A message from Adelphi’s Center for Health Innovation
More than two weeks have passed since the devastation caused by Superstorm Sandy swept through the area. As the region begins to repair and rebuild our altered landscape and tattered neighborhoods, we pause to acknowledge the emotional toll imprinted on the survivors. The superstorm, nor’easter, and their aftereffects damaged more than our powerlines and buildings; they further battered an already hardened New York collective psyche. Yet for many, the most fulfilling path to inner healing is to extend a hand outward to aid our neighbors who have lost so much of their livelihoods.
Adelphi is assisting in disaster relief efforts in many ways, from blood and donation drives that address physical needs, to counseling services to address the psychological aftereffects. The University is coordinating volunteer efforts at hard-hit sites on Long Island and Queens, including Long Beach, Oceanside, Island Park, and Breezy Point (visit the link above, then click How You Can Help, then Volunteering at Disaster Locations for more information).
As we prepare for Thanksgiving next week, many area organizations and businesses are working to bring Thanksgiving meals to many still without power, as well as those displaced by the storm. There are bountiful other opportunities to help our neighbors in need throughout the affected areas.
Wishing you the gifts of health, love, and gratitude this holiday season.
