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AOH Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund (Disaster Relief)

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Rolling / Open

Grant Type

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Overview

AOH Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund

Status: Historical program (Hurricane Sandy occurred in 2012; content references relief efforts as past event)

Overview:
Emergency relief program established by the AOH National Board in response to Hurricane Sandy, which devastated the Northeast. The program provided assistance to Hibernians and community members impacted by the disaster.

Relief Components:

Direct financial relief to those impacted by the hurricane

Support for individuals experiencing displacement, destruction, and despair

Prayer and spiritual support alongside material assistance

AOH Donation Commitment:

AOH National Board unanimously voted to donate $25,000 for AOH Storm Relief

Goal: Raise well in excess of $100,000 through contributions from State Boards, County Boards, Divisions, and individual members

Suggested minimum donation from divisions: $200

Eligibility:

Hibernians impacted in various ways by Hurricane Sandy

Community members in affected areas

Geographic Scope:

Northeastern United States (areas devastated by Hurricane Sandy)

Particularly areas with high concentrations of Hibernian members

Mission Connection:

Aligned with AOH's Irish Catholic legacy of responding to those in need

Reflects core mission to assist "those among us and around us"

Historical Context:

Authorized in response to emergency conference call of AOH National Board

Reflects AOH commitment to member and community assistance

Contact Information for Relief Applications:

Request Forms: Available from State Presidents, AOH.com website, or directly from Seamus Boyle

Seamus Boyle Contact: 3097 Willits Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114 / shay39@comcast.net

Donations: Send to Edward Dougherty, Hibernian Charity Secretary, 7236 Brous Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149

How to Apply

How to Apply for Relief

1. Obtain Application Form:
- Contact your State President
- Visit aoh.com website
- Contact Seamus Boyle directly at 3097 Willits Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114 or shay39@comcast.net
- Available formats: Word document, PDF, or online application

2. Complete Application:
- Fill out the Storm Relief Application form completely
- Provide information about hurricane damage/impact
- Document extent of assistance needed

3. Submit Application:
- Submit completed form according to instructions
- Online submission option available

Making Donations to Support Relief:

1. Check Payment:
- Write checks to "Hibernian Charity" (exact payee name required)
- Write in memo line: "AOH Storm Relief"
- Send to: Edward Dougherty, Hibernian Charity Secretary, 7236 Brous Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149

2. Tax Status:
- All donations are tax-deductible
- Checks must be written correctly for tax purposes

3. Organizational Giving:
- State Boards, County Boards, and Divisions encouraged to contribute
- Suggested minimum: $200 per division

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