#sandyrelief

[hannahsoriba]

Any excuse to get by the beach? ☀️🏖 #phuket #phiphiisland #summer #sunnysideoflife #livelikeyoureonvacation #sandyrelief @chinkybunini

[aboutjpjohnson]

Fairfield County, Connecticut

[robinhoodnyc]

We're pleased to learn that the NBC halftime broadcast of tomorrow's Notre Dame vs. Rice University college football game (3:30 PM EST) will feature a unique story. Tune in to learn about the architect who designed the Robin Hood funded, hurricane resilient housing implemented in Union Beach after Hurricane Sandy.

[robinhoodnyc]

Last week some of our staff attended an event in Union Beach, NJ to celebrate the opening of two new homes built for families who lost their residence during Hurricane Sandy. 

Out of the 2,400 houses that make up the 1.8 square mile borough of Union Beach over 85% of the homes were flooded with at least two feet of water. 

The rebuilding of these homes was funded as part of the Union Beach Project, which aimed to return families to durable, storm-resilient modular homes via a cost-effective, demolition-to-reconstruction model.

Our grant of $770,000 helped outfit newly built homes with key appliances including washers, dryers and refrigerators. In partnership with the NJ Relief Fund the Union Beach Project will provide modular homes for 15 Union Beach families.

[robinhoodnyc]

Additional Sandy Relief Grants

More than 15 months after Sandy we find ourselves still very much in this work. With the receipt of additional donations over the past several months, Robin Hood’s Relief Committee recently approved more than $1.2 million in grants. All the grants are to organizations we have funded previously.  All have been working to help those still suffering because of Sandy. We remain inspired by both the efforts of these providers and that so many donors have kept Sandy as a priority. 

These grants fall into two categories, housing or legal counseling.  Housing continues be an on-going need. And with many just now receiving insurance payments, with contractor issues mounting and with regulations around government dollars changing, there is still a large need for legal support. 

We continue to extend our thanks for the dedication and commitment of individuals and organizations—working together—to help their neighbors in need.

To learn more about our continued Relief work, visit our website.

[bsdvs23]

New Jersey Governor

How can this country grow in prosperity and human-kind when the people in charge of providing safety nets to the people of this country continue to promote self-interests and political bargaining chips? I’ve watched many videos, interviews, and reports showcasing the Hurricane Sandy Relief Funds and Bridge Gate Closing of the New Jersey– all of which were driven by political leverage.

The more these cloths of lies and cover up become publicly available – the more visibly clear the parallels align. It’s a shame the people of Hoboken, New Jersey are dealing with this political fire but at least the truth is out and those responsible can be held accountable; moreover, prosecuted and ban from public office again.

Mayor Dawn Zimmer is cleaning out the closet and airing out all the laundry. The truth will come out one way or another! The Rockefeller project was funded through the Hurricane Sandy Funding. Did Governor Chris Christie use partisan politics to focus more on the Rockefeller Project to achieve something – possibly holding relief funds to benefit them, instead of helping the people of New Jersey? What is the governor camp holding from the public? Why won’t the office answer the key questions?

[robinhoodnyc]

Last week we honored Hometown Heroes as one of the 2013 Robin Hood Heroes.

When Robin Hood witnessed the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy across the tri-state area, we knew we needed to extend our hand beyond New York City.

Hometown Heroes were honored for their extraordinary efforts in helping residents of New Jersey rebuild and recover from the devastation caused by Superstorm Sandy. They have helped thousands of Garden State residents by distributing funds to provide rental assistance, home repair payments, and furniture. Hometown Heroes was so effective, they were chosen to lead New Jersey’s “Restore the Shore” campaign. Eric Katz, who received funding from Hometown Heroes to rebuild his home following Sandy, accepted the award on Hometown Heroes’ behalf.