Mail: Checks may be designated and made out to:
The Salvation Army Disaster Services Center
PO BOX 1959
Atlanta, GA 30301
For full details on The Salvation Army’s disaster relief efforts up and down the Coast, please see the official press release here, or visit disaster.salvationarmyusa.org.
We thank you for your continuous prayers and support for these communities in need.
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Responding To Hurricane Sandy
Samaritan’s Purse is sending help to New Jersey in the aftermath of the enormous superstorm that wreaked havoc throughout the state.
Samaritan's Purse is sending staff, equipment, and volunteers to help victims of Hurricane Sandy at three locations in New Jersey. We have established bases of operation in Atlantic, Bergen, and Ocean Counties, areas that were hard hit by the superstorm.
"These people are just devastated and need help," Samaritan's Purse President Franklin Graham said.
Three Disaster Relief Units deployed from our North Carolina headquarters Tuesday morning. On Thursday, they began to set up at Linwood Community Church in Linwood, North Jersey Vineyard Church in Teterboro, and The Church of Grace and Peace in Tom’s River. Local volunteers in all three locations are expected to begin working Saturday to bring help and comfort to people impacted by the massive storm.
Our main priority will be finding homeowners that we can help in their time of need with a focus on low-lying, low-income areas. Most of the work will likely be tree removal and mud-outs.
Chaplains from the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team also are in New Jersey, helping to assess and finding people in need, and providing spiritual comfort.
"Our prayers are with the families that are the victims of this great storm, and especially our condolences to the families that have lost their loved ones," Graham said. "I want those who are still in the middle of this storm to know that a lot of people are praying."
Two other units are on standby and ready to roll if needed.
"We’ve got two trucks we’re holding back in reserve to see if there is a greater need that comes to our attention, and then we’d dispatch those trucks," Graham said. "We have hundreds of volunteers that are ready to come."
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