name: CAAAV Donation Collection/Dist. in Chinatown beginning Wed. 10/31/12: -> CAAAV - 2012 HURRICANE SANDY (DONATION COLLECTION/DISTRIBUTION - CHINATOWN)

notes: http://caaav.org/post-hurricane-sandy-caaavs-office-opens-to-accept-donated-goods-and-provides-critical-information-for-chinatown-residents-left-behind-in-citys-efforts CAAAV Donation Collection/Dist. in Chinatown beginning Wed. 10/31/12: Until electricity is restored CAAAV will be open from 10am-5pm each day starting Wednesday, October 31st to receive the following donations: * Flashlights * Batteries * Food (perishable and non-perishable) * Bottled water Two things of most importance from today’s updated assessment in Chinatown: 1) There is no information getting into Chinatown. While the tenants were able to get newspapers mid-day, the news was obviously not up to date. No one is able to make cell phone calls, there is no internet, and no tv. Some people who can, are able to send texts, but almost everyone had used up the battery on their phones. They have no idea how long the electricity will be gone for. They have no idea when the trains will work again. There was no one giving out information, and it was clear there was no place to get information. 2) There are no services. No one has generators running so there is no backup of anything. There are buildings where there are tenants with no water at all. In the public housing, water was shut off, and there are still a significant number of residents still inside. They’re fine otherwise, but could use some water. If you are available to help out any day, let us know by emailing justice@ caaav.org! Follow us on Facebook for the most updated actions from CAAAV. --- FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/CAAAVnyc --- post - For those of you who are coming to the CAAAV office tomorrow morning, THANK YOU! And just two FYI's: 1) If you are driving in, be careful. There are no traffic lights in Lower Manhattan. 2) Do not expect to use your cellphone for phone calls. At best you may be able to get text messages, but probably not much else. No googlemaps, no facebook, etc. So please let your loved ones know where you're going and what time you're expected to be back. -> facebook post: Dear friends, WOW! MANY THANKS to all the individuals who dropped off food, canvassed, brought supplies and worked with us all day to help with Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. Over 500 residents from Chinatown and the Lower East Side cam...e to our office to get their phones charged, to get food and supplies, and most importantly to get INFORMATION. This is the state of where things are at: 1) We have not scratched the surface of people's needs. Today outreach volunteers reported back to us that folks in public housing had no water and no electricity. The ones who could do it were filling up water from a broken hydrant and walking it up over 10 flights of stairs. Hundreds of tenants were able to get some donations, but they were going out the door as fast as they were coming in. We will not be able to sustain this level of need. 2) Everyone is coming to us in the community. We had folks from the City-run evacuation center at Seward Park come to us asking for supplies. The 7th precinct had our sign on their front door and their front desk were directing people to us. At the same time other officers from the 7th precinct TRIED TO SHUT US DOWN. 3) Where is the leadership of this City? Where is FEMA? We were told on Wall Street the lights are on in all the buildings, and Christmas lights are on in the streets. It was clear where the priority is when the community next door has not been prioritized. Today was another day where there was no information given out and City officials were nowhere to be seen. This is what we need immediately: 1) Donations. Specifically-- food, water, flashlights, batteries (AA, AAA, D). We could use another generator and power outlets for people to charge things. 2) Volunteers. To help with outreach, distribution of supplies, and organizing/moving people. We anticipate more than double the amount of people to come through tomorrow. We're also getting specific requests to check up on seniors and would like to be able to do that if possible. (Note: If you plan on coming through you will not have much ability to use your cellphone. Maybe texts, but not much else.) 3) Take action. Demand that the leaders of this City take responsibility for Chinatown/Lower East Side and other still impacted communities. Stop putting people over profits. The people of our communities deserve just as much attention as Wall Street and Times Square. And of course, we can always use financial donations. Just today alone, CAAAV staff and volunteers used hundreds of dollars of our own money to buy flashlights and batteries. Please consider making a donation at http://www.nycharities.org/donate/c_donate.asp?CharityCode=1838&amount&designategift2. If you have any questions or want to support, reach out to us at justice@caaav.org. We are trying to get back to people as soon as we can, but we're most likely able to respond after 8pm when we can get to a place with cell service. The best thing you can do is just come down and bring stuff/people with you. Thanks! HelenaSee More ----------- http://caaav.org/post-hurricane-sandy-caaavs-office-opens-to-accept-donated-goods-and-provides-critical-information-for-chinatown-residents-left-behind-in-citys-efforts CAAAV Donation Collection/Dist. in Chinatown beginning Wed. 10/31/12: Until electricity is restored CAAAV will be open from 10am-5pm each day starting Wednesday, October 31st to receive the following donations: * Flashlights * Batteries * Food (perishable and non-perishable) * Bottled water Two things of most importance from today’s updated assessment in Chinatown: 1) There is no information getting into Chinatown. While the tenants were able to get newspapers mid-day, the news was obviously not up to date. No one is able to make cell phone calls, there is no internet, and no tv. Some people who can, are able to send texts, but almost everyone had used up the battery on their phones. They have no idea how long the electricity will be gone for. They have no idea when the trains will work again. There was no one giving out information, and it was clear there was no place to get information. 