08 November 2012

Sandy and Not Sandy Schapitl !!!




We wanted to reach out to say that we are hoping everyone in our camp family is coping during this very stressful time.  With Hurricane Sandy and Nor’Easter Athena, we know many have had to deal with power outages (some still without power), school closures and damages to homes.  While everyone in our area has been affected in some way, we know it has been especially tough on some.  Please know our thoughts are with you .

We wanted to share a few ways to help that you might be interested in participating in and a few resources.

$5 dollars pledged to the American Red Cross for Wearing your Camp T-Shirt!
November 13 is ‘International Wear Your Summer Camp T-Shirt Day.’ Camp Craze, a New York based marketing firm, and its parent company CRAZE Interactive will donate $5 to the American Red Cross for each picture of a camper wearing a camp t-shirt submitted to their social media sites.  See http://blog.campcraze.com/international-wear-your-camp-t-shirt-day-1113/ for more info on where to post.

Art & Journaling Supplies Needed at Federation
And from the mom of one of our campers, Jewish Chaplains are on the ground in affected areas in NJ. They need journals and art supplies to help council children who are processing the aftermath of Sandy. Please drop off journals and art supplies to the Federation at 901 Rt. 10 Whippany 9am-5pm.  Thanks Stacey Brown, mom to Max, for letting us know!

CHOW shelves are empty and in need of any food donations
Many participated in the STUFF THE BUS for CHOW (Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse) this summer.  It was an amazing outpouring of support for the food pantry open to people of all faiths by appointment only.  CHOW has been feeding local members of the community but has sent a great deal of food to individuals displaced by the hurricane.  Please consider dropping off non-perishable, healthy food items to CHOW at St. Philomena’s Church 386 South Livingston Avenue (donations can be left in the main church entrance) or at the West Essex Tribune offices next to Shoprite in Livingston.

Randolph Family in Need
During an incredibly tragic accident during the hurricane, parents, to 4 children, died when a tree hit their pick up truck.  Below is a wish upon a hero link to see how you can help them with a donation as their eldest daughter tries to help her family in the wake of this tragic situation.

Elmo Talks Hurricane
Parents of younger kids may find this resource helpful.  In an effort to help soothe children scared or confused by Hurricane Sandy, Elmo appeared on New York’s WNYC radio station earlier this week. Elmo spoke with WNYC’s Brian Lehrer, along with Sesame Street education representative Rosemarie Truglio, about how he was coping with the storm.

Please let us know of any drives or additional ways to help.  We would also love to know about any amazing resources that you have found helpful as we are always looking to share with our camp family.




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