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THANK YOU! {Program Closed}

From the bottom of our heart, we would like to thank all of you who participated in our program.

It Takes A Family was started by 2 Moms with Staten Island roots, and a the desire to brighten the holiday for the island that we love- one family at a time. We were overwhelmed by the outpouring of support of both local and out of state voulnteers that signed up to connect and help families affected by Sandy.

Seeing over 350 volunteers coming together to organize groups and help fulfill individual family needs and wishes has been heartwarming.

Together, we collectively donated over $20,000, which helped over 200 families affected by Hurricane Sandy this holiday season.

At this time, this program is closed. We wish you all the very best in 2013.

Sincerely, 

Corine and Melissa

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How could I ever begin to thank you wonderful people. My home was hit by Sandy and my family business was destroyed. We have been without an income for 7 weeks. No FEMA, no insurance, no unemployment, no food stamps, no business loans. Just as my faith in God is being pushed to the limits, I receive 2 letters with gift cards in them. As I sit here with tears in my eyes we want to say thank you to all the angels out there who have adopted families and to you wonderful people who worked so hard to set this up. And thank you to who ever nominated my family.

   The Plissner Family

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{{ Last Call For Nominations & Volunteers }}

Because we want to be sure that all families receive their donations in time for the holidays, today, December 3rd at midnight will be the last chance to both volunteer to help and nominate families!

Thank you!

Corine and Melissa

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any families from tottenville?

Yes, we have just received a few families from Tottenville as well.

If you would like to be matched please fill out our volunteer form:

http://bit.ly/adoptsi

Thx! 

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I am filling out the questions to adopt a family, but I cant figure out how to submit it.

If you scroll down to the bottom there is a submit button. Some browsers are cutting this off.

If this is the case- please access the form with these links - 

VOLUNTEER- http://bit.ly/adoptsi

NOMINATE FAMILIES- http://bit.ly/nominatesifam

Thanks!

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How long does it take to get matched with a family. My family and I would like to get started on what they will need asap. Thanks

It takes approx 24-48hrs to be matched.

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This woman and her husband's home was destroyed during Hurricane Sandy. Through it all their family remains resilient and inspirational. 

Sheila Traina, standing in front of her demolished home, holds a note from President Obama to her granddaughters.(Staten Island Advance/ Jan Somma-Hammel)

Note reads: "Thank you for the letter, I am going to help" - Barack Obama