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The NYC Venture Philanthropy Fund is committed to a viable and sustainable New York City.  We are heartbroken by the amount of loss and devastation our city and state has endured, along with our neighbors in New Jersey, Connecticut and all along the Eastern seaboard. To that end, we have compiled a list of resources for those of you who want to help or need help as a result of the recent hurricane.

Be well and be safe.
Donations:

For general recovery efforts:
Red Cross for flood relief
United Way of NY
The Mayor’s Fund to Advance NY
Council on Foundations: Hurricane Sandy Disaster Grantmaking
The TechSoup Blog: Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Resources

For region-specific assistance:
Brooklyn Recovery Fund of the Brooklyn Community Foundation
Lower East Side Recovers

Food banks are in dire need of monetary donations:
City Harvest
Food Bank for NYC

Volunteering:
Manhattan User’s Guide – How to Help
New York Cares
NYC Service

If you or a loved one is in need of assistance:
New York City Office of Emergency Management
Federal Emergency Management Agency: Disaster Assistance

For more information or additional resources, please contact us at info@nycvpf.org