Friday, November 02, 2012
Some Staten Island nonprofit groups postpone fundraisers | SILive.com
Some Staten Island nonprofit groups postpone fundraisers | SILive.com: STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- In consideration of the continuing effort in families and communities to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, some nonprofits have postponed their fundraisers scheduled for next week.
Baptist disaster relief volunteers respond to Sandy
Baptist disaster relief volunteers respond to Sandy: Twenty volunteers from Oklahoma Southern Baptist Convention Disaster Relief are on their way to help victims of Hurricane Sandy.
They hit the road from Oklahoma City early Thursday morning, picking up additional volunteers as they traveled along I-44.
They hit the road from Oklahoma City early Thursday morning, picking up additional volunteers as they traveled along I-44.
Katie Halper: Bette Midler Defies Hurricane, Fights Climate Change
Katie Halper: Bette Midler Defies Hurricane, Fights Climate Change: Bette Midler knows that even when it comes to Hurricane Sandy, the show must go on. And so must her annual masquerade Hulaween -- a major fundraiser for the New York Restoration Project. The nonprofit reclaims and restores New York City parks, community gardens, and open spaces throughout the five boroughs. Sandy makes the work of NYRP even more urgent.
DVIDS - News - 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit travels north to assist disaster relief operations
DVIDS - News - 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit travels north to assist disaster relief operations: NEW YORK, NY -Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) flew aboard USS Wasp, Nov. 1, 2012, to prepare to provide assistance to New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Within less than a day of receiving the order from the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, Marines and sailors boarded aircraft and sortied from bases in North Carolina to meet the amphibious assault ship as it sailed off the coast of New York City, preparing to provide medical, logistical, engineering, and heavy airlift support to the storm-damaged a
Storm rages over perspective of disasters in wealthy and poor nations | adelaidenow
Storm rages over perspective of disasters in wealthy and poor nations | adelaidenow: The coverage of Hurricane Sandy in Australia this week has been massive, and understandably so, as we have a close relationship with America, many of us have holidayed there, many of us have lived there.
That said, there have been some aspects of the coverage and the behaviour of some of those affected by the disaster that have shone a light on the lack of proportionality that afflicts our sense of what constitutes a problem in the First World.
That said, there have been some aspects of the coverage and the behaviour of some of those affected by the disaster that have shone a light on the lack of proportionality that afflicts our sense of what constitutes a problem in the First World.
#Sandy Relief and Recovery: How You Can Help [Updated] - Forbes
#Sandy Relief and Recovery: How You Can Help [Updated] - Forbes: Homes still smolder and people line up for water. Our highly-developed Northeast infrastructure has been knocked off its pilings like a beach shack along the shore. For those with power and lights and transportation and food, there are ways to help out.
NFL, union donating $1M to Hurricane Sandy relief effort - ESPN Boston
NFL, union donating $1M to Hurricane Sandy relief effort - ESPN Boston: NEW YORK -- The NFL and its players' union and the NBA and its players' union each will donate $1 million to the American Red Cross and other organizations to help in the recovery efforts in the Northeast after Hurricane Sandy.
The NFL and its network broadcasters will run TV pregame and in-game messages to promote donations during this weekend's games, beginning with Thursday night's game on NFL Network between Kansas City and San Diego.
The NFL and its network broadcasters will run TV pregame and in-game messages to promote donations during this weekend's games, beginning with Thursday night's game on NFL Network between Kansas City and San Diego.
Thursday, November 01, 2012
NBC adds Hurricane Sandy fundraising special Friday, moves 'Revolution' to 9 p.m. | Tulsa World
NBC adds Hurricane Sandy fundraising special Friday, moves 'Revolution' to 9 p.m. | Tulsa World: NBC shuffling its programming for Friday again to add fundraising special featuring performances by Bruce Springsteen and Christina Aguilera.
The special, which will benefit the American Red Cross' Hurricane Sandy relief efforts, will also air on the NBCUniversal channels Bravo, USA, E!, CNBC, MSNBC, Style, Syfy and G4. It will be broadcast live from NBC's 30 Rock studios in New York and live-streamed on NBC.com. There is a possibility other channels may carry the event, according to hollywoodreporter.com.
