Helping individuals, families and communities recover from the effects of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee
– The emergency is not over –

R.A.R.E. (Rural Area Revitalization Effort, Inc.)
Barb Mann
Gilboa/Blenhiem Area, NY
(518)827-3166
barb@rareny.org

All needs current as of 06/15/2020

If you see a need you can fulfill, please contact the organization for delivery details or volunteer opportunities.

Please do not deliver unsolicited donations of goods without first consulting with the organization you wish to help.

Thanks!

General Needs

Quantity Description Size
250
VOLUNTEERS
Skilled trade volunteers in the areas of construction, carpentry, plumbing to assist in the rebuild efforts.
specific need
1000
Sheetrock
1/2 or 5/8 inch thickness in any quantity
standard 4x8 sheets
250
joint compound/spackle
in any quantity
5 gallon pails
1000
sheetrock tape rolls
in any quantity
general
1000
sheetrock screws
in any quantity
general
1000
insulation rolls
size r19: for 16 inch on center walls size r13: for 24 inch 2by4 walls in any quantity
r19 and r13
1000
Plywood
5/8 inch thickness for flooring or 3/4 inch toungue in groove for flooring in any quantity
4x8 sheets
250
drinking water
Drinking water is needed as many residents have not yet been able to get water testing for safety purposes. in any quantity
gallon jugs, single bottle cases
100
shovels
for digging and for snow removal in any quantity
general
100
Snow Blowers
for snow removal In any quantity
general
50
heaters
safe heaters for drying out and heat sources in any quantity
general
200
home goods
appliances, washers, dryers, lighting fixtures, furniture, bath towels, dishes, etc.... in any quantity
general
500
Toys, board games, childrens items
Please help if you can to purchase new toys, games and childrens items for christmas gifts. Its hard for a child to comprehend all the devastation and sense of loss we would like to help make this a little more of a holiday season for these children and take a little more weight off their parents shoulders with the holidays coming. In any quantity.
general
1000
lumber
sizes: 2x4x8, 2x4x10 2x6x8, 2x6x10
10000
electrical wire
12/2 and 12/3 by the foot
100
goggles
200
construction adhesive
for flooring etc.
1000
gift cards
Gas Cards, Building Supply Stores, Grocrey Store Cards

 

Specific needs

If you can provide and deliver one or more complete care packages for specific families that would be a great help.

There is an extreme labor shortage in the area and there just are no hands available for sorting through organizing and packaging random donations.

If you see a need you can fulfill, please contact the organization for delivery details.

Thanks!