In the aftermath of Super Storm Sandy, we can reflect on the personal hardships that many of us have endured and reach out to those that are still in need.
Berkeley College has put forth a college-wide relief effort through Berkeley Cares to support the Food Banks in New Jersey and New York that support Newark, Monmouth and Ocean Counties, Hoboken, Downtown NYC, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and other areas that experienced fatalities and loss of homes. This effort involves the collection of food and toiletries at each one of our campus locations. For collection locations and list of items needed, please see below.
For those of you that are looking to make a monetary donation, we have set up a donation link to:
· American Red Cross - http://american.redcross.org/berkeleycollege-emp
· Foodbank of NYC - http://help.foodbanknyc.org/site/TR?fr_id=1370&pg=personal&px=1349578
· Food Bank of New Jersey - https://community.njfoodbank.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=506
· Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean County – http://www.foodbankmoc.org/
Your contributions to those affected are greatly appreciated.
Cordially,
Dario A. Cortes, PhD
President
Berkeley Cares Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts
In an effort to support those affected by this devastating storm, Berkeley College has put forth a college-wide relief effort through Berkeley Cares to support the American Red Cross and Food Banks in New Jersey and New York that support the locations that were affected by the storm. This effort involves the collection of food and toiletries at each one of our campus locations.
Specific non-perishable food and toiletries needed include:
- Canned Tuna
- Peanut Butter in PLASTIC Jars (no glass)
- Jelly PLASTIC Jars (no glass)
- Granola Bars
- Canned Fruits
- Canned Vegetables
- Canned Soup
- Shelf Stable Milk
- Cereal
- Pasta
- Diapers
- Baby Food
- Toiletries
- Toothpaste
- Deodorant
Donation Locations
- Woodland Park – Building #3 Reception Area
- Woodbridge -Main lobby and main level hallway by Advisement
- Newark- Student Center and Library Bookstore Area
- Paramus – Student Center
- Online – Associate Lounge
- NYC - Student Activity Center at 43rd street (SAC) and Lobbies of 41st street and William Street
- Brooklyn – Student Activity Center
- White Plains – Main Lobby and 3rd Floor Landing
Online Donations
For those of you that are looking to make a monetary donation please see the links below:
Food Bank for NYC Virtual Food Bank Link
http://help.foodbanknyc.org/site/TR?fr_id=1370&pg=personal&px=1349578
Food Bank of New Jersey
https://community.njfoodbank.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=506
Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean County
http://www.foodbankmoc.org/
American Red Cross
http://american.redcross.org/berkeleycollege-emp
Below are some additional organizations that are providing relief:
- ·
Corporation for National and Community Service - Corporation for National and
Community Service
· Habitat for Humanity of Newark - http://habitatnewark.org/
· Hoboken Shelter- www.hobokenshelter.org
· Humane Society - www.humanesociety.org /
· Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund - Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund
· Meals-on-Wheels NYC – www.citymeals.org
· North Shore Animal League - www.animalleague.org/
· NYCares - www.newyorkcares.org/
· NY Rescue Mission - nycrescue.org/
· Salvation Army - www.salvationarmyusa.org/
· Salvation Army NJ - http://www.use.salvationarmy.org/use/www_use_nj.nsf/
· United Way - https://donate.unitedwaynyc.org/page/contribute/uwsandyrecovery
· Volunteer Center of Bergen County - http://www.bergenvolunteers.org/And if you or a loved one needs assistance after the storm, visit http://www.disasterassistance.gov/.
Please let us know if there are any additional organizations that should be added to the list by sending the name and link to Corina Slackman, cas@berkeleycollege.edu.
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