Superstorm Sandy: How to help

The American Red Cross and other foundations are raising funds for Sand relief efforts.

NBC news anchor Brian Williams makes an appearance during 'Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together,' a Red Cross fund-raising telethon on NBC to benefit victims of Hurricane Sandy.