A Time for Service

Opportunities to volunteer in Hurricane Sandy aftermath

In the aftermath of natural disasters, many of those affected depend on the help of the community to get things back on track. For those of us at DLIS who are able and willing to help the communities who lost homes, valuables, and even basic necessities, here are some places to contact to help with the relief efforts and give back to our communities in this trying time:

  •   Monday, November 12 – Emergency Blood Drive – Law School & Welcome Center on Queens and Campus Center Gameroom on Staten Island.
  •  Ongoing Coat Drive – Multicultural Affairs is hosting a coat drive for New York Cares. Bring any winter coats to Student Engagment in DAC 124. Email Rosa Yen with questions at yenc@stjohns.edu
  •  Queens College Evacuation Center – They need volunteers all the time. Specifically, they need people to walk the dogs that are staying at the shelter from 7a.m. – 9a.m. each day. E-mail stjservice@stjohns.edu if you are interested in helping out!
  •  Foodbank NYC- This group offers food and other resources to thousands of New York families every month. They are especially in need of resources and man power in the wake of the hurricane and the upcoming holiday season. Check out their website and all of the opportunities students have to give back: http://volunteer.foodbanknyc.org/
  • NYC Service – Accepting monetary, food, clothing, and goods donations all around the city. Read about all of the different organizations to which you can donate time, labor, efforts, etc., to help those affected by Sandy: http://www.nycservice.org/

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