Hurricane Sandy
Unite 2 Revive Concert Raises $5,800 for Red Cross
Funds will benefit Jersey Coast Chapter and its post-Sandy recovery efforts.
Jersey threw a rocking party and everyone was invited—except Sandy. On Sunday, a crowd of over 400 turned up for Unite 2 Revive, a benefit concert held at Jersey’s Sports bar & Grill in Neptune. The event raised $5,800 for the Jersey Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross to help with their Sandy disaster relief efforts, according to Unite 2 Revive publicist Deirdre Anne Lopian. “It has been an extremely stressful two weeks. Everybody is affected by the storm in one way shape or form. Why not come out, have a good time, listen to the music, dance to the bands. And at the same time, you’re giving back to your community,” Lopian said. The idea for the fundraiser came about when Dru-Anne Palaima, owner of Stars that Shine Entertainment, and …
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10:06 am on Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Couldn't agree more. Did not see much of Red Cross throughout the disaster Last I heard they raised $14.25 million. Where is all that money going? As far as I can see, not here. The efforts I witnessed for food, clothing and other supplies were provided by local communities helping each other. more ›