2) There are no services. No one has generators running so there is no backup of anything. There are buildings where there are tenants with no water at all. In the public housing, water was shut off, and there are still a significant number of residents still inside. They’re fine otherwise, but could use some water. If you are available to help out any day, let us know by emailing justice@ caaav.org! Follow us on Facebook for the most updated actions from CAAAV. --- FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/CAAAVnyc --- post - For those of you who are coming to the CAAAV office tomorrow morning, THANK YOU! And just two FYI's: 1) If you are driving in, be careful. There are no traffic lights in Lower Manhattan. 2) Do not expect to use your cellphone for phone calls. At best you may be able to get text messages, but probably not much else. No googlemaps, no facebook, etc. So please let your loved ones know where you're going and what time you're expected to be back.

notes: http://caaav.org/post-hurricane-sandy-caaavs-office-opens-to-accept-donated-goods-and-provides-critical-information-for-chinatown-residents-left-behind-in-citys-efforts CAAAV Donation Collection/Dist. in Chinatown beginning Wed. 10/31/12: Until electricity is restored CAAAV will be open from 10am-5pm each day starting Wednesday, October 31st to receive the following donations: * Flashlights * Batteries * Food (perishable and non-perishable) * Bottled water Two things of most importance from today’s updated assessment in Chinatown: 1) There is no information getting into Chinatown. While the tenants were able to get newspapers mid-day, the news was obviously not up to date. No one is able to make cell phone calls, there is no internet, and no tv. Some people who can, are able to send texts, but almost everyone had used up the battery on their phones. They have no idea how long the electricity will be gone for. They have no idea when the trains will work again. There was no one giving out information, and it was clear there was no place to get information. 2) There are no services. No one has generators running so there is no backup of anything. There are buildings where there are tenants with no water at all. In the public housing, water was shut off, and there are still a significant number of residents still inside. They’re fine otherwise, but could use some water. If you are available to help out any day, let us know by emailing justice@ caaav.org! Follow us on Facebook for the most updated actions from CAAAV. --- FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/CAAAVnyc --- post - For those of you who are coming to the CAAAV office tomorrow morning, THANK YOU! And just two FYI's: 1) If you are driving in, be careful. There are no traffic lights in Lower Manhattan. 2) Do not expect to use your cellphone for phone calls. At best you may be able to get text messages, but probably not much else. No googlemaps, no facebook, etc. So please let your loved ones know where you're going and what time you're expected to be back. -> http://caaav.org/post-hurricane-sandy-caaavs-office-opens-to-accept-donated-goods-and-provides-critical-information-for-chinatown-residents-left-behind-in-citys-efforts CAAAV Donation Collection/Dist. in Chinatown beginning Wed. 10/31/12: Until electricity is restored CAAAV will be open from 10am-5pm each day starting Wednesday, October 31st to receive the following donations: * Flashlights * Batteries * Food (perishable and non-perishable) * Bottled water Two things of most importance from today’s updated assessment in Chinatown: 1) There is no information getting into Chinatown. While the tenants were able to get newspapers mid-day, the news was obviously not up to date. No one is able to make cell phone calls, there is no internet, and no tv. Some people who can, are able to send texts, but almost everyone had used up the battery on their phones. They have no idea how long the electricity will be gone for. They have no idea when the trains will work again. There was no one giving out information, and it was clear there was no place to get information. 2) There are no services. No one has generators running so there is no backup of anything. There are buildings where there are tenants with no water at all. In the public housing, water was shut off, and there are still a significant number of residents still inside. They’re fine otherwise, but could use some water. If you are available to help out any day, let us know by emailing justice@ caaav.org! Follow us on Facebook for the most updated actions from CAAAV. --- FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/CAAAVnyc --- post - For those of you who are coming to the CAAAV office tomorrow morning, THANK YOU! And just two FYI's: 1) If you are driving in, be careful. There are no traffic lights in Lower Manhattan. 2) Do not expect to use your cellphone for phone calls. At best you may be able to get text messages, but probably not much else. No googlemaps, no facebook, etc. So please let your loved ones know where you're going and what time you're expected to be back.

