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Bring A Sandy-Impacted Family Home!

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ORGANIZATION: S.B.P

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 10 people are interested
Volunteers with Ilana

More than 3 years after Sandy, thousands of families are still struggling to rebuild. With your help, we can bring them home!

Friends of Rockaway is looking for passionate volunteers to help rebuild and repair homes for Sandy-impacted families in Rockaway and southern Brooklyn. Our volunteers engage in all stages of construction, including drywall, taping, mudding & painting. Experienced Site Supervisors will guide you through all aspects of the day's construction project, so no construction experience is necessary! We welcome individuals and groups of all sizes.

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About S.B.P

Location:

2-13 Beach 88th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11693, US

Mission Statement

At SBP, we eliminate unnecessary suffering by helping those affected by disasters to rebuild and recover. By cultivating resilience before disasters occur and streamlining the post-disaster recovery process, we’re able to lessen the amount of time people experience stress and trauma.

Description

SBP is a nonprofit organization, rebuilding homes for low to moderate income families affected by Hurricane Sandy in Rockaway and southern Brooklyn. In 2015, SBP rebuilt 74 homes and engaged with over 4,000 volunteers. Additional SBP affiliates are working on the ground in New Orleans, LA; Monmouth & Ocean Counties, NJ; San Marcos, TX; and Columbia, SC to bring families home in a prompt, efficient and predictable manner.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Disaster Relief
Homeless & Housing
Community, Disaster Relief, Homeless & Housing

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

213 Beach 88th StreetFar Rockaway, NY 11693

(40.587852,-73.813515)
 

SKILLS

  • Renovation
  • Construction
  • Home Repair

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 14

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