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Who Needs Help, and Who is Willing to Help?

Do you want to volunteer to help with Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts? Do you need help cleaning up or know someone who does? Connect with each other here.

Here at Patch, an integral part of our mission is to connect local volunteers with local volunteer opportunities. In fact, each editor receives five paid days a year to volunteer in their community.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, there's plenty of folks who need help out there ... perhaps an elderly neighbor needs help cleaning up his yard, or a local shelter needs staffers, or an environmental group needs extra pairs of hands to remove debris and seaweed from the ravaged beaches.

So we'd like to provide this space for you, our southeastern Connecticut readers, to give a shout out in the comments if you're looking for a way to help or you know someone or some group that needs help cleaning up after Sandy. Groups who are doing clean-up or outreach, let people know. If you want to volunteer, tell us about any special skills or equipment you have (got a chainsaw?).

One reminder: Don't put sensitive information such as addresses and phone numbers in the comments unless you're comfortable with it being public.

This article is cross-published throughout southeastern Connecticut Patch sites that include the towns of Stonington, Groton, Mystic, Ledyard, New London, Montville, Waterford, East Lyme, Old Lyme and Lyme.

Agray November 3, 2012 at 02:13 am
I live in Manchester and want to come down Saturday Nov 3 to help clean up efforts. Where should I go? I was looking at going to Fairfield? Any suggestions please?
Ellen Hillman November 3, 2012 at 02:17 am
I will be at the Mountain view apartments Saturday morning at 11 am with soup and sandwiches if anyone would like to help or drop off baked goods or snack type foods, hot drinks and such feel free to join me.
John Connolly November 3, 2012 at 02:32 am
I am located in Goshen, CT - looking to help out any way I can, where can I go?
Gina November 3, 2012 at 03:08 am
I am in Glastonbury CT & willing to help @ a shelter or on the beach. I'm amazed that we can't find someone who will direct us to people in need?
Johnsonggdv@att.net
Gina November 3, 2012 at 03:10 am
Did you get any information? I am also looking to help & can't find a place to go?
Agray November 3, 2012 at 03:39 am
Gina, I agree. I am just gonna head down towards West Haven/Fairfield and find somewhere to jump in. If you go through the red cross you have to attend orientation and training first.
Agray November 3, 2012 at 03:41 am
Gina, I just accidentally flagged you as inappropriate. Sorry, my iPad is very sensitive....
Dirk Langeveld (Editor) November 3, 2012 at 05:55 am
Ocean Beach Park says they've gotten most of the debris off their shore with their equipment but that anyone interested in helping out there can e-mail bcgobp@aol.com.
Samantha Shae November 3, 2012 at 12:11 pm
I am in Hartford looking to help clean up. Anyone find any specific locations??
NCDC November 3, 2012 at 12:38 pm
Norwich is willing to help! We know small businesses can't afford to be out of business for very long. The city is offering to support those businesses who can't move back into their spaces. We are offering 4 months rent free spaces for a limited number of small businesses. We are not trying to steal businesses from other areas they are welcome to return to their original space. We are just trying to support them when it is needed most during the holiday season. For more information call 860-887-6964. Ask for Jason. Norwich wants to help!
janis albamonti November 3, 2012 at 01:14 pm
Dear NCDC,
your actions are very admirable.You are the right stuff .
Kelli Clayton November 3, 2012 at 01:32 pm
Mirror Image Salon is offering Free hair washes to those still without power. Located 1602 Route 12 in Gales Ferry . 860-464-9109.
Ellyn Santiago (Editor) November 3, 2012 at 01:36 pm
So much awesomeness. Free hair washes? Wow!
Mrs Amy tingen November 3, 2012 at 05:06 pm
i will help ppl get hot shwoer and charge their laptops and cell phones. im in n Norwich. email me with hot shwoer please in the sudject. ;]
Mrs Amy tingen November 3, 2012 at 05:09 pm
