NYSUT Disaster Relief and Scholarship Fund
The devastation and loss resulting from Hurricane Irene reminds us of one of the tenets of organized labor: We must look out for one another.
With that in mind, NYSUT members, their friends, family and supporters are strongly encouraged to give generously to the union’s Disaster Relief Fund. NYSUT members have a long history of coming through for others in times of need, and Hurricane Irene caused a great deal of need in New York state.
Thank you for your generosity.
How You Can Help
You may donate online by following the above link, or make your check payable to "NYSUT Disaster Relief Fund" to NYSUT Headquarters, Attn: Jeff Lockwood, Accounting Department, 800 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, New York 12110.
Apply for Relief
MARCH 31 DEADLINE: Please note that the deadline for submitting applications for assistance to NYSUT's Disaster Relief Fund for Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee flood relief is March 31. Applications must be postmarked by that day.
Your union is committed to helping members in times of need through its Disaster Relief and Scholarship Fund.
- Download: General NYSUT Disaster Relief Application. PDF file is 50K.
Please read and follow the directions for completing this application. If extenuating or emergency circumstances exist which require emergency processing, please contact NYSUT Social Services at 1-800-342-9810 ext 6206.
From the blog
- The latest reports and resources
- One NYSUT local president's eyewitness report on the hurricane devastation in Schoharie County: ' It's a disaster'
How to give and get help
If you haven't contacted the Federal Emergency Management Agency yet, try calling (800) 621-3362 or if you are able to access the Internet, go to www.disasterassistance.gov. If you are calling be aware you will need to have: your Social Security number, current and pre-disaster address, telephone number where you can be reached; insurance information, including policy numbers; total household annual income, a description of losses caused by the disaster; and the dates of the disaster.
Contact your local president or building representative to see what your union may be doing to help members in need.
If you are in 12 counties of the Greater Capital Region consider calling 2-1-1 to be connected whether you need help or have something to give. 2-1-1 is confidential call; maintains the integrity of the 9-1-1 system, saving that vital community resource for life and death emergencies; and coordinates over 1,000 non-profit organizations plus many government agencies.
Donations to NYSUT's Disaster Relief Fund are urgently needed to provide direct assistance to members in need after the devasting floods. You can make a donation or download the application for assistance here at nysut.org, or contact your local president or regional office.
The Schoharie Teachers Association is running a program to install insulation in homes and businesses where flood insurance and federal aid do not cover the cost of rebuilding. You can donate directly to this program through NYSUT's Disaster Relief Fund by designating "Schoharie insulation" on your check to the NYSUT disaster relief fund. Otherwise, make checks out to the STA and mail to the union at 298 Colby Rd., Schoharie, NY, 12157.
The Northeast Regional Food Bank needs financial donations to help with shipping and handling major donations of food. Checks can be sent to the Regional Food Bank, 965 Albany-Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110.
The United Way has established a dedicated fund, the Hurricane Irene Recovery Fund, and is also coordinating efforts for those who can ontribute goods rather than funds. Contact your local United Way for more on these efforts.
Donations to the American Red Cross can be made by calling (800) 733-2767, or online by visiting the website for your local Red Cross chapter. To find your local office, visit redcross.org and enter your zip code on the right side of the home page.