Support the Ocean Beach Volunteer Fire Department Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts on Fire Island (and donate here)
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In association with FireIsland.com, let's help Fire Island weather the storm! If you have ever owned, rented or shared a home on Fire Island. If you grew up at the beach, day-tripped, or have fond memories of a weekend escape. The future of Fire Island needs your help.
On October 28, 2012, Hurricane Sandy swept across the Eastern seaboard deeply affecting Fire Island and compromising our very special summer home (as well as the year-round home to hundreds of residents). The island was evacuated, but the first responders stayed and fought.
Since the storm hit, the Ocean Beach Volunteer Fire Department has been working around the clock, protecting our homes from further damage and restoring services to Ocean Beach, Corneille Estates, Seaview, Robin's Rest and Summer Club.
As the winter months approach, it will not be easy. In addition to working their "real" jobs, the OBFD will be volunteering thousands of hours to fulfill their promise, and we owe them more than just our gratitude.
All funds raised will be used to purchase and maintain firefighting and emergency rescue equipment and supplies, train firefighters and rescue personnel. Given the enormity of the situation, the equipment and supplies are being repaired and replenished very often and additional volunteer firefighters are needed. The money raised will be immediately put into action.
HOW TO DONATE:
Click the green DONATE box on this page and follow the instructions, providing your credit card information and address. The site is secure and very easy and will send you a tax deductible confirmation. Causes.com will distribute the funds raised on a monthly basis via check to Fire Department of Ocean Beach Inc.
HOW TO SPREAD THE WORD:
1. Look for the Facebook and Twitter icons on our Causes campaign page to instantly share your activity with friends and increase awareness.
2. Use hashtag #obfdrelief on Twitter
3. If any of your Facebook or Twitter friends post about the OBFD Campaign, make sure you 'like' or 'comment'. More 'likes' and 'comments', the more awareness.
4. You can post to Facebook more than once to keep this top of mind. When you share updates about Fire Island with friends, include the campaign link.
So buy a 'virtual shell' today and hopefully by next summer the streets of Ocean Beach, as well as the other communities will be lined with real painted shells and their little artists.
To view more photos and videos of Sandy's aftermath on Fire Island, go to www.fireisland.com or www.facebook.com/FireIslandNY .
If you want to learn more about how your secure donation will reach the OBFD, visit:
http://support.causes.com/entries/21126382-how-do-donations-reach-nonprofits-what-are-the-fees-and-how-secure-are-they
Thank you for your contribution and helping the Ocean Beach Volunteer Fire Department safely continue to get our beloved island back up and running.
This campaign has been approved by the Ocean Beach Volunteer Fire Department.
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Update #2
Posted by Lauren Eckstein Forman (Campaign Leader) on Nov 22, 2012On Thanksgiving, a letter of thanks from the OBFD:
In the few short weeks since Superstorm Sandy devastated Fire Island, the tireless and selfless efforts of the men and women of the Ocean Beach Fire Department continue to amaze and inspire. The recovery effort has been significant, and the progress remarkable. With that said, the impact of the storm damage and destruction has yet to be fully comprehended. In the future weeks and months, we will truly understand what the change to the...
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Update #1
Posted by Lauren Eckstein Forman (Campaign Leader) on Nov 15, 2012Dear Fire Island Friends and Neighbors:
Thank you for your overwhelming support in the protecting and rebuilding of Fire Island in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. In less than a week, we have raised over $11,000 for the Ocean Beach Volunteer Fire Department! Amazing.
This campaign was proof that social media makes things happen! Please SIGN THIS PETITION and help convince officials to cut through the red tape and give us the help we need to rebuild the beach and dunes now—before winter storms...
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