We are headed out to celebrate Christmas Eve tomorrow with our families and knowing that would be the case we saved our most dear cause until the last so that it would be the focus of the last two days of Sandy Christmas. The organization we are supporting is Added Value. This amazing organization operates two urban farms, one in Red Hook and one on Governor's Island, a farmer's market, is the primary supplier of fresh produce to many of Red Hook's residents and does all of this while staffing their work with local teens who learn agricultural, business and leadership skills amongst others. Their value to that neighborhood and the impact they've no had on so many lives is beyond measure. The farm was flooded with tons of polluted salt water from the bay and they have been cleaning up and replanting ever since. You can learn more about their work and Sandy's impact on their web site. You can also make a contribution to the organization directly through their web site which we will be doing. We look forward to visiting a restored farm as it blooms in the spring and we hope you join us.
This is the last entry in our 12 Days of Sandy Christmas series. We hope that we've been able to help those in need a little and we hope that we've been able to help our readers find worthy destinations for their holiday generosity this year as well. Certainly the work of recovery will go on well into 2013 so stay tuned to our blog for future updates. Have a wonderful and safe holiday and new year!
This is the last entry in our 12 Days of Sandy Christmas series. We hope that we've been able to help those in need a little and we hope that we've been able to help our readers find worthy destinations for their holiday generosity this year as well. Certainly the work of recovery will go on well into 2013 so stay tuned to our blog for future updates. Have a wonderful and safe holiday and new year!