notes: http://caaav.org/post-hurricane-sandy-caaavs-office-opens-to-accept-donated-goods-and-provides-critical-information-for-chinatown-residents-left-behind-in-citys-efforts CAAAV Donation Collection/Dist. in Chinatown beginning Wed. 10/31/12: Until electricity is restored CAAAV will be open from 10am-5pm each day starting Wednesday, October 31st to receive the following donations: * Flashlights * Batteries * Food (perishable and non-perishable) * Bottled water Two things of most importance from today’s updated assessment in Chinatown: 1) There is no information getting into Chinatown. While the tenants were able to get newspapers mid-day, the news was obviously not up to date. No one is able to make cell phone calls, there is no internet, and no tv. Some people who can, are able to send texts, but almost everyone had used up the battery on their phones. They have no idea how long the electricity will be gone for. They have no idea when the trains will work again. There was no one giving out information, and it was clear there was no place to get information. 2) There are no services. No one has generators running so there is no backup of anything. There are buildings where there are tenants with no water at all. In the public housing, water was shut off, and there are still a significant number of residents still inside. They’re fine otherwise, but could use some water. If you are available to help out any day, let us know by emailing justice@ caaav.org! Follow us on Facebook for the most updated actions from CAAAV. --- FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/CAAAVnyc --- post - For those of you who are coming to the CAAAV office tomorrow morning, THANK YOU! And just two FYI's: 1) If you are driving in, be careful. There are no traffic lights in Lower Manhattan. 2) Do not expect to use your cellphone for phone calls. At best you may be able to get text messages, but probably not much else. No googlemaps, no facebook, etc. So please let your loved ones know where you're going and what time you're expected to be back. -> http://caaav.org/post-hurricane-sandy-caaavs-office-opens-to-accept-donated-goods-and-provides-critical-information-for-chinatown-residents-left-behind-in-citys-efforts CAAAV Donation Collection/Dist. in Chinatown beginning Wed. 10/31/12: Until electricity is restored CAAAV will be open from 10am-5pm each day starting Wednesday, October 31st to receive the following donations: * Flashlights * Batteries * Food (perishable and non-perishable) * Bottled water Two things of most importance from today’s updated assessment in Chinatown: 1) There is no information getting into Chinatown. While the tenants were able to get newspapers mid-day, the news was obviously not up to date. No one is able to make cell phone calls, there is no internet, and no tv. Some people who can, are able to send texts, but almost everyone had used up the battery on their phones. They have no idea how long the electricity will be gone for. They have no idea when the trains will work again. There was no one giving out information, and it was clear there was no place to get information. 2) There are no services. No one has generators running so there is no backup of anything. There are buildings where there are tenants with no water at all. In the public housing, water was shut off, and there are still a significant number of residents still inside. They’re fine otherwise, but could use some water. If you are available to help out any day, let us know by emailing justice@ caaav.org! Follow us on Facebook for the most updated actions from CAAAV. --- FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/CAAAVnyc --- post - For those of you who are coming to the CAAAV office tomorrow morning, THANK YOU! And just two FYI's: 1) If you are driving in, be careful. There are no traffic lights in Lower Manhattan. 2) Do not expect to use your cellphone for phone calls. At best you may be able to get text messages, but probably not much else. No googlemaps, no facebook, etc. So please let your loved ones know where you're going and what time you're expected to be back.
