The power of volunteers is humbling
Within 48 hours of the tragic shooting in Orlando the American
Red Cross was able to report that due to an unprecedented volunteer
blood donor response the blood needs in relationship to this
tragedy
have already been met.
resources
as well as 49
local volunteers projects as a way to
honor the 49 victims and focus volunteer power
on
their city's needs.
There are many ways to respond to a disaster, but the most
important way to give back during or after a crisis
is to respond to
where the need actually is.
Responding Locally
To go where the need is in your community, please find below
volunteer opportunities that
touch on the issues related
to the tragedy in Orlando.
American Red Cross
July 15th from 11:30am-4:45pm
Alternatives to Violence Project
Need is Ongoing
The LOFT: Lesbian & Gay Community Services
Need is Ongoing
More from The LOFT:
White Plains, New City, Nyack, Hastings-on-Hudson,
Peekskill, Mamaroneck & Scarsdale.
June 15th-June 20th
Westchester Jewish Community Services
Need is Ongoing
Westchester Martin Luther King Jr.
Institute for Nonviolence
Need is Ongoing
If you'd like to connect with us further
regarding this email or in any way in which we can help,
please reach out to 914-948-4452.
