Shores United Inc. is a volunteer organization relief effort project through our non profit partner WANDAA a registered 501(c)3, created by Jersey Shore natives to generate relief for families and businesses affected by Hurricane Sandy.

MISSION: ShoresUnited.Org was created by Jersey Shore natives to assist in relief and generate donations for families and local businesses that have been affected and displaced by Superstorm Sandy. 

VISION: To establish our foundation as the most supportive, local-New Jersey led grassroots benefit to directly connect with families and business, and address their specific needs in which their insurance or FEMA does not cover or support.

GOAL: To raise funds through direct donations, merchandise and charity events until the last family affected by Sandy is in a furnished home and local businesses can operate as business-as-usual.

Formed on October 29th, 2012, Restore The Shore Benefit grew into the largest volunteer relief foundation to help those impacted by Hurricane Sandy.  In 8 weeks we surpassed 28,000 members in 44 states and 23 countries, making us the largest non-government, non-corporate relief organization on the East Coast.  Our transparency, organized relief, and fundraising efforts are a testament to our volunteers and all those who have supported us.

Michael DiGiacomo
Co-Founder

Ryan Kurek
Co-Founder

Jamie Ferlanti
Managing Director

Sarah Jindal
Recovery Coordinator

Lauren Sheriff
Recovery Coordinator

Brian Begley
Web/Graphic Design & Branding

Rob Grieb
Film & Media

WANDAA
Staples Promotional Products
Shiseido
Brett T. Bailey Foundation
Robin Hood Foundations
Shore 2 Recover
Toast to the Coast
St. Mary’s Church
St. Paul’s Church
PostUno
St. Gregory’s Pantry
Headline Entertainment
David Brearly High School

WHERE DONATIONS ARE DIRECTED?
Working directly with relief centers, SURF primary focus to help pay for temporary housing for the more than 2,000 displaced families we can confirm on the Jersey Shore. In addition, we are purchasing cleaning supplies for families currently working on their houses. Long term plans include working with each town relief organization to determine which families need financial assistance in rebuilding their homes. This would include flooring, carpeting, furniture and appliances. We intend each family to provide ample verification with insurance information, as well as work with FEMA to direct funds appropriately.

ONSITE VOLUNTEERING?
SURF has contacted as many town relief centers and public offices to get information on how, when and where volunteers can participate. We also let them know to post on our Facebook site as we receive many questions on this topic. We share and post any information we receive. Our suggestion in the interim, bring work clothes, work gloves, cleaning supplies, towels rags and a shovel and head into a town that is permitting volunteer efforts. Note, you may be screened to prevent further looting and stealing.