i will also offer to mamas who cloth diaper and cant afford throw away diapers now to do some wash fir their diapers. i use Charley soap but i dont have alot left. if u can bring ur own natural cloth diaper freindy soap. u can email me at a.e.tiger@live.com
thanx..
Mrs Amy tingen November 3, 2012 at 05:11 pm
i agree..amazing mirror image..;p
Olwen Chin November 3, 2012 at 06:27 pm
United Way in Gales Ferry is accepting donations.
Jayne Keedle (Editor) November 4, 2012 at 02:04 am
Bodhi Naturopathic
81 Halls Road in Old Lyme Link: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bodhi-Naturopathic-LLC-Dr-Sarah-Z-ND/244258048972298?fref=ts Open for business on Monday the 5th. People are welcome to drop after noon that day to charge phones, warm up, etc. The office will be open on the 6th after 5:30pm - We will be offering a yoga class on the 6th from 6-7:30 for those who want to get out to exercise a little - no experience needed (the drop in rate is $15). Again, people are welcome to charge their phone, laptops, etc at that time.
Jayne Keedle (Editor) November 4, 2012 at 02:05 am
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mk dorta November 4, 2012 at 08:28 am
I could use some help. 1/4 of the roof on my shed blew off. I don't know what to do.
mary in pawcatuck
Nancy November 4, 2012 at 03:54 pm
Just reading here this morning after we got power back. That's the obvious problem with a list like this. The people who need help are without power and UNABLE to connect with those who do. Even cell phones didn't work. My suggestion is just to connect with officials in a town you feel needs help that you can get to. ASK THEM where there are volunteers needed. This is not the best venue.
Corey Fyke (Editor) November 4, 2012 at 04:34 pm
From the United Way of SECT's website:
United Way of SECT seeking donations of shelf-stable, non-perishable food items, flashlights, batteries, bottled water and clean blankets. Five local drop-off locations: UW Food Center (374 Broad St, NL. 9-1 today), The Hampton Inn (Long Hill Rd, Groton, anytime today), The Comfort Inn, (Whitehall Ave., Mystic. Anytime today), UW of SECT (Stoddards Wharf Rd - corner of Rte 12, Gales Ferry. 9-1 today). Sorry I didn't have this info to share yesterday.
Susan Donovan November 6, 2012 at 12:32 am
Thinking about heading to NYC (Queens) this weekend to work with a group called "Third Wave Volunteers". Met some of these disaster relief folks in Haiti after the 2010 Earthquake. If anyone wants to join me, you can email me at smcj05@sbcglobal.net. Plan on going for the weekend.....
William Desmond November 6, 2012 at 01:46 am
WHY NOT HELP OUT HERE LOCALLY?
LB November 6, 2012 at 06:21 pm
nice plug
destiny branfalt November 9, 2012 at 01:19 am
Did you end up going I am tryong to find people to go with and volunteer.
destiny branfalt November 9, 2012 at 01:28 am
I am looking for someone planning on going to volunteer. I would love to join you. I have been trying to form a sandys helpers group to go down but everyone I know is busy except my mom she would love to go as well. We can't afford to drive down though finances are tuff but we would love to volunteer our time
Susan Donovan November 9, 2012 at 02:40 am
Hi Destiny,
Thanks for your interest :) Unfortunately for THIS weekend, my car is now full as others have joined me in volunteering. I will, however, get back to you when we return - and if they will be having continued need, I will plan to go back and will certainly contact you.
David Meade November 11, 2012 at 05:21 pm
We live in northwestern CT - my husband, retired, is wanting to help with clean-up and/or repairs, etc. in CT. Who can he connect with to volunteer?
Genevieve Triplett November 11, 2012 at 09:05 pm
The Westerly town beach has a clean up crew every weekend. I believe the Andrea Hotel is also seeking voleenters, Facebook is a great way to connect to Westerly business and homeowners in need. My shop is a collection site for goods heading to Keansburg, NJ. We are seeking warm clothes, blankets, non-pershible food. Baby wipes, dipers, toliet paper, first aid items. My friend Charity and her husband are driving down Thanksgiving day, we need more donations to fill the truck! Please, thank you! at the Stonington Feeds. 860572-4424 or facebook Hurrican Sandy Help.

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