For Immediate Release
January 15, 2010
Town of Clarkstown Collects Supplies
for Haiti
Supervisor Alex
Gromack and the Town Board announced that the
Town of Clarkstown is collecting supplies for
the victims of the earthquake in Haiti now through January 29th.
“We are so saddened by
the complete devastation the earthquake has caused in Haiti. It
is important for all of us to join together and help the victims in Haiti during
this time of need,” said Supervisor Alex Gromack.
“The earthquake in
Haiti is a catastrophic event that has caused so much devastation to its people
and infrastructure. This collection program gives all of us an
opportunity to help those in need,” said Spring Valley Mayor Noramie Jasmine. “I am thankful the Town of Clarkstown is joining our relief efforts to help our
family and friends in Haiti.”
The donated supplies
will be distributed to local organizations in our community that are collecting
and organizing relief efforts.
The Town is asking
employees and residents to donate supplies from the following list in an effort
to help the citizens of Haiti
during this tragic time.
The list includes:
·
Non-perishable foods
·
Water
·
Toiletries
·
Baby supplies
·
Medical supplies
·
First aid supplies
·
Clothes
Donation boxes are
located in the lobbies at:
Clarkstown Town Hall,
10 Maple Avenue, New City
Clarkstown
Recreation & Parks Department, 31
Zukor Road, New
City
Central Nyack
Community Center, 58 Waldron Avenue, Central
Nyack
Congers Community Center,
6 Gilchrest Road,
Congers
Street Community Center,
31 Zukor
Road, New City
Pascack Community Center, 87 New Clarkstown
Road, Nanuet
Clarkstown Highway
Department, 12 Seeger Drive,
Nanuet
Clarkstown Police
Department, 20 Maple Avenue,
New City
“We are asking
everyone to join our efforts,” said Supervisor Gromack. “If we all bring
just one necessity to one of our convenient locations throughout town we can
help make a difference.”
For more information
please call 845-639-2050.
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