The Educational Alliance's relief drive for Puerto Rico continues through Oct. 1

The Educational Alliance continues to collect supplies for Puerto Rican residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria... the flyer above lists the items they are collecting... and they can be dropped off at...



• Manny Cantor Center, 197 E. Broadway
• 14th Street Y, 344 E. 14th St.
• Sirovich Center, 331 E. 12th St.
• Center for Recovery and Wellness, 25-29 Avenue D

Engine 28/Ladder 11 at 222 E. Second St. between Avenue B and Avenue C is also still accepting donations daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Updated Oct. 1

Via the comments... Out East on Sixth Street between Avenue A and Avenue B is having a fundraiser today... details here and in their Instagram post below...

The catastrophic collision of Hurricane Maria has left Puerto Rico in a humanitarian crisis. There will be no electricity for months, gas, clean water and soon food. Please join us for a Fuerza La Isla Bonita Brunch which will bring aid our beloved Puerto Rico💔❤️🇵🇷. We will be donating an incredible passed brunch meal with admission to the party. Tickets are $20 in advance going entirely to the charities and $25 day of. The menu: tuna tartare, spicy shrimp tempura, bacon egg and cheese sliders, cheeseburger sliders, smoked salmon crostini, egg and caviar crostini. So come raise a glass in support of Puerto Rico, vieques, culebra and the rest of the Caribbean. Please regram in support! How to help: 1) Buy a ticket and join us October 1st 2) Make a donation if you can't attend 3) Help us spread the word - all proceeds will be donated to help in restoring Puerto Rico #fuerzalaislabonita fuerzalaislabonita.eventbrite.com Hosted by: @cosmicchristine @elizabethrand30 @_nilmarie_ @cyndiramirez @melsstyles @brooklynsurfcompany @erikawilliams11 @beautybyharper @alianagalan #Fuerzlaaislabonita #togetherwearestronger #helppuertorico

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[Updated] Hurricane Maria relief efforts continue at 2nd Street firehouse

Back on Friday, city officials announced that more than a dozen firehouses across NYC will collect supplies to send to Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.

In the East Village, Engine 28/Ladder 11 at 222 E. Second St. between Avenue B and Avenue C is still accepting donations daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

According to published reports, many residents have been dropping off the requested supplies...


[Via @fdny]

As a reminder, here's a list of items NYC is collecting:

• Diapers
• Baby food
• Batteries
• First Aid Supplies
• Feminine Hygiene Products

There are other ways to support the humanitarian efforts in Puerto Rico and surrounding islands, such as through this relief fund established by the Hispanic Federation and a coalition of local elected officials.

Updated 7:30 p.m.

The FDNY is also collecting donated goods tonight until 11 on Second Street at First Avenue outside Spiegel...



Thanks to EVG reader Tracy F. for the above photo!

2nd Street firehouse collecting donations of hurricane-relief supplies for Puerto Rico

Mayor de Blasio announced yesterday that more than a dozen firehouses across the city will be collecting supplies to send to Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.

In the East Village, Engine 28/Ladder 11 at 222 E. Second St. between Avenue B and Avenue C will be accepting donations daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Below is a list of items NYC is collecting:

• Diapers
• Baby food
• Batteries
• First Aid Supplies
• Feminine Hygiene Products

From the media advisory: "Please note the City is only collecting the items listed above. All donated items must be non-perishable, not second-hand, nor contain any liquids of any kind. Open or unsealed donations of food or hygiene supplies will not be accepted. Wet wipes will also not be accepted. Any other items will be kindly returned."