NEXT MEETING TIME: Monthly Meeting will move to the evenings, starting at 6:30 PM, for July and August. See Calendar for info.
Next DCM Meeting is on Tuesday, August 5, 10am.
Next Construction Meeting, aka CVD, is on Thursday, August 7, 10 am.
Next Mental Health and Spiritual Care Committee Meeting, is on Tuesday, August 5, 5pm.
Steering Committee Meeting – NO STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING THIS MONTH – Originally scheduled for July 24th. Will convene again in late August.
News and Updates:
Individual and Community Preparedness Workshop
The Individual and Community Preparedness Workshop, which will take place from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM over two days, August 12th and 13th, will present best practices and innovative techniques for preparing the whole community, including presentations on the Public and Private Sectors, Access and Functional Needs, Faith-Based Organizations, Voluntary Organizations, and Youth programs. Click here to get more information.
People’s Climate March
In September, world leaders are coming to New York City for a UN summit on the climate crisis. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is urging governments to support an ambitious global agreement to dramatically reduce global warming pollution. With everyone’s future on the line and the whole world watching, People’s Climate March will take a stand to bend the course of history. Everyone is welcome. The Northeast Sandy community has its own section on the website. The march will take place Sunday, September 21 in New York City. Click here to sign up and get more information.
GERRITSEN BEACH Rebuilding Together is still accepting applicants for its solar lighting program. Contact your DCM for more details.