September 25, 2001 – Just published: Photos of Engine Co. 22's Firehouse Memorial and instructions on how to donate to NYRock.com's neighborhood firehouse family fund.

September 18, 2001 – Thanks to everyone's kindness and generosity, the city is overwhelmed with supplies. More than they could possibly use. No more supplies are needed at this time. If you'd like to help the relief effort, the NY Firefighters Fund and the Red Cross are asking for monetary donations. To make a donation to the NY Firefighters Fund, visit their website established by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF.org). To make a credit-card donation to the Red Cross, call 1-800-514-5103 or visit www.redcross.org. To mail a check, see their address below. Thank you for the love and support. You can now disregard our Sept 14 and 15 releases below.

September 15, 2001 – New York City is currently overwhelmed with supply donations. The Red Cross is asking NYC residents to donate supplies in the weeks ahead. So hold on to all non-perishable items that you wish to donate and bring them to any of the drop-off locations in the coming weeks. The Red Cross is asking non-NYC residents to make credit-card donations (1-800-514-5103). You can also mail a check to their address below. NY Rock would like to extend a heart-felt thank you for all the love and support!

Thousands who lived near the disaster have been rendered homeless. The Red Cross has set up the following NYC shelters for these individuals and other victims of the tragedy. If you would like to donate food or supplies to any of the following shelters, please call ahead to see if they are currently accepting donations.

• Chelsea HS
  131 6th Avenue (at Broome St.)
  Manhattan
  212-289-7593
  
  
• City-School
  16 Clarkson St. (Between 7th St. and Hudson St.)
  Manhattan
  212-691-7801
  
  
• Comprehensive Day and Night
  240 2nd Avenue (Between 14th St. and 15th St.)
  Manhattan
  212-353-2010
  
  
• IS 131
  100 Hester St. (Between Eldrige St. and Allen St.)
  Manhattan
  212-925-6386
  
  
• JHS 22
  111 Columbia St. (Between Delancy St. and East Houston St.)
  Manhattan
  212-677-5190/228-4629
  
  
• Norman Thomas HS
  111 East 33rd St. (Between Park Ave and Lexington Ave)
  Manhattan
  212-576-0500
  
  
• Seward Park HS
  350 Grand St. (Between Ludlow and Essex)
  Manhattan
  212-674-7000
  
  
• Washington Irving HS
  40 Irving Place (Between 15th and 16th St.)
  Manhattan
  212-674-5000
  
  
• Curtis HS
  105 Hamilton Ave
  Staten Island
  718-273-7380
  
  
• Westinghouse HS
  105 Johnson St. (Between Bridge St. and Flatbush Ave)
  Brooklyn
  718-522-6594
  
  

September 14, 2001 – Below is a list of medical and non-medical supplies required by the officials and volunteers supplying the workers and survivors of the World Trade Center disaster in lower Manhattan. If you would like to donate, please do so in the coming days and weeks.

If you are a resident of New York City, supplies can be dropped off at any of the following locations. Some locations are overwhelmed with donations. Please call ahead:

• local police stations
• local fire houses
• Union Square South staging area
• Jacob K. Javits Convention Center (34th St. btwn 11th and 12th Aves)
• NY Waterways (39th St and 12th Ave)
• Food can be dropped off at any cross street bisecting Houston St or 14th St to a uniformed officer.

If you live outside the New York City area, the Red Cross is asking for credit-card donations (1-800-514-5103). You can also mail a check to their address below.

Basic Medical: These are items that the public can obtain from most commercial pharmacies or groceries...

Aspirin / Tylenol
Gauze Pads
Dust masks/Surgical Masks
Alcohol Swabs
Respirator Masks
Antibiotic Cream
Ace Bandages
Foot Powder
Saline Solution
Non-drowsy Allergy Medicine
Medical tape

Specialized Medical: These are items that are more easily obtained by licensed physicians or medical practitioners...

23 Gauge Needles
Infusion Sets
21 Gauge Needles
Butterfly (To Draw Blood)
D5W IV Bags
IOCC Syringe
Saline Bags
Silvadine

Canine Unit Supplies: These supplies should be available at most pet supply stores and/or grocers...

*Dog Boots (Canine Unit) VERY IMPORTANT!
Dog Food
Can Openers

Basic Non-Medical: These are items that the public can obtain from hardware stores, electronics stores, and commercial grocers...

High-quality respirator masks
Can Openers
Waterproof tubs/coolers
Other Toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, shampoo, baby powder, combs, shaving equipment)
Multi-channel, 2-way radios
Flash Lights (With batteries)
Bottled Water
Blankets
Long Sleeved Shirts
Towels
T-shirts
High-quality, high-impact, Steel-toed Work Boots
high-temperature Safety Goggles
Work Gloves
Plastic Tarps
Sanitary Napkins
Cotton and wool socks
Flap Shovels
Packaged Ice
Crowbars
Rope
Pick-axe
Men's and Women's Undergarments (including long underwear)
Tents (all types)
Handi-Wipes
Sweaters and fleeces
Sunscreen
Cell Phone Chargers
Hard Hats
Rain gear (jackets, pants, rubber boots)
Soap

Specialized Non-Medical: These are items that should be donated by companies or organizations that either use them for business or have access to additional units. The preference is for new or slightly used equipment...

Refrigerator units
Portable generators
Portable commercial ice makers
Portable stadium/floodlights

For more donation information, you can contact the following:

Red Cross: Donate/Volunteer Information

General Donations:
1 (800) 514 5103
1 (800) HELP NOW

Money or Food Donations:
1 (800) 801-8092

Money Donations:
American Red Cross Disaster Relief
PO Box 3756
Church Street Station
New York, NY 10008

Volunteer:
Mental Health and other professionals are needed
1 (877) RED CROSS