NBC Universal Plans Hurricane Sandy Televised Telethon
NBC Universal is drumming up their Nov. 2 telethon of music greats for Sandy survivors and victims
The devastation from Hurricane Sandy – a category 1 hurricane – struck the American East coast right before Halloween and has left up to millions of dollars of damage and killing dozens – with that number to rise in days to come. The American Red Cross, FEMA and other charities and help groups are moving in to help restore the area and to bring much needed help. Meanwhile, the NBC Universal network has announced that more help is on the way.
“Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together,” a benefit concert to aid victims of Sandy, will air at 8 p.m. ET on the networks of NBC Universal.
Scheduled performers will include Christina Aguilera, Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, along with Sting and Billy Joel. The program will be hosted by TODAY’s Matt Lauer. Brian Williams and Jimmy Fallon are also scheduled to appear as co-hosts.
Bon Jovi and Springsteen are natives of New Jersey. Joel and Aguilera are natives of New York.
All monies collected will be donated to the American Red Cross relief efforts. The special will air Friday at 8 p.m. ET/ 7 CST on NBC, USA Network, SyFy, MSNBC, CNBC, Bravo, E!, Style Network, G4 and more. It will also be live streamed on NBC.com.
HURRICANE SANDY: WAYS YOU CAN HELP
There are so many ways you can contribute. Here are just a few options.
AMERICAN RED CROSS
The Red Cross is providing shelter, food, emotional support and other assistance to those affected by disasters like Hurricane Sandy. To donate, visit RedCross.org, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
SALVATION ARMY
The Salvation Army is providing meals and shelter. “At this point, in-kind donations, such as used clothing and used furniture, are not being accepted for hurricane relief. However, these items are vital to supporting the day-to-day work of your local Salvation Army,” the organization said Tuesday in a press release.
Text message: Text the word STORM to 80888 to make a $10 donation. To confirm the donation, respond with the word “Yes.”
Phone: 800-SAL-ARMY (800-725-2769)
Online: Salvation Army; here’s the organization’s New Jersey site, and its Greater New York site.
HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
Many pet owners were able to take their pets with them, but for those who were not, the Humane Society’s Animal Rescue Team is assembling staff and equipment to help rescue pets in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
Phone: 301-258-8276
Online: Humane Society of the United States
AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION
The association is helping animals that may need rescue or shelter.
Text message: Text the word HUMANE to 80888 to donate $10.
Phone: 866-242-1877.
Online: The AHA’s website for donating is here.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Habitat, an international organization, helps those in need rebuild their homes after disaster strikes.
Phone: As of Tuesday morning, Habitat’s online donation system was not available. If you want to make a donation, you can call Habitat’s Partner Service Center at 800-HABITAT (422-4828). Press “0” when prompted and representatives will take your donation information over the phone.
Online: This is Habitat for Humanity’s main website.
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There are so many ways you can contribute. Here are just a few options.
AMERICAN RED CROSS
The Red Cross is providing shelter, food, emotional support and other assistance to those affected by disasters like Hurricane Sandy. To donate, visit RedCross.org, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
SALVATION ARMY
The Salvation Army is providing meals and shelter. “At this point, in-kind donations, such as used clothing and used furniture, are not being accepted for hurricane relief. However, these items are vital to supporting the day-to-day work of your local Salvation Army,” the organization said Tuesday in a press release.
Text message: Text the word STORM to 80888 to make a $10 donation. To confirm the donation, respond with the word “Yes.”
Phone: 800-SAL-ARMY (800-725-2769)
Online: Salvation Army; here’s the organization’s New Jersey site, and its Greater New York site.
HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
Many pet owners were able to take their pets with them, but for those who were not, the Humane Society’s Animal Rescue Team is assembling staff and equipment to help rescue pets in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
Phone: 301-258-8276
Online: Humane Society of the United States
AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION
The association is helping animals that may need rescue or shelter.
Text message: Text the word HUMANE to 80888 to donate $10.
Phone: 866-242-1877.
Online: The AHA’s website for donating is here.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Habitat, an international organization, helps those in need rebuild their homes after disaster strikes.
Phone: As of Tuesday morning, Habitat’s online donation system was not available. If you want to make a donation, you can call Habitat’s Partner Service Center at 800-HABITAT (422-4828). Press “0” when prompted and representatives will take your donation information over the phone.
Online: This is Habitat for Humanity’s main website.
