Humanity First Continues Responding to Hurricane Sandy
Volunteer based non-profit organization continues to provide relief efforts to thousands after devastation.
Queens, NY, November 18, 2012 --(PR.com)-- On October 29, Hurricane Sandy devastated the East Coast of the United States, claiming over 100 lives and impacting the lives of millions. Humanity First USA immediately mobilized its disaster response teams in New York and New Jersey, and volunteers have been working daily to help rebuild the communities impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Approximately 3700 individuals have received warm meals through Humanity First, and in addition to distributing supplies to hundred of homes, over 50 houses have been provided with major and much needed clean up assistance.
The Humanity First disaster relief team is primarily based out of the command center in Queens, New York, and has been working in some of the hardest hit areas, including Jersey Shore, Lower Manhattan, Howard Beach, Staten Island, and Breezy Point. Humanity First leadership has been meeting with local authorities and other organizations nearly every day in both New York and New Jersey to efficiently provide their services. Volunteers have traveled from across the States and Canada to join Humanity First in providing clean-up, donations, warm meals, and other basic supplies to thousands of victims. In addition to meeting short term needs of local residents, Humanity First has begun planning for long term community rebuilding projects.
In one of many recent efforts, Humanity First assisted New Jersey Senator Diane Allen with a project to distribute around 30 tons of food in impacted communities near Manahawkin, New Jersey. Over 80 Humanity First volunteers joined Senator Allen to organize and distribute the items to the storm ravaged areas on Jersey Shore.
A Humanity First volunteer from New Jersey stated: “We may think that hurricane is over and life is back to normal, but the reality is that there are thousands of people out there whose lives are still not back to normal, and it will be a long time until they are. We cannot and should not forget them.” This very statement is driving the efforts of the Humanity First disaster relief team, and they continue to plan and organize projects. An additional large scale clean-up is planned for this weekend, and Humanity First anticipates many more volunteers to travel in to assist with the work on ground. For those who are interested in joining the team on the ground, please email volunteerteamusa@humanityfirst.org to register as a Humanity First volunteer.
Humanity First USA is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization that has served in human development areas and disaster crises across America and internationally since 2004. Over 90% of funds raised are spent directly on operations. For more information about Humanity First USA, please visit http://usa.humanityfirst.org.
The Humanity First disaster relief team is primarily based out of the command center in Queens, New York, and has been working in some of the hardest hit areas, including Jersey Shore, Lower Manhattan, Howard Beach, Staten Island, and Breezy Point. Humanity First leadership has been meeting with local authorities and other organizations nearly every day in both New York and New Jersey to efficiently provide their services. Volunteers have traveled from across the States and Canada to join Humanity First in providing clean-up, donations, warm meals, and other basic supplies to thousands of victims. In addition to meeting short term needs of local residents, Humanity First has begun planning for long term community rebuilding projects.
In one of many recent efforts, Humanity First assisted New Jersey Senator Diane Allen with a project to distribute around 30 tons of food in impacted communities near Manahawkin, New Jersey. Over 80 Humanity First volunteers joined Senator Allen to organize and distribute the items to the storm ravaged areas on Jersey Shore.
A Humanity First volunteer from New Jersey stated: “We may think that hurricane is over and life is back to normal, but the reality is that there are thousands of people out there whose lives are still not back to normal, and it will be a long time until they are. We cannot and should not forget them.” This very statement is driving the efforts of the Humanity First disaster relief team, and they continue to plan and organize projects. An additional large scale clean-up is planned for this weekend, and Humanity First anticipates many more volunteers to travel in to assist with the work on ground. For those who are interested in joining the team on the ground, please email volunteerteamusa@humanityfirst.org to register as a Humanity First volunteer.
Humanity First USA is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization that has served in human development areas and disaster crises across America and internationally since 2004. Over 90% of funds raised are spent directly on operations. For more information about Humanity First USA, please visit http://usa.humanityfirst.org.
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Humanity First, USA Inc.
Saifra S. Khan
877-99-HFUSA
http://usa.humanityfirst.org
Saifra S. Khan
877-99-HFUSA
http://usa.humanityfirst.org
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