September 2018 - Relief Efforts

Relief Drive for Animal Shelters

On September 28, 2018

In Florence, General Public, Local, Regional

The Weekend Executive MBA Class of 2019 is sponsoring a drive to collect supplies for animal rescues and shelters affected by Hurricane Florence.

Donations will be collected on Sept 28 and Oct 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the JB Duke Hotel in the Jeffries Family Meeting Room located at 230 Science Drive.

Donation suggestions include:

towels
blankets (gently used or new)
paper towels
laundry detergent
Dawn dish soap
dog or cat toys
treats
pet shampoo and conditioner
brushes
nail clippers
crates
plastic pet carriers
collars and leashes of all sizes
beds
puppy pads
dry or wet food

Please package small or loose items in bags for drop off.

Please contact Marina Jackman at 203-313-2020 with questions. Thank you for your support!

Hurricane Relief: Sign up for Fall Break Volunteer Trips

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On September 28, 2018

In Florence, Local, Regional, Students

The message below was sent to students

Dear students,

Many thanks to all of you who have reached out to express your desire to help those in need recover from Hurricane Florence. While Durham was spared from much of the impact of the storm, many communities in North Carolina were not so lucky. Your dedication to supporting our neighbors across the state is wonderful to see.

Plans are coming together for student volunteer trips to Carteret County over Fall Break. Currently, plans are in place for two disaster relief trips, to be held Saturday, October 6, and Sunday, October 7. We have room for approximately 30 students (undergraduate or graduate) per trip. During the trips, students will coordinate with the local Boys and Girls Club on service activities such as yardwork, debris removal, cleaning, painting, or moving furniture and other items. All volunteers will receive orientation and safety instruction.

Interested students can find out more and sign up now using this online Qualtrics survey: https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0f7fKQGEEQKPRcN

The deadline to complete your registration is Wednesday, October 3, at 9 a.m. Spaces for volunteers will be assigned on a first come, first served basis, and all volunteers must sign a liability waiver. If the maximum number of volunteer slots for each day is reached before that time, the Qualtrics application survey will close for additional submissions. We are continuing to explore ways to help and will be sure communicate any additional volunteer opportunities as well.

I want to again acknowledge Elaine Madison, Director of the Community Services Center and Nancy Kelly, Director of Community Engagement and Events for the Nicholas School, for co-chairing Duke’s relief planning events. You can find more information on ways to support our broader community on Duke’s website: https://reliefefforts.duke.edu/

Thanks for all the ways you are able to contribute.

Larry Moneta

Update 1: These trips are made possible with funding from the Office of President Vincent E. Price

Update 2: A story about these relief effort trips has been posted to the Nicholas School website.

Football Collection Drive Going Strong!

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On September 24, 2018

In Florence, General Public, Local, Regional

Thank you to everyone who has donated so far to Duke Football’s Collection Drive.

Check out these photos from Duke Athletics to see our teams in action with some of the goods that have been donated so far. There’s still time to bring items in — the drive goes through this week!

Support the Duke Marine Lab

By Blyth Morrell

On September 19, 2018

In Florence, Regional

The Duke Marine Lab campus was impacted by Hurricane Florence. It will take a little time to survey the full extent of the conditions but they will get back to normal operations as quickly as possible.

You can track their progress and offer your support on the Nicholas School site.

Undergraduate Admissions Extends Deadline for Affected Students in NC and SC

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On September 18, 2018

In Florence, Regional, Uncategorized

Duke Undergraduate Admissions announced that they will extend the early decision deadline for North and South Carolina students who were impacted by Hurricane Florence.

The news was distributed to students and counselors throughout North and South Carolina. You can read the full announcement on Duke Today

DGIN Emergency Relief Fund Now Open

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On September 18, 2018

In Employees, Florence, Regional, Uncategorized

Duke’s Doing Good in the Neighborhood Campaign has a new category: Emergency Relief.

Donations by credit card or electronic check are accepted and will support the Governor’s Disaster Relief Fund.

Please visit the DGIN website or the Duke Giving portal to donate now.

Thank you so much for your support!

