 An Occupy Sandy directional sign in Far Rockaway, Queens. | |
| Formation | 2012, New York City, New York, United States |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Disaster relief, mutual aid |
Budget | $874,039 (2013) |
Volunteers | 60,000 (November 21, 2012)[1] |
| Website | www.occupysandy.net |
Occupy Sandy was an organized relief effort created to assist the victims of Hurricane Sandy in the northeastern United States. Like other Occupy Movement offshoots, such as Occupy Our Homes, Occupy University, Occupy the SEC, and Rolling Jubilee, Occupy Sandy was made up of former and present Occupy Wall Street protesters, other members of the Occupy movement, and former non-Occupy volunteers.[2] The effort worked in partnership with many local community organizations in New York City and New Jersey and has focused on mutual aid in affected communities rather than charity, and long-term rebuilding for more robust, sustainable neighborhoods.
- ^ Bill de Blasio (November 21, 2012). "Giving Thanks to the Heroes of Hurricane Sandy". Public Advocate For The City Of New York. Retrieved February 6, 2013.
- ^ Alan Feuer (November 9, 2012). "Occupy Sandy: A Movement Moves to Relief". The New York Times. Retrieved November 10, 2012.