American Red Cross Announces $2 Million in Grants to Superstorm Sandy Survivors

During a press conference on Oct. 29 at the Long Island Disaster Recovery Center in Central Islip, the American Red Cross announced more than $2 million in additional grant funding to organizations helping people affected by Sandy on Long Island recover.

The Health & Welfare Council of Long Island will receive $1.323 million in additional Red Cross funding to distribute through the Long Island Unmet Needs Roundtable. The Roundtable, which brings together a diverse group of philanthropic donors, offers financial assistance to help meet unmet needs for people affected by Sandy.