hours: -> 10am-5pm

notes: http://caaav.org/post-hurricane-sandy-caaavs-office-opens-to-accept-donated-goods-and-provides-critical-information-for-chinatown-residents-left-behind-in-citys-efforts CAAAV Donation Collection/Dist. in Chinatown beginning Wed. 10/31/12: Until electricity is restored CAAAV will be open from 10am-5pm each day starting Wednesday, October 31st to receive the following donations: * Flashlights * Batteries * Food (perishable and non-perishable) * Bottled water Two things of most importance from today’s updated assessment in Chinatown: 1) There is no information getting into Chinatown. While the tenants were able to get newspapers mid-day, the news was obviously not up to date. No one is able to make cell phone calls, there is no internet, and no tv. Some people who can, are able to send texts, but almost everyone had used up the battery on their phones. They have no idea how long the electricity will be gone for. They have no idea when the trains will work again. There was no one giving out information, and it was clear there was no place to get information. 2) There are no services. No one has generators running so there is no backup of anything. There are buildings where there are tenants with no water at all. In the public housing, water was shut off, and there are still a significant number of residents still inside. They’re fine otherwise, but could use some water. If you are available to help out any day, let us know by emailing justice@ caaav.org! Follow us on Facebook for the most updated actions from CAAAV. --- FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/CAAAVnyc -> http://caaav.org/post-hurricane-sandy-caaavs-office-opens-to-accept-donated-goods-and-provides-critical-information-for-chinatown-residents-left-behind-in-citys-efforts CAAAV Donation Collection/Dist. in Chinatown beginning Wed. 10/31/12: Until electricity is restored CAAAV will be open from 10am-5pm each day starting Wednesday, October 31st to receive the following donations: * Flashlights * Batteries * Food (perishable and non-perishable) * Bottled water Two things of most importance from today’s updated assessment in Chinatown: 1) There is no information getting into Chinatown. While the tenants were able to get newspapers mid-day, the news was obviously not up to date. No one is able to make cell phone calls, there is no internet, and no tv. Some people who can, are able to send texts, but almost everyone had used up the battery on their phones. They have no idea how long the electricity will be gone for. They have no idea when the trains will work again. There was no one giving out information, and it was clear there was no place to get information. 2) There are no services. No one has generators running so there is no backup of anything. There are buildings where there are tenants with no water at all. In the public housing, water was shut off, and there are still a significant number of residents still inside. They’re fine otherwise, but could use some water. If you are available to help out any day, let us know by emailing justice@ caaav.org! Follow us on Facebook for the most updated actions from CAAAV. --- FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/CAAAVnyc --- post - For those of you who are coming to the CAAAV office tomorrow morning, THANK YOU! And just two FYI's: 1) If you are driving in, be careful. There are no traffic lights in Lower Manhattan. 2) Do not expect to use your cellphone for phone calls. At best you may be able to get text messages, but probably not much else. No googlemaps, no facebook, etc. So please let your loved ones know where you're going and what time you're expected to be back.

town: Chinatown -> New York
main_phone: -> (212) 473-6485
address: -> MAIN OFFICE 46 Hester Street, Storefront
zip: 00000 -> 10002

notes: http://caaav.org/post-hurricane-sandy-caaavs-office-opens-to-accept-donated-goods-and-provides-critical-information-for-chinatown-residents-left-behind-in-citys-efforts CAAAV Donation Collection/Dist. in Chinatown beginning Wed. 10/31/12: Until electricity is restored CAAAV will be open from 10am-5pm each day starting Wednesday, October 31st to receive the following donations: * Flashlights * Batteries * Food (perishable and non-perishable) * Bottled water -> http://caaav.org/post-hurricane-sandy-caaavs-office-opens-to-accept-donated-goods-and-provides-critical-information-for-chinatown-residents-left-behind-in-citys-efforts CAAAV Donation Collection/Dist. in Chinatown beginning Wed. 10/31/12: Until electricity is restored CAAAV will be open from 10am-5pm each day starting Wednesday, October 31st to receive the following donations: * Flashlights * Batteries * Food (perishable and non-perishable) * Bottled water Two things of most importance from today’s updated assessment in Chinatown: 1) There is no information getting into Chinatown. While the tenants were able to get newspapers mid-day, the news was obviously not up to date. No one is able to make cell phone calls, there is no internet, and no tv. Some people who can, are able to send texts, but almost everyone had used up the battery on their phones. They have no idea how long the electricity will be gone for. They have no idea when the trains will work again. There was no one giving out information, and it was clear there was no place to get information. 2) There are no services. No one has generators running so there is no backup of anything. There are buildings where there are tenants with no water at all. In the public housing, water was shut off, and there are still a significant number of residents still inside. They’re fine otherwise, but could use some water. If you are available to help out any day, let us know by emailing justice@ caaav.org! Follow us on Facebook for the most updated actions from CAAAV. --- FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/CAAAVnyc