"The best way to support survivors of Hurricane Sandy is to make a financial contribution to the voluntary organization of your choice. National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (National VOAD) is the forum where organizations share knowledge and resources throughout the disaster cycle — preparation, response and recovery — to help disaster survivors and their communities. To donate goods, visit the National Donations Management Network. Visit National VOAD to donate cash to one of their 50+ member organizations or donate through the State VOAD of one of the affected areas..."