Letter from Paul Feiner About Haitian Relief Efforts

Recently, Scarsdale10583 wrote a piece about AFYA. I am pleased that Greenburgh residents responded.

On Friday, January 29th the lobby of the Greenburgh Town Hall was the scene of a unique fundraiser for the victims of the horrible Haiti earthquake. Musicians donated their talents and performed in the lobby of Town Hall from 11 AM to after 6 PM. The effort was organized by Town Clerk, Judith Beville and we raised about $2600 for the victims.

All proceeds will go to AFYA--an organization based in Yonkers (and founded by Danielle Butin of Hastings) that sends medical supplies to Haiti. The Greenburgh police department also donated unneeded supplies to Haiti.

The effort to help the Haitian victims is not over. AFYA needs tents and sleeping bags. Many victims of Haiti are without shelter. AFYA and other organizations are trying to help create temporary villages. If you would like to donate a tent or a sleeping bag you can drop the items off at Town Hall and AFYA will pick them up.

Please e mail me at pfeiner@greenburghny.com if you would like to donate these specific items. One community helping another.

Also, AFYA desperately needs pilots to help fly supplies to Haiti. If you are a pilot or know people who fly --ask them if they would like to help.

We can all make a difference.

Paul Feiner