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GB Long Term Recovery Project Fact Sheet

Handy-dandy “FactSheet” on who GBCares is working with for the Gerritsen Beach Long Term Recovery Efforts & how.  Thanks to New York Cares, Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers & Heart911 for all their help in getting our neighborhood back on … Continue reading

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED WED 5/14 @ 1p

GB Cares needs your help tomorrow, 5/14 at 1:00 PM at the new storefront location; 2676 Gerritsen Ave just across from the trailers. We have 20 yards of fill coming and need assistance getting it from the street to the … Continue reading

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Free Dining Room set available

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China closet and dining table available free to a Sandy effected household.  Contact montelore@verizon.net if you are interested!  The price is right, free!  Local pickup.  New furniture has arrived so need to find a home quickly!  (GBCares does not have these items, … Continue reading

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2013 Gerritsen Beach Cares Membership Drive

Dear Neighbor, This year has been one of radical change for all of us and for GB Cares. Many of us have suffered greatly because of Super Storm Sandy. GB Cares has had to adapt its mission statement to stand … Continue reading

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NYC Recovery Website

New Yorkers living and working in communities affected by Hurricane Sandy face many challenges as they rebuild their homes, restore their businesses and get their lives back to normal. This site provides access to information on the City’s efforts to … Continue reading

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Wednesday, April 24

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: to help @ 5 Cyrus Wednesday 4/24 starting 7am – new floor, joists & insulation all being installed. Please call John Mooney if you’re able to help in any way, for any length of time: 917-609-6786

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Available: Girl’s bedroom set

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Check out the photos!  Dresser, nightstand, head & foot board, mirror + side rails and a mattress & boxspring (Sleepys) about 3 yrs old , all looking for a new home. The set can be picked up at 59th st near BayPkway. Please … Continue reading

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Update: Friend of Firefighters Sandy Relief Center closing 4/27

The Friends of Firefighters Sandy Relief Distribution Center will be closing Saturday, April 27. From now until then it is open to anyone affected by Hurricane Sandy. Pre-registration is mandatory: contact the office to do so: http://friendsoffirefighters.org/contactus.html Remaining dates are Sat … Continue reading

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Prom Dresses available for GB Residents

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Thanks to Eileen T for coordinating this for our neighborhood teens. Please call her directly if you are interested in a dress: 917-608-2445. (GBCares does not have these in our possession!) Thanks!

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Sat 4/13: Volunteer some time, then Fundraiser Party!

Come by St. James tomorrow morning @ 9a if you’re able – they are looking for any & all types of help to restore the Church after Sandy.  Then come to the Tamaqua for the Kiddie Beach Fundraiser tomorrow night … Continue reading

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