The special, which will benefit the American Red Cross' Hurricane Sandy relief efforts, will also air on the NBCUniversal channels Bravo, USA, E!, CNBC, MSNBC, Style, Syfy and G4. It will be broadcast live from NBC's 30 Rock studios in New York and live-streamed on NBC.com. There is a possibility other channels may carry the event, according to hollywoodreporter.com.
Superstorm-Relief Donations From Companies and Individuals - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Superstorm-Relief Donations From Companies and Individuals - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: In addition to the $11-million raised as of this morning by the American Red Cross for storm relief, the following charities report their current fundraising totals:
Save the Children, the international aid group, has raised $1-million.
The Salvation Army has raised $700,000 in online contributions.
Catholic Charities USA has updated its tally to $29,000 from $18,000 yesterday.
The United Methodist Committee on Relief has raised $24,000 in online gifts and text-to-give efforts since Friday.
Church World Service has received $1,000 through online giving.
Save the Children, the international aid group, has raised $1-million.
The Salvation Army has raised $700,000 in online contributions.
Catholic Charities USA has updated its tally to $29,000 from $18,000 yesterday.
The United Methodist Committee on Relief has raised $24,000 in online gifts and text-to-give efforts since Friday.
Church World Service has received $1,000 through online giving.
American Red Cross Ongoing Relief Effort for Sandy Update
American Red Cross Ongoing Relief Effort for Sandy Update: In the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, thousands of people from more than a dozen states have turned to the American Red Cross for help and trained disaster workers are responding with food, shelter and comfort.
“This response to Sandy is just getting started. The storm has left devastation in its wake and we will be helping people for weeks to come,” said Gary Striar, CEO American Red Cross Northeastern New York Region (ARCNENY). “This will be very costly and the Red Cross needs help now. We ask everyone to support us as we help people recover from this massive storm.”
“This response to Sandy is just getting started. The storm has left devastation in its wake and we will be helping people for weeks to come,” said Gary Striar, CEO American Red Cross Northeastern New York Region (ARCNENY). “This will be very costly and the Red Cross needs help now. We ask everyone to support us as we help people recover from this massive storm.”
Canadian Red Cross raising funds to support Hurricane Sandy response | ReliefWeb
Canadian Red Cross raising funds to support Hurricane Sandy response | ReliefWeb: (OTTAWA, October 31, 2012) – The Canadian Red Cross is asking for donations to support relief operations for communities impacted by Hurricane Sandy across the Caribbean and in the United States. Currently, the Red Cross is providing food, water, safe shelter, and community services in seven countries impacted by the storm.
"The needs in affected communities are great, and recovery will be a long-term process," said Conrad Sauv�, secretary general and CEO of the Canadian Red Cross. "Local volunteers have been responding around the clock to meet urgent life-saving needs of disaster affected communities. The Canadian Red Cross is proud to support their efforts."
"The needs in affected communities are great, and recovery will be a long-term process," said Conrad Sauv�, secretary general and CEO of the Canadian Red Cross. "Local volunteers have been responding around the clock to meet urgent life-saving needs of disaster affected communities. The Canadian Red Cross is proud to support their efforts."
Global Advice on How to Cope, Recover and Rebuild - NYTimes.com
Global Advice on How to Cope, Recover and Rebuild - NYTimes.com: As damaging as Hurricane Sandy has been, many places around the world have endured far more devastating, and frequent, disasters. The earthquake in Haiti in 2010 caused hundreds of thousands of deaths. The tsunami that hit Japan in 2011 led to power and transportation problems far more catastrophic than those in the northeastern United States. Typhoons batter Asian countries much poorer than the United States with regular ferocity.
The International Herald Tribune asked its Facebook community and the New York Times asked its Facebook followers from those who have lived through disaster their advice for New Yorkers and others dealing with the wreckage of Sandy, now and tomorrow.
The International Herald Tribune asked its Facebook community and the New York Times asked its Facebook followers from those who have lived through disaster their advice for New Yorkers and others dealing with the wreckage of Sandy, now and tomorrow.
Toyota Donates $1 Million to Support Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee
PRESS RELEASE
Toyota Donates $1 Million to Support Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee: NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota today announced a $1 million contribution to the American Red Cross and other nonprofit organizations to support relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Sandy in the regions worst-hit by the storm. In addition, Toyota will match employee contributions to the American Red Cross and other non-profits doing relief and recovery work in affected communities.
