New York State Disaster Relief Fund seeks donations to help after devastating earthquake

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August was a month of grief and loss for the Haitians. A 7.2-magnitude earthquake, according to UNICEF estimates, struck nearly 1.2 million people, and devastated the island nation on August 14. Days later, Tropical Storm Grace hit the same area and caused more disruption.

To help, the statewide union is encouraging members to consider making a donation to the NYSUT Disaster Relief Fund, the union’s 501(c)3 charitable organization.

The Treasurer of New York University, J. Philip Abraham, whose office runs the Disaster Relief Fund: “Helping people is the ultimate form of solidarity.” “NYSUT members are always among the first to show empathy and compassion for others in times of need. I encourage all who are able to contribute to the fund to extend a helping hand to the people of Haiti as they face these difficulties.”

Funded by voluntary contributions, the NYSUT Disaster Relief Fund provides relief from qualified losses arising from man-made events, such as an accidental home fire; natural disasters, such as weather-related storm damage; and federally declared qualified disasters such as floods. To donate, visit nysut.org/disasterrelief. NYSUT assumes 100 percent of the administrative costs associated with the New York City Disaster Relief Fund.

Click here to donate to the New York State Disaster Relief Fund.

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