Report: Weekend Distribution of Hurricane Sandy Relief Quilts

For our friends who have donated quilts to Hurricane Sandy victims –

here is an update from Joy, who delivered quilts this last weekend:

 

Photos:

 

Friday went really well. 

I went to the Shorefront Y in Brighton Beach Brooklyn, they were very
appreciative. In fact the gentleman in charge, emailed me yesterday saying they
were distributing them at a church event in a local Latino neighborhood reaching
a community that doesn't frequent this Y much (this Y is located in a
predominately Russian neighborhood). He said he would use some for outreach when
their volunteers go and check in on people in their homes. 

 

Today he called and asked if there was any way they could get more quilts
this week since they distributed all that I had left and today ran of sleeping
bags they also had for distribution and many buildings are still without
heat. 

After Brighton Beach I then I went to Gerritsen Beach also in Brooklyn.
That area lost everything. There is still a tent area where residents come for
food and supplies. When I walked up to the table two little girls manning it
asked what I could use. I was so happy to say I was there to give rather than
take. 

Last stop was the Far Rockaway Nazarene Church as I've read they are always
in need of supplies. They serve hot meals daily and provide a clothing, food and
supply pantry to the neighborhood that has been hit hard by the storm. The
minister said those quilts would
all be gone the next morning. 

 

I didn't take any at the Brighton Y, their modesty and the language barrier
(everyone speaking Russian) made it a little awkward to ask for a photo
op. 

 

The other pics are from Gerritsen Beach and Far Rockaway. 

 

The middle man in the pic with 3 men outside the church said not a word the
whole time, then gave me a HUGE hug when we were done unloading the van. So
sweet. 

 

One pic shows the details some of the quilters have put into their
donations. And one pic is of a label on one of the quilts, I love when it gives
such detail to the new recipient. 

 

The McDonalds pic was in Far Rockaway. One of the many, many businesses
still shuttered since Sandy. The spray paint says 

"Nothing here to take. U R 2 late. Trust me someone has been here
already". 

Thanks so much for giving me the opportunity to spread the generosity of
the quilting community. 

Managing Editor