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Donations accepted for Sandy victims
Homes are displaced in Brigantine, N.J., after Hurricane Sandy made landfall on the southern New Jersey coastline. This photo was taken by a Coast Guard crewmember aboard an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City during a flooding assessment overflight. With many members of the UB community affected by the storm, donations are being accepted to help those in need.
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Many areas of the East coast are still reeling from the effects of Superstorm Sandy. Families, friends and colleagues of UB faculty, staff and students, as well as UB alumni, have been affected.
UB students and staff are preparing a relief response to provide emergency supplies to those in need.
Donations boxes are in place at locations on all three of UB’s campuses through Nov. 20. Donations also will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Student Life offices in 150 Student Union, North Campus, and in Harriman Hall, South Campus.
The following items are suggested:
- Baby supplies
- Toiletries (shampoo, soap, hand sanitizer, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, feminine products)
- Toilet Paper
- Cleaning supplies
- Clorox wipes
- Batteries (all types/sizes)
- Manual can openers
- Garbage bags
- First aid kits
- Winter wear (coats, gloves, hats, scarves)
- Undergarments (new)
- Dog and cat food
Monetary donations also are being accepted at the Center for Student Leadership and Community Engagement, 235 Student Union.
Both cash and checks will be accepted. Checks should be made payable to FSA-UB. All monetary and charitable donations will be sent to the Red Cross to aid in the relief effort.
Those with questions should contact Amy Myszka at 645-5357 or amyszka@buffalo.edu, or Terri Budek at 645-6469 or tfrysh@buffalo.edu.
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