Helping Haiti after Hurricane Matthew

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Elected officials from the city, county and state levels joined forces with humanitarian groups and Haitian community leaders to raise money for victims of Hurricane Matthew in Haiti. A fundraiser was held at L’Antillaise Haitian Restaurant in Franklin Square Oct. 15.

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages (D-Elmont) and Nassau County Legislator Carriè Solages (D-Elmont(, along with State Sen. Todd Kaminsky (D-Long Beach), Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon), Suffolk County Legislator and Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory (D-Amityville), Nassau County Legislator Laura Curran (D-Baldwin) and Long Beach City Manager Jack Schnirman, were among the politicians who called for donations of money and supplies to help devastated Haitians.

“Haiti is devastated. The victims of Hurricane Matthew need some of the most basic needs and we as Long Islanders and New Yorkers must showcase our hearts and our generosity and help our friends in Haiti now. Drop off supplies and attend our fundraiser so we can together help support our brothers and sisters in Haiti who are in need,” Michaelle Solages said.

Nearly 1,000 people have been pronounced dead, and more than 350,000 are in need of assistance. Officials said that 100 percent of proceeds will benefit the All Hands Volunteer and HEAL Haiti Organization.

“My heart goes out to the local Haitian community and the country of Haiti as they suffer through the aftermath of yet another natural disaster. All Hands Volunteers, where I am a board member and my family will help the Haitian community recover in any way possible. Please donate generously,” said Adam Haber, board member of All Hands Volunteer, an organization that has long supported Haiti during times of crisis.

Needed items include: non-perishable food, flashlights, blankets, towels, shoes, sheets, diapers, baby bottles, soup (solid, not liquid), toilet paper, and feminine pads. Medical supplies include: Pedialyte, aspirin, ibuprofen, cold medicine, diarrhea medicine and insulin.

 “We have been lucky enough to see endless kindness after Superstorm Sandy and we know there are many dark days for families while they are trying to rebuild.  It is important to drop supplies that will help Haitians today and funds to support their rebuild for tomorrow,” Carriè Solages said. “We’re asking people to not only open up their hearts but open up their wallets,” Gregory said.

“These are people who don’t have a second option,” Jean-Pierre said of Haitians who have lost everything. “New York loves them, we remember them and we’re here for them.”

Supplies can be dropped at these locations.

Long Island:
Nassau:

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, 1690 Central Court, Valley Stream, 516-599-2972
County Legislator Carrie Solages, 1630 Dutch Broadway, Elmont, (516) 571-6203

Suffolk:
Assembly of Christian Brothers 55 Jefferson Ave., Wyandanch, (516) 491-8101 or (631) 708-6884
Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre, 640 W Montauk Highway, Lindenhurst, (631) 957-2087

Queens:
St. John’s Episcopal Hospital 327 Beach 19th St., Far Rockaway, (718) 869-7000
Clyde Vanel’s office: 219-16 Linden Blvd., 2nd Floor, Cambria Heights, NY (646) 483-

Brooklyn:
Brooklyn Borough Hall 209 Joralemon St., (718) 802-3700
Councilman Jumaane D. Williams office 4517 Avenue D, (718) 629-6500
Evangelical Crusade of Fishersmen 557 E. 31st St., (718) 434-7250
Haitian Centers Council, 3807-3809 Church Ave., (718) 940-2200
JC Multiple Services, 926 Utica Ave., (718) 469-1566
L & L Unisex Beauty Salon 1391 Flatbush Ave., (347) 622-7247
Max “U” Unisex Barbershop 1356 Flatbush Ave., (347) 993-5797
St. Teresa of Avila Church, 563 Sterling Place, (718) 622-6500
Smart Eye Care 142 Joralemon St., Suite 10B, (718) 451-2020
Smart Eye Care 3537 West End Ave., Professional Unit 1, (718) 265-9900
Tonel Restaurant and Lounge, 1236 Rogers Ave., (646) 326-6020