We have all seen the devastation from the “twin earthquakes” of 7.8 and 7.5 magnitude that shook south-central Turkey and northern Syria on February 6th.

The need for aid is critical. If you wish to send humanitarian relief, here is a list of suggestions:

• HIAS

• American Friends/Sheba Medical Center/Haifa

• The White Helmets-Syria Civil Defence (USAID approved)

• The Syrian-American Medical Association

• The Turkish Red Crescent/Turk Kizilay

• Doctors Without Borders

• The International Rescue Committee

• World Central Kitchen

Center for Reproductive Rights is asking for help/donations with their lawsuit against the state of Texas on behalf of 5 women seeking emergency medical abortions.
 

• Join the Fight.
   

Walgreens is denying medication abortion prescriptions, even in states where abortion is still legal. 
 

• Get more information and take action.

• To cancel your Walgreens account, call 877-250-5823.

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National Council of Jewish Women/Fund for Abortion Access is the Jewish communal response to the ever-complicating healthcare landscape. Funds are used to help women who need travel, lodging and other expenses to access abortion healthcare.
 

• For women needing travel/lodging expenses.

• The IRC (International Rescue Committee): Providing cash support to vulnerable families, winter items, medical supplies, and other forms of humanitarian support in Ukraine, as well as with partner organizations in Poland.

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• The Ukraine Children's Action Project: Providing mental health and educational support to Ukrainian children in Poland or internally displaced in Ukraine.

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• HIAS is now providing emergency humanitarian assistance to displaced Ukrainians in Poland, Moldova, Romania, as well as in Ukraine.

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• Friends of the JCC Krakow: Providing essential services to Ukrainians displaced in Poland and inside Ukraine

• Everytown For Gun Safety - Everytown starts with you, and it starts in your neighborhood by introducing evidence-based solutions in every town to end gun violence.

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• Sandy Hook Promise - Sandy Hook Promise envisions a future where children are free from shootings and acts of violence in their schools, homes, and communities.

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New York's Port Authority continues to be a hub for those seeking asylum to access legal assistance and basic necessities (warm clothing, food, shelter). Here are ways you can help:
 

• Please consider donating clothing now by clicking on this Amazon Wishlist. 
   

• Team TLC NYC is a grassroots organization providing basic needs and support to asylum seekers and migrants.  Give to Team TLC NYC.  And Sign up to be a greeter.
   

• Ruth's Refuge is an organization supplying home furnishings and appliances to refugees and asylum seekers in New York City. 

Support President of the New York Public Library, Anthony Marx, as he testifies at City Hall next week to protect funding for our public libraries from drastic cuts.
 

• Read about it here and sign a letter of support.

Brooklyn Public Library/Books Unbanned

• Get Banned Books for Free

National

• ​President Joe Biden

• Vice-President Kamala Harris

• U.S. Senate

• U.S. House of Representatives

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New York State​

• Gov. Kathy Hochul

• NYS Senate

• NYS Assembly

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New York City​

• Mayor Eric Adams 

• NYC Council