Disaster Relief Resources and Links

Disaster relief information and resources for funders or individuals who want to support organizations responding to Hurricane Sandy.

New Jersey Groups on the Ground

• American Red Cross – Chapters covering the State of New Jersey
  Southwestern NJ
  Central New Jersey
  Northern New Jersey
  Jersey Coast
  New Jersey Crossroads
  Southern Shore
• Catholic Charities - Diocese covering the State of New Jersey
  Diocese of Camden
  Diocese of Trenton
• Center for Non-Profits: Hurricane Sandy Resource Page
• Community Emergency Response
  Citizen Corps provides opportunity for citizen volunteers to become active and involved in homeland security and emergency management activities.
• Community Food Bank of New Jersey
  In addition to distributing over 100,000 lbs of food daily to families displaced by Hurricane Sandy, they are accepting financial donations to allow them to respond to specific needs.
• Goodwill NY NJ
  Their stores will provide free clothing or household goods for victims of Hurricane Sandy who lost property due to flooding.
• Jersey Cares
  Jersey Cares, an affiliate of the Hands on Network, recruits and engages volunteers in rewarding, effective efforts that address community-identified needs.
• NJ 2-1-1: Emergency Response and Recovery
  Information about FEMA assistance and organizations involved in local recovery efforts. NJ 211 is in direct contact with VOAD and state and local government officials and have produced a Hurricane Sandy Response and Recovery Guide which may be found here.
• NJ Department of Human Services: New Jersey Hope and Healing Campaign
  The NJ Disaster Mental Health HelpLine (866-202-4357) is available for those seeking help with the emotional burden of recent storms and flooding. They are also offering several guides to help families cope and heal.
• Pass It Along
  Pass It Along, an affiliate of the Hands on Network, recruits and engages volunteers.
• The Salvation Army - New Jersey Division
  Resources and help available from The Salvation Army
• Volunteer Center of Bergen County, Inc.
  The Volunteer Center of Bergen County coordinates the Bergen County VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster), an alliance of nonprofit, civic and religious organizations.
• Volunteer Lawyer’s for Justice
  Provides legal support to New Jersey residents affected by Hurricane Sandy.
• United Way of New Jersey
  Help available for New Jersey from the United Way
• United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
  United Way’s Community Action Center is dedicated to helping promote the needs of nonprofits by providing volunteers to improve the conditions caused by Hurricane Sandy.

Nationwide Disaster Relief Resources

• FEMA
  Information from the Federal Emergency Management Agency
• FEMA Geo Portal
  This portal provides the ability to enter addresses and see photos of damaged homes
• FEMA Region II: Coastal Analysis and Mapping
  Flood hazard information to help communities plan for and reduce the risk from flooding
• Small Business Administration
  Learn about and apply for SBA Disaster Loans for business of all sizes – private and nonprofit
• Center for Disaster Philanthropy
  The when, where, and how of informed disaster giving

General Disaster Relief Resource Links

• National Disaster Recovery Framework – FEMA
  This guide provides a flexible structure that enables disaster recovery managers to operate in a unified and collaborative manner to provide effective recovery support to disaster-impacted jurisdictions.
• American Red Cross - Disaster Recovery Guides
  The American Red Cross provides extensive information that will help you to recover after a disaster or emergency.
• BBB Wise Giving Alliance
  The BBB Wise Giving Alliance helps donors make informed giving decisions and advances high standards of conduct among organizations that solicit contributions from the public.
• IRS Disaster Relief Resources for Charities and Contributors
  In the aftermath of a disaster or in other emergency hardship situations, individuals, employers and corporations often are interested in providing assistance to victims through a charitable organization. The IRS provides a number of resources to help those involved in providing disaster relief through charities.
• Disaster Relief, Providing Assistance Through Charitable Organizations
  IRS Publication 3833 describes how members of the public can use charitable organizations to provide assistance to victims of disasters or other emergency hardship situations.
• Center for International Disaster Information (CIDI)
  This agency, funded by the United States Agency for International Development's Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance, provides individuals, groups, embassies and corporations with information and guidance in support of appropriate international disaster relief efforts. The organization works with a variety of partners to channel the public's energy and desire to help to achieve maximum impact.