Message from President Price

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On September 18, 2018

In Florence

The message below was sent to faculty, staff, and students

Dear Duke Colleagues,

As we return to normal operations at Duke following Hurricane Florence, I want to first thank the many staff members who worked around the clock over the past week to ensure that we made it through the storm safely and with minimal damage and disruption, and who provided vital assistance to first responders, emergency planners and health care providers across the state.

At the same time, many of our neighbors are only now beginning a long process of recovery. Rivers in eastern North Carolina are already above flood stage and may not crest for several more days, and the number of lost homes and livelihoods continues to climb. Duke has a long history of stepping up to aid those who need it after a natural disaster. This time is no different, and I invite you to join in the growing number of efforts to help our community, our state, and our region recover from the storm.

The most immediate need is for resources. This week, we will launch the Duke Doing Good in the Neighborhood Emergency Response Fund, which will support the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund and long-term disaster recovery efforts such as cleaning, repairing and rebuilding homes. You can also support the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, by contributing online or texting the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

Members of the Duke community have already launched a number of relief and support efforts for the victims of Hurricane Florence, and many more are planned or in development. The university also has a website – Duke Relief Efforts — that will be continuously updated to provide information.

Since our founding, Duke has been committed to uplifting our region. Thank you for doing what you can to support that mission as our neighbors recover from this devastating storm.

Sincerely,

Vincent E. Price
President

Support Beyu Blue and Beyu Caffe Relief Efforts

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On September 18, 2018

In Florence, Local, Regional, Uncategorized

Dorian Bolden and his team at Beyu Blue Coffee at Duke University and Beyu Caffe in downtown Durham have announced a program to support our North Carolina neighbors in hurricane relief efforts.

On Thursday, September 20

Beyu Blue Coffee will donate 10% of its daily coffee and food sales to hurricane relief efforts
At 7 pm, Beyu Caffe will host a Hurricane Relief Concert featuring music artist Regina Gale. 100% of all profits from ticket sales will go towards relief efforts, along with 15% of food and coffee sales that day

Throughout the week, the team will be collecting items at both locations. Items requested are:

Canned fruits, vegetables, meat, and soup (pop-top cans and low-sodium a plus!)
Whole grain pasta, brown rice, dried beans, and cereal
Peanut butter
For infants: Pedialyte, infant cereal, diapers and wipes
For kids: fruit cups, juice boxes, granola bars, popcorn, and sugar-free pudding cups
Non-food essentials: hygiene items, household items, and paper products

Please note: we cannot accept loose jars of baby food (glass or plastic); they would have to be discarded due to health regulations.

All proceeds will go to the Colorfast Hurricane Florence Relief Fund, which was created by local individuals in Durham who have close ties and relationships with individuals living in New Bern, NC. Along with a networks of churches, lodges, neighborhood and alumni associations, these groups are partnering to raise funds and collect supplies that will go directly to folks in the New Bern and Craven County area. 100% of the proceeds will go to these efforts.

Participate in the United Way’s Collection Drive

By Blyth Morrell

On September 17, 2018

In Florence, Regional

United Way of the Greater Triangle is partnering with GoTriangle, The Food Bank and WRAL-TV to coordinate the collection of food and supplies that will be sent to two of the most devastated areas once these areas are accessible.

They hope to fill at least four GoTriangle buses which will head out on Friday morning!
Collection site: Carter Findley Stadium Gate A

You can find more information at this page on the United Way website.

Donate to the Diaper Bank of North Carolina

By Blyth Morrell

On September 17, 2018

In Florence, Regional

The Diaper Bank works with the governor’s office and state and local disaster management agencies to determine how they can be of the most help and identify what items are needed in the impacted communities.

From September 19-29 you can drop off new items for the Diaper Bank of NC at the Info table at the Durham Farmer’s Market during regular market hours.

They are looking for:

Size 4&5 diapers
Feminine hygiene pads
Baby wipes
Baby formula
Toilet Paper

See the DFM’s instagram post about this.

Learn more about how the Diaper Bank helps in times like these on the NC Diaper Bank site.

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