“The American Red Cross has been a strong partner with the State of New Jersey, both in the immediate aftermath of Superstorm Sandy and throughout the long-term recovery process. The American Red Cross’s dedication and generosity has had a palpable impact on the State and its residents.”
—Terrence Brody, Executive Director, N.J. Governor’s Office of Recovery & Rebuilding
“When Superstorm Sandy made landfall two years ago, the American Red Cross was there from the start to help New Jersey families recover from the devastation. In the early parts of the recovery efforts the Red Cross assisted families to transition out of FEMA’s Transitional Sheltering Assistance program and return home or locate sustainable housing. Work continues through Red Cross recovery grants made to organizations throughout the state helping families recover and rebuild. This includes a significant grant to fund the Gap Funding Initiative, a program offering grants to eligible homeowners in New Jersey’s RREM program. Thanks to Red Cross support, thousands of New Jersey families are on the road to recovery.”
—Richard E. Constable III, Commissioner, N.J. Department of Community Affairs
“In the two years following Superstorm Sandy, the American Red Cross has continued to demonstrate its commitment to the community. In addition to their nonstop work helping those impacted by Sandy, the Red Cross has been educating people how to be better prepared for disasters. I have been alongside Red Crossers as they visited schools and attended local events bringing important preparedness information to New Jersey families. This dedication to preparedness helps ensure New Jerseyans are ready for the next storm that may threaten our area. I commend the Red Cross for their dedication to preparedness and am grateful for the remarkable and impactful work of its volunteers.”
— Annette Quijano, Chairwoman, N.J. Assembly Committee on Homeland Security and State Preparedness
“The generosity and support of the Red Cross has given OCLTRG the opportunity to make a huge impact throughout Ocean County and become the lead organization for residents to turn to for their recovery efforts.”
— Susan Marticek, Executive Director, Ocean County Long Term Recovery Group
“As a result of the American Red Cross funding, NJVOAD and the VOAD community in New Jersey are stronger, and communities throughout New Jersey are better positioned to experience a full recovery.”
— Kelly D. Higgs, Hurricane Sandy Recovery Coordinator, N.J. Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (NJVOAD)
“We continue to value our partnership with the American Red Cross; working together to rebuild homes and lives in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.”
— Keith Adams, Disaster Recovery Coordinator, Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey
"With the help of the American Red Cross, the Monmouth County Long-Term Recovery Group has been able to help many homeowners recover from the disaster of Superstorm Sandy. We look forward to helping many more homeowners."
— Eric Nedelkoff, Executive Director, Monmouth County Long-Term Recovery Group
“Coming from a small municipality, BrigStrong quickly depleted its resources in responding to Brigantine’s victims of Hurricane Sandy. Consequently, BrigStrong became dependent on REVIVE. Through the significant resources provided by the American Red Cross, BrigStrong was able to continue supporting the unmet needs of Brigantineers.”
— Tom Milhous, Vice Chair, BrigStrong (Brigantine Long-Term Recovery Group) and REVIVE (Atlantic County Long-Term Recovery Group).
“As we mark two years of Sandy relief and recovery, we are extremely grateful to the American Red Cross for their response in our communities, not only during the initial relief but even now during the continued and difficult recovery phase. Our partnership with the American Red Cross allows us to reach more storm survivors and affect more lives than would otherwise be possible. Once again the American Red Cross has been a beacon of hope in our communities around the state.”
— Bobbie Ridgely, Executive Director, A Future With Hope
“We are grateful for the outstanding partnership of the American Red Cross! They have provided us with ongoing funding that enables our New Jersey affiliates to restore hope (and homes) to so many Sandy-impacted families – many of whom had given up on receiving help.”
— Mary Welch, Senior Director Affiliate Services, Habitat for Humanity International