Our motto is, "Home is where laughter is shared and where memories are made." Yet, in light of Hurricane Sandy, we are painfully aware that for too many in our Long Island community, home is where the lights are off, there is no heat or, worse, home is gone.
Extravagant Realty extends our heartfelt sorrow to those suffering from the devastation of Hurricane Sandy. And, like many in our community, we feel helpless. We want to help and want to know where our efforts and care is needed the most-and we are aware that the situation will continue to evolve daily.
We are a strong community and we always have each other's backs. Below is a sampling of some ways we can come together to help. We will continually update our blog extravagantrealty.blogspot.com and Facebook page www.facebook.com/extravagantrealty with new information and resources.
Thank you for caring. We hope you can stay safe and stay warm.
· Island Harvest in Mineola is taking accepting donations; especially needed are canned protein products, personal care items and baby items. For more information, call 631-873-4775.
· Long Island Cares is accepting donations that will be delivered to emergency shelters; especially needed are diapers and baby formula. For more information, call 631-582-FOOD or visit the agency's Facebook page, www.facebook.com/licares
· Sponsor a Family in Need Please join us in helping displaced families in the New York area who have lost everything by visiting http://www.family-to-family.org/2012/11/hurricane-sandy-relief/
· Oxygen Vendors and suppliers are in desperate need for Long Island residents. To help, please visit http://www.longislandpress.com/2012/11/03/oxygen-vendors-oxygen-suppliers-on-long-island-for-residents-in-need/
· Help for Small Business Owners who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Please visit http://smallbiztrends.com/2012/11/tips-small-businesses-hurricane-sandy.html
· Unemployment Benefits are available to those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Please visit http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/11/02/hurricane-sandy-unemployment.htm
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Extravagant Realty is fortunate to be in a position to help as a drop-off location for non-perishables. Here are local businesses and places participating in donation drives.
· Extravagant Realty 15 Glen Head Road, Glen Head, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm
· Gem Craft Boutique 58 Glen Head Road, Glen Head, Tuesday through Saturday, 11am to 5:30pm
· Home Fries 7 Railroad Avenue, Glen Head, Monday through Friday, 7am to 2pm
· North Shore Middle School, 505 Glen Cove Avenue, Glen Head, Before and After School Hours. Drop office supplies will be taken to a help center. Needed are: cleaning supplies (gloves, bags, disinfectant, sponges, paper towels etc.); pet supplies; toiletries; coats, hats and gloves; towels; baby items (food, formula, diapers)
If you're unsure which food donations are needed most, here are some of the most recommended items. Notes: Canned foods should have flip-top openings. And, please be sure to check expiration dates.
Peanut Butter
Cereal
Canned Meat
Canned Fish
Soups
Canned Fruit
Canned Vegetables
Crackers
Jelly (plastic containers)
Canned Milk
Diapers
Baby Wipes
Pet food
Sandy Scams
Unfortunately, there are people out there who are more than eager to take advantage of the victims of Hurricane Sandy, including fake charitable organizations. You can check out the validity of a charity by visiting the Better Business Bureau at www.bbb.org To report a fraudulent charity, contact the FBI and National Center for Disaster Fraud's hotline at 866-720-5721.
Also, beware of any scam clean-up contractors who contact you offering to remove debris, including trees, from your property. For tips on how to determine the legitimacy of the contractor, visit the consumer website www.scambusters.org
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