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At The Waters Edge The one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy is today Oct 29th 2013 and Ben Rauch wrote a song called "At The Water's Edge" along with the amazingly talented Winston Beigel (lyrics), and is donating 100% of the itunes sales raised to the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund! Please help support the song by purchasing it at HERE .

**** HURRICANE SANDY **** Steve Buscemi Visits Hurricane Sandy One Year Later On tomorrow’s episode of the nationally syndicated daytime talk show "Katie,", everyone in the studio audience has been affected by Hurricane Sandy one year ago. Katie speaks with them about some of the comforts they are missing most in the aftermath and people share their stories of devastation and rebuilding. Hear how a pen light led to a miraculous rescue of Patricia Dresch from Staten Island. Actor Steve Buscemi returns to two of the hardest hit areas and speaks on how he’s helping families get back on their feet. Plus, find out if this could happen again. Video Courtesy of: ABC/Disney

*** * STARS WITH A HEART **** Kenny Rogers Kenny Rogers is teaming up with the Bergen Performing Arts Center and the Englewood Fire Department in Englewood, New Jersey, with the help of sponsors Fisher-Price and Mattel, to collect toys this holiday season for children in need in Bergen County, New Jersey, including areas severely hit by Hurricane Sandy. Always an important event in the community, the annual holiday toy drive will carry special significance this year taking into account the devastation Hurricane Sandy caused throughout the state of New Jersey. Rogers, who brings his 23-city Christmas and Hits Tour with special guest Billy Dean to the bergenPAC on Wednesday, December 19, will match monetary donations up to $10,000 to purchase toys for the drive. In addition, Fisher-Price has generously donated 200 toys, and Mattel is offering a special discount on toys purchased with monetary donations raised during the drive, assuring that every donation rece...

Cory A. Booker With Wendy Williams Kids in Distressed Situations, Inc. (K.I.D.S.), the internationally renowned children’s charity,   announced that it has raised over $800,000 at the 27th Annual Gala and a portion of proceeds will benefit victims of the Sandy Disaster. The gala, which took place on December 6th, 2012 at Cipirani, was attended by over 500 guests, and recognized the important support from retailers and vendors in K.I.D.S. mission to meet the needs of those struggling to survive poverty, natural disasters, low literacy, domestic abuse and illness. Olympic Gold Medalist Jordyn Wieber served as special guest emcee, and opened the event with her personal story of challenge and triumph to win a medal in the 2012 Olympics. She movingly spoke of the importance of never giving up hope to reach a goal. Following, children from the Broadway Youth Ensemble performed popular songs with themes of hope. Newark Mayor Cory A. Booker presented the...

**** HURRICANE SANDY CONCERT **** Adam Jacobs In a show of community strength and compassion, Bergen Performing Arts Center is proud to present: Beyond The Storm - A Relief Concert to Benefit The Victims of Hurricane Sandy, that will take place on Sunday, December 9th at 7PM. The concert will feature some of Broadways brightest stars including the world’s best tap dancer Savion Glover, poet Carlos Andrés Goméz, plus established Broadway Stars including Bobby Creighton, Ali Ewoldt, Joy Hermalyn, Adam Jacobs, Elisabeth Stanley, Ali Stroker and more to be announced–all of whom have graciously donated their performances and time to this worthy cause in aiding the victims from Hurricane Sandy. 100% of all funds will be shared among three charities, The Hurricane Sandy Jersey Relief Fund, Pet Res Q who continues to find displaced animals from the storm new homes and the School Districts of Moonachie and Little Ferry. Bergen Performing Arts Center and Ticketmaster has wai...

**** NEW YORK WOMEN'S FOUNDATION'S ONE MILLION RESPONSE & RECOVERY FUND **** Ana Oliveira In response to Hurricane Sandy’s devastating effects on New York City, The New York Women’s Foundation® (NYWF) is creating a special $1 million Response and Recovery Fund which will be distributed to current and former grantee partners over the next four years, as needed. Driven by their 25 year commitment to supporting the economic security of women and girls, serving the needs of the most vulnerable communities and remaining responsive to the changing landscape of New York City, NYWF will leverage their incredible network of over 280 grantee partners to support and provide help where it is most needed. The New York Women’s Foundation Hurricane Sandy Response and Recovery Fund will provide both immediate and long term financial support to current and former grantee partners so they can restore, enhance and sustain their capacity to work with women and families towar...