Local Pols To Launch Recovery Fund For Those Affected By Sandy

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Source: council.nyc.gov

Councilman Domenic Recchia will be joining Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz and the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce to create and manage the Brooklyn Recovery Fund, a fiscal response for those battered by Hurricane Sandy.

The Brooklyn Recovery Fund collect donations and and distribute donations among communities that need it most after Sandy.

Thus far, the Brooklyn Community Foundation, Forest City Ratner Companies, the Brooklyn Nets and the Barclays Center donated $100,000, for a total of $400,000.

“Hurricane Sandy made a devastating impact on Brooklyn, one that unfortunately is going to have a long-lasting impact on our friends, neighbors, and communities. I am proud to join the efforts of the Brooklyn Community Foundation in establishing the Brooklyn Recovery Fund to help provide aid to those in our community who need it most,” said Recchia to BrooklynNews.com.

Anyone interested in donating to the Brooklyn Recovery Fund can do so at www.BrooklynRecoveryFund.org. 100 percent of every donation will go to supporting Brooklynites in need after Sandy.