Closing Bell: Typhoon Relief Efforts in Woodside's Little Manila

Yesterday Senator Michael Gianaris, the American Red Cross, the National Alliance of Filipino Concerns and Senator Toby Ann Stavisky gathered at the Bayanihan Filipino Community Center in Woodside to discuss helping the victims of Typhoon Haiyan. Gianaris has worked with the Filipino community in finding loved ones back home and organizing relief efforts; yesterday’s forum was used to share information on how all New Yorkers can help those affected by the disaster. Gianaris set up his office in Astoria as a drop-off point for donations and supplies — anyone looking to donate can drop off at 31-19 Newtown Avenue, Suite 402. The National Alliance of Filipino Concerns teamed up with unions, churches, and elected leaders to send relief and aid. And the American Red Cross is helping those trying to locate loved ones in the Philippines through a call center, which you can access by calling (877) 733-2767.

“As New Yorkers, we take pride in the diversity of our neighborhoods, and we take pride in the thriving Filipino community in Woodside,” Senator Gianaris stated in a press release. “In times of disaster we come together to recover and I am proud to see the recovery efforts already underway here in Queens. I will continue to work with NAFCON and the Red Cross to spearhead recovery efforts in our neighborhood, and I urge everyone to do what they can to help.”