Toyota Donates $1 Million to Support Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee: NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota today announced a $1 million contribution to the American Red Cross and other nonprofit organizations to support relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Sandy in the regions worst-hit by the storm. In addition, Toyota will match employee contributions to the American Red Cross and other non-profits doing relief and recovery work in affected communities.
AFP Disaster Relief and Fundraising Efforts Page (Updated November 1, 2012) - AFP
AFP Disaster Relief and Fundraising Efforts Page (Updated November 1, 2012) - AFP: Hurricane Sandy is a massive, late-season tropical cyclone that has affected Jamaica, Cuba, the Bahamas, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and the southeastern and eastern United States. Sandy developed from an elongated tropical wave in the western Caribbean Sea on October 22. It became a tropical depression, quickly strengthened, and was upgraded to a tropical storm six hours later. Sandy moved slowly northward toward the Greater Antilles and gradually strengthened. On October 24, Sandy was upgraded to a hurricane, shortly before making landfall in Jamaica. Sandy re-entered water and made its second landfall in Cuba during the early morning of October 25 as a Category 2 hurricane.
PHILANTHROPY 2173: (More) Tech and #Sandy (part 5)
PHILANTHROPY 2173: (More) Tech and #Sandy (part 5): More) Tech and #Sandy (part 5)
Still more examples of technology communities' contributions to, and use of social media by, hurricane #Sandy relief efforts. Earlier posts from yesterday and this morning.
Still more examples of technology communities' contributions to, and use of social media by, hurricane #Sandy relief efforts. Earlier posts from yesterday and this morning.
MediaShift Idea Lab . The Most Innovative Digital Coverage of Superstorm #Sandy | PBS
MediaShift Idea Lab . The Most Innovative Digital Coverage of Superstorm #Sandy | PBS: First up: natural disaster reporting thanks to Superstorm Sandy.
Disasters bring out many of the most predictable cliches of traditional media (reporters standing in the middle of a storm surge, photos of empty store shelves, and worse), but they also lead to some of the best and most impactful work by journalists, computer programmers, and online services. Sandy broke all the records as one of the worst storms to ever hit the East Coast, and I think history will also show it to be groundbreaking in the way it was covered online.
Disasters bring out many of the most predictable cliches of traditional media (reporters standing in the middle of a storm surge, photos of empty store shelves, and worse), but they also lead to some of the best and most impactful work by journalists, computer programmers, and online services. Sandy broke all the records as one of the worst storms to ever hit the East Coast, and I think history will also show it to be groundbreaking in the way it was covered online.
Social Life Comes to Halt as Library, WNYC Cancel Galas - Businessweek
Social Life Comes to Halt as Library, WNYC Cancel Galas - Businessweek: Arriving in one of the busiest weeks of New York’s social season, Hurricane Sandy forced dozens of nonprofits to cancel their fundraisers. Vendors and nonprofits will have to work out the financials of the situation and determine their next steps.
Hurricane Sandy Recovery
Hurricane Sandy Recovery: Hurricane Sandy Recovery
Hurricane Sandy cut a swath of destruction through the Caribbean and along the U.S. East Coast. The following organizations are involved in the recovery efforts. Some are assisting the people whose lives have been disrupted, others the animals who were in the storm's way.
Hurricane Sandy cut a swath of destruction through the Caribbean and along the U.S. East Coast. The following organizations are involved in the recovery efforts. Some are assisting the people whose lives have been disrupted, others the animals who were in the storm's way.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Red Cross Raises $11-Million in Sandy Relief Efforts - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Red Cross Raises $11-Million in Sandy Relief Efforts - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Red Cross Raises $11-Million in Sandy Relief Efforts
October 31, 2012, 3:39 pm
By Raymund Flandez
The American Red Cross announced that it has received more than $11-million in donations for its efforts to help the millions of families displaced by Superstorm Sandy.
October 31, 2012, 3:39 pm
By Raymund Flandez
The American Red Cross announced that it has received more than $11-million in donations for its efforts to help the millions of families displaced by Superstorm Sandy.
AT&T and T-Mobile strike roaming pact to improve service after Sandy — Mobile Technology News
AT&T and T-Mobile strike roaming pact to improve service after Sandy — Mobile Technology News: AT&T and T-Mobile are opening up their networks to each other’s customers in New York and New Jersey in an effort to improve coverage and performance in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Under the roaming deal, users will make calls and use data on whichever network is stronger in their area
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)