Please help hurricane Sandy victims in Staten Island

Nov 28, 2012 | Kevin “Coach” Collins

[Just mythoughts]

Thanks. I am forwarding the initial request to people I know who might be interested in sending help.

[INVAR]

My position has NOTHING to do with being cheap and everything to do with refusing to toss pearls before swine and enabling a political enemy.

Of course being told to STFU is to be expected from Uppity Northeasterners.

After all, they are the ones who scoffed and laughed at us during our time of calamity and they are the ones who made Obama their king.

They can all rot or stand in line at the throne of government for the redistribution of our wealth to sustain them. They get nothing from me.

I refuse to enable sin, bad behavior and aiding and comforting the domestic enemy.

[wtc911]

Nonsense - you’re just a cheap crank looking to make youself feel noble and self righteous about giggling over others’ misfortune.

[John Galt's cousin]

I went to Canlon’s Restaurant tonight. He is providing food at St. Margaret Mary’s parish hall - which they are calling the Midland Beach Relief Center (because all are welcome.)

I’ll try to go over tomorrow to confirm the K of C is involved.

Thanks for your sympathy and support.

[smokingfrog]

Thanks for the update.

[smokingfrog]

http://mobile.silive.com/advstaten/pm_29251/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=eRZe3Tx2

[Just mythoughts]

bttt

[John Galt's cousin]

Yesterday I stopped by the Midland Beach Relief Center which is located in the middle of one of the communities that were slammed by Sandy. I met Coach Kevin and several of his brethren. They do include retired NYPD Police Officers and NYFD Firefighters.

They have set up stations in Midland Beach at the Parish Hall of St. Margaret Mary's RC Church, where residents and volunteer can get a hot meal, refresh themselves, and get donated supplies. At this site they had arranged for free legal advice and there was a nurse outside giving tetanus and flu shots as well as first aid as needed.

Coach explained that Eddie Canlon, who owns a local family restaurant has been bringing trays of food on a daily basis to this site. Canlon has been doing it out of his own pocket since the beginning. Coach can tell that it was becoming a financial strain on Canlon, but he would never say a word. Hence, the call to ask other to help out. The telephone calls to Canlon’s Restaurant and people chipping in by credit card donations to Eddie's costs have helped.

Coach Kevin and other volunteers, including his group of retired cops and firemen as well as Knights of Columbus Council 1662 (22 Hillside Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10308. Tel. # (718) 317-0343) have been assisting with the preparation and serving the food, as well as hands-on help to people affected.

This is legitimate. I got there just before lunch time and the KofC had burgers going on the grill station they had set up outside the hall. Coach Kevin and a retired NYPD Cop were inside serving hot soup and encouragement.

If you want to help, they are doing good work.

Coach Kevin also explained that the letters of encouragement that people all over the country have sent are a big help. The letters and cards get passed around and help to lift spirits. If you can send a letter or a card telling the folks that you are thinking about them and even praying for them it would really help

[I do not know if cash or credit card donations to Canlon’s to pay for a tray of food are tax deductible or not. I suspect they are not, since he is a businessman, just helping his neighbors. Donations to the Knights of Columbus probably are tax deductible. If you want to send a large donation, perhaps you could call the Kof C and get the details.)

I'll forward some additional info later today, if I get a break at work.

Thanks, and stay safe.

[Just mythoughts]

I have been wondering IF fraternities of Police and Firefighters might be able to do a national fundraiser. They are most equipped to have people on the ground. I am not associated with either but do know come LaborDayWeekend? the firefighters are out with their boots for contributions. Just a thought.

[John Galt's cousin]

I don’t know either, perhaps some FReepers have some ideas?

It is going to be difficult for many once the weather turns cold again and the enthusiasm wanes.

I am not sure what the status of FEMA trailers is. Our Boro President had come out against them, but I understand the numbers of people made homeless is huge and many will not have their homes repaired or replaced very soon - if at all.
For those folks I am optimistic that the community will step up to help. I assume the situations are similar in the other areas affected: Queens, Brooklyn, Monmouth and Ocean counties.

Thanks for caring and helping