Hurricane Sandy: help provide emergency aid to people affected

“The southern tip of Queens was the worst hit part of New York. Waves tore apart boardwalks, and swept through streets, causing floods more than five feet (1.6 metres) deep. Cars floated onto lawns. As the waters retreated, they left behind urban sand-dunes. A fire, started by the storm, destroyed more than 110 homes in Breezy Point. Across the city, at least 22 people lost their lives during the night of October 29th-30th, out of at least 50 Americans known to have been killed by the storm. At least 70 people were killed by it in the Caribbean.

Hurricane Sandy, at 900 miles across the largest tropical storm ever recorded in the Atlantic, hit New York and New Jersey especially hard, though damage was done in much of America’s north-east.” {The Economist} (to read the full article go to: http://www.economist.com/news/united-states/21565628-week’s-storm-showed-american-crisis-management-its-best-yet-raised-questions).

Hurricane Sandy's death toll is climbing, and millions along the East Coast are now without power.

The full extent of the damage is not yet known. Emergencies have been declared in several states.

You can help! The Greater Good’s charitable partners are providing emergency aid to those who need it most in the path of this storm. Your donation will support these efforts in the aftermath of the Superstorm. To give, go to: https://thehungersite.greatergood.com/store/ths/item/51152/?adId=103687&placementId=284430&origin=.

Why is a Gift That Gives More™ is a smart, effective donation? Because 100% of your donation will go to the program described above as a grant through GreaterGood.org. GreaterGood Network stores do not receive any profit from donations through this Gift That Gives More™; we bring it to you in the spirit of the greater good. We even pay the credit card transaction fee, so every cent of your donation goes to charity. Your donation is also 100% tax-deductible in the USA (you will receive a receipt from GreaterGood.org for your taxes).

You can also donate through the Red Cross for disaster relief (http://www.redcross.org/charitable-donations) or via iTunes and eBay (http://venturebeat.com/2012/11/01/sandy-itunes-ebay-donations/#SJdoIfeMPTzjVgiP.02).

Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi are also set to perform at a benefit concert for the victims of Hurricane Sandy on Friday (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-20165794). They will be joined by other stars including Billy Joel, Sting and Christina Aguilera on the live one-hour telethon to be broadcast on NBC and its other cable networks including Bravo, CNBC, E!, Syfy and USA at 20:00 EST (00:00 GMT) on Friday.

Please help the people affected by this superstorm to rebuild their lives by giving generously!

Blessings!

Ronell x

“But when you give to the poor, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving will be in secret; and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.” {Matthew 6:3-4}