[SlideDeck2 id=2927] On November 12, two members of the Rotary Club of Wall Street NY met a 48 foot truck delivering supplies for relief efforts in NYC. The truck was organized by a Rotarian from Aubsale Valley and arrived in NYC full of supplies. We worked with 4 team members from the Bowery Mission to Read more about Check out photos from our 11/12 supply delivery[…]
By Joe Clark, past governor of District 7230 (Bermuda, part of New York, USA) Hurricane Sandy has left its mark. In lower Manhattan, many elderly, infirmed, homeless and single parent families are suffering. They have no power, food, water, blankets, or warm clothing to get by, and with harsh weather approaching, they don’t Read more about Helping the forgotten people hurt by Hurricane Sandy[…]
Volunteers needed Monday thru Saturday 9-12 pm, 12-3pm and 3-5pm at 206 East 4th Street. Call 212.477.7017 to register for a shift
Our partners at the Bowery Mission have used supplies and funds that were saved for Thanksgiving to assist with disaster response for Hurricane Sandy. We are starting the 200 Turkey Countdown to raise money for their Thanksgiving Day meals, where they serve 5000+ people. Choose the number of turkeys you want to donate & click Read more about 200 Turkey Countdown[…]
An update from the President of the Bowery Mission: We are happy to report power was restored to The Bowery Mission tonight, but the relief needed does not end as the power goes on. Our neighbors and local grocery stores have emptied their refrigerators of spoiled food, making food in the neighborhood scarce. Because The Read more about Update from Bowery Mission[…]
Firstly – I hope all of you are safe and have a secure place to stay after the storm. I know that many of you live downtown or on Long Island. Please know our thoughts are with you. If we haven’t heard from you, please reach out to let us know that you are okay Read more about Update on Hurricane Sandy Response[…]
To our friends and supporters, exciting news, download Jim Gaffigan’s “Mr. Universe” and $1 from each sale will be donated to BWF.
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Comedian Jim Gaffigan isn’t hoping a few laughs will help returning war veterans, he’s banking on it.
His new 75-minute stand-up special, “Mr. Universe,” is available through a $5 download on his website, and Gaffigan is donating $1 from each sale to the Bob Woodruff Foundation, which has supported more than 1 million veterans, service members and their families since 2008.
Woodruff was nearly killed by a roadside bomb in 2006 while covering the war in Iraq for ABC News. His foundation supports war veterans who are returning to civilian life.
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Did you know that your support is helping us save thousands of lives? Thanks to the support of our club, a ShelterBox is being deployed.
Your unique ShelterBox ID number is 20891.To track your box, please go to www.shelterboxusa.org and click on “Track Your Box.” In the search box, search by Box Number and be sure to select country code USA. Enter your number as it appears above. If your box has deployed, details about its destination will appear. If your box is still in queue awaiting distribution, the message will read “To be deployed.” Please be aware that the rate at which we deploy boxes is directly related to the number of disasters occurring and the scale of the response they require. Depending on the need for disaster response, it may be several months before your box(es) are reported as deployed. Be sure to check back frequently to learn about how your gift has helped a family in need. To learn more about how we deliver aid, please visit www.shelterboxusa.org/yourbox.
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The Girl Scouts of Greater New York is New York City’s largest girls-only leadership development program where girls learn to lead with courage, confidence and character to make the world a better place. Volunteering with the Girl Scouts can provide you with an opportunity to be part of a girl’s journey. As a volunteer, you Read more about Girl Scouts of Greater New York[…]