Healing after the storm: How you can help those affected by Hurricane Sandy

After the extraordinary super-storm Sandy swept through the Northeast, she left a trail of devastation in her wake. And there are plenty more months of cleanup and rebuilding ahead.

Non-profits have rallied together to lend support to the relief efforts.  There are several ways to get involved and help in the recovery. Donations are a great way to start – donating anything extra you may have, from clothes to household goods, blankets, and sleeping bags.  Non-perishable food items are also needed. Check with your local non-profits, who may be putting together relief packages. Volunteering your time is also a great option and a rewarding way to spend your time. Some useful links and resources to get started:

http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/30/us/iyw-how-to-help-after-sandy/index.html

http://abcnews.go.com/US/hurricane-sandy-victims/story?id=17598687#.UKQ014Wm5XO

www.redcross.org/Hurricane_Aid

http://blogs.volunteermatch.org/engagingvolunteers/2012/10/29/heres-what-you-can-do-to-help-with-hurricane-sandy/

http://www.habitat.org/newsroom/2012archive/11_08_2012_Helping_Victims_of_Superstorm_Sandy.aspx

http://www.serve.gov/