Hempstead Town to Collect Items for Haiti Relief Efforts

Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray and the entire town board have assembled collection sites throughout Hempstead Town, encouraging residents to support the ongoing relief efforts in the wake of the recent earthquake disaster that has ravaged Haiti.

"Residents want to help in any way they can, and for some that means donating items," said Supervisor Murray. "We want to assist residents in their efforts to provide meaningful support to our brothers and sisters in Haiti."

The Town of Hempstead will be setting up 11 locations throughout the town as collection sites. Those locations are:
1. Hempstead Town Hall, One Washington St., Hempstead (ground floor and first floor)
2. The lobby of 200 North Franklin St., Hempstead
3. Town of Hempstead Sanitation Administration Building, Merrick Road, Merrick
4. Elmont Road Park, Elmont
5. Averill Boulevard Park, Elmont
6. Hendrickson Avenue Park, Elmont
7. Dutch Broadway Park, Elmont
8. Uniondale Avenue Park, Uniondale
9. Smith Street Park, Uniondale
10. Cedar Street Park, Uniondale
11. Levittown Hall, Levittown Parkway, Hicksville

Items that are being collected for donation include bottled water, non-perishable foods, bedding, tarps, collapsible water containers, summer clothing, disposable gloves, toiletries, baby supplies, flashlights, batteries and over-the-counter medical supplies. The town Web site will provide the listing of items to donate as well as a complete listing of relief agencies and their phone numbers to make a financial donation.

In addition, the Town of Hempstead has partnered with the Elmont, Uniondale and Levittown School Districts in relief collection efforts for non-monetary donations. "The community of Uniondale has suffered many losses," said Councilwoman Goosby, "and Hempstead Town remains committed to helping them in this time of great need."

"The people who survived the earthquake have lost just about everything and are living in very challenging conditions," said Councilman Ambrosino.

"Anything that our residents can donate will have a positive impact on the lives of those who have lost so much," said Murray.