Monday, November 19, 2012

Update On Roosevelt Island Residents Helping Rockaways Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts, Van And Big Car Needed For Delivery Next Week - Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney Hosting Small Business Disaster Relief Forum 11:30 This Morning In Long Island City

Image From Karine Wong

Reported previously on efforts by Roosevelt Island residents to donate and deliver necessities to people living in the Rockaways devastated by Hurricane Sandy.

Received an update yesterday from Karine Wong, who organized Roosevelt Island Hurricane donations and deliveries, on the collection effort yesterday morning in front of PS/IS 217. From Ms. Wong:
Hello Roosevelt Islanders,

We had a very successful collection this morning! Many Roosevelt Islanders came out with donations of coats, household supplies, flashlights, gloves and a variety of food items as well as bottled water. Erica Spencer-El the Public Relations Officer at RIOC

Image From Karine Wong

arrived with two truck-beds full of donations collected by RIOC.

Image From Karine Wong

A huge donation from baby clothes, diapers and canned foods to rubber gloves and many different kinds of cleaning supplies. Our thanks go out to them!

Image From Karine Wong

The spirit of our Roosevelt Island community was embodied by all who donated but especially by two of our neighbors Ron and Sharon (last names withheld for privacy). Sharon began a difficult treatment this week for a serious illness but made it out this morning to make sure her donation was received. Our thoughts go out to her as she battles through her illness. Ron came out to see what was going on and when he realized what we were collecting for, gave $40 for gas and the coat right off of his back! We are so fortunate to live a community with so many giving people!

We hope to see you all again next week! Enjoy the Holiday and Happy Thanksgiving to All!

Image From Karine Wong

Once again please visit our page "Roosevelt Island Community" on Facebook and share it share it and loooove it !

OUR NEXT COLLECTION WILL TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY NOV 25 between 8 and 9:15 am in front of PS 217.

Also,We won't be able to use the Boy Scouts van next week because they have an event. Anyone with a van/big car to help us deliver in the Rockaways next monday ? We probably will need one or two extra cars.

Thanks in advance.
More on efforts by Roosevelt Island residents to help out people needing assistance living in the Rockaways from previous posts.

Also, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney tweets that she will be hosting a disaster relief forum for small business owners today in Long Island City Queens starting at 11:30 AM.
More info from Ms. Maloney here.

UPDATE 11:55 PM -

By ROOSEVELT ISLANDER at 10:09:00 AM

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