by Victoria I spent all of yesterday out and about in the Greenpoint/Williamsburg area and the sense of comradery I experienced was inspired, sincere and so special to me.
The blood drive in Williamsburg was the place to be yesterday morning. Seriously, I wasn’t even cool enough to give blood (just kidding, it was an iron related thing).
Then I spent a couple of hours shuttling loads of donations that my roommates and I pulled together. If you were…
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Hi Victoria,
I was wondering if there are more blood drives around the area today? I can’t get too far from the neighborhood, but I want to donate.
Thanks!
The closest blood drive today that I know of is in east williamsburg:
291 Vandervoort Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
I know they are trying to schedule something in Greenpoint for next week. Keep checking back to Greenpointers for more info.
Also check the blood drive website: https://www.nybloodcenter.org/index.jsp?sid0=61&page_id=155
Thanks! I’ll keep my eyes peeled during the week. Gonna drop off some warm clothes and toiletries on Java Street a bit later.
That is great Brain! Toiletries and over the counter meds (aspirin, throat spray ect) are really needed right now.
I filled out the application to foster a cat or dog or both twice yesterday and haven’t heard back! I am very eager to help, but don’t know what to do but wait for a reply..???