Hurricane Sandy recovery: How to help

 
Hurricane Sandy devastated the Northeast, forcing a countless number of people out of their homes.  Below is a list of organizations seeking donations and volunteers.
 

American Red Cross

• To donate by phone, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or, for a $10 donation, text REDCROSS to 90999, and then confirming the donation with the word, Yes.
   
• To donate money online, visit the American Red Cross website.
   
• Learn how to donate blood.

Salvation Army

• To donate by phone, call 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769) or, for a $10 donation, text STORM to 80888, and then confirming the donation with the word, Yes.
   
• To donate online, visit the Salvation Army website.
   
• Mail check donations to The Salvation Army Disaster Relief, P.O. Box 1959, Atlanta, GA 30301. In the memo section, please include earmark checks for 2012 Hurricane Season. 

North Carolina Baptist Men

Providing assistance with feeding, recovery (chainsaw, mudouts, etc.) childcare, showers, and rebuilding.

• To donate online, visit the North Carolina Baptist Men website. 

• Mail check donations to N.C Baptist Men, P.O. Box 1107, Cary, N.C. 27512. In the memo section, please include earmark checks for Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief.
   
• Learn how you can volunteer your time. 

Samaritan’s Purse

• Mail check donations to Samaritan's Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607-3000. In the memo section, please earmark checks for Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief.
   
• To donate by phone, call 1-800-528-1980.
  
  
• To give online, click here
   
• Learn how you can volunteer your time.