Spring brings a new wave of Sandy fundraisers, with a twist | NJ.com

Spring brings a new wave of Sandy fundraisers, with a twist | NJ.com: Almost six months later, Jerseyans are still struggling to rebuild but there are no all-star mega events on the horizon.

People are still pitching in to help, however, participating in unconventional grassroots fundraising initiatives. Lobstermen, marching bands, woodworkers and bakers are leading the spring wave of Sandy relief efforts.

After Five Months, $70.5 Million and 494 Grants, Robin Hood Relief Fund is 100% Allocated

After Five Months, $70.5 Million and 494 Grants, Robin Hood Relief Fund is 100% Allocated: Robin Hood has announced that 100% of the funds it has raised for Hurricane Sandy Relief – $70.5 million – has been allocated; this amounts to more than $450,000 in grants made every day since Hurricane Sandy struck. All told, The Robin Hood Relief Committee has made 494 Sandy-related grants to 391 organizations in the tri-state area that are helping our neighbors rebuild and recover

Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund Awards Grants Totaling $3.7 Million | PND | Foundation Center

Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund Awards Grants Totaling $3.7 Million | PND | Foundation Center: Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund Awards Grants Totaling $3.7 Million

The Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund has announced fifteen grants totaling more than $3.7 million to nonprofit organizations working to address long-term recovery needs in coastal communities affected by the storm.

US #1 donor to Japan’s earthquake recovery, South Korea not even top 20 - The Japan Daily Press

US #1 donor to Japan’s earthquake recovery, South Korea not even top 20 - The Japan Daily Press: The Japanese Red Cross Society recently put together a list of the total donations countries around the world made to the organization for recovery from the March 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. As of the end of 2012, the United States topped the list, while Taiwan was number two, each giving donations of more than 2.9 billion yen (approx. $29.4 million)

Haitian companies do not benefit much from rehabilitation efforts

Haitian companies do not benefit much from rehabilitation efforts: Despite providing millions of dollars in aid to the French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country following the 2010 earthquake, a new report has found that most of the funds given by the United States made its way back to US-based companies and organisations.

The Center for Economic and Policy Research said only one per cent of the US$1.5 billion pledged went directly to Haitian companies.