Disaster Relief

Fundraiser for the Families of the Belmont Fire

Fundraiser for the Families of the Belmont Fire

A fast-moving apartment fire between the Christmas and New Year’s holiday has brought unspeakable grief to the Belmont community. The fire left 12 dead, including young children. But through tragedy, the Bronx community has come together in a plea to […]

PR Hurricane Relief Christmas Toy Drive

PR Hurricane Relief Christmas Toy Drive

Back on December 18, the NYC District Council of Carpenters ran a successful toy drive to benefit the children in some of the most hurricane-ravaged areas of Puerto Rico. Many of the union’s members who have been sent down as […]

Opening Our School Doors to Students Displaced by Hurricaine

Opening Our School Doors to Students Displaced by Hurricaine

International Leadership Charter High School is opening its doors to Puerto Rican students displaced by Hurricane Maria. The offer is only open to students entering the 9th and 10th grade. Call 718-562-2344 extension 404 for more information. 

Major Leaguers to Build Homes and Raise Funds for Natural Disaster Victims

Major Leaguers to Build Homes and Raise Funds for Natural Disaster Victims

Players launch “Returning Home” initiative with inaugural events in Texas to help recent disaster victims across the Americas The Major League Baseball Players Trust recently announced it will be hosting a pair of events in Dallas, TX on Wednesday, November 29 […]

by · November 26, 2017 · Disaster Relief, News, Sports
Hurricane Relief for USVI, Puerto Rico

Hurricane Relief for USVI, Puerto Rico

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie hosted a hurricane relief drive for the US Virgin Islands and other islands in the Caribbean who have been devastated by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

by · November 1, 2017 · Disaster Relief, News
NBC News: Trump Threatens To Pull FEMA Aid From Puerto Rico

NBC News: Trump Threatens To Pull FEMA Aid From Puerto Rico

NBC News is reporting that President Donald Trump stepped up his attacks on Puerto Rico and threatened to pull FEMA and military aid.

by · October 12, 2017 · Disaster Relief, News
A mother and daughter in Bedford Park seek food and water donations along Webster Avenue for hurricane victims in Puerto Rico and earth quake victims in Mexico.--Photo by David Greene

Gibson Urges Continued Hurricane Relief Donations

COUNCIL MEMBER GIBSON ENCOURAGES DONATIONS FOR HURRICANE MARIA RELIEF EFFORT This week, Council Member Vanessa L. Gibson reminded Bronxites, the people of Council District 16 and across New York City to continue making donations of items that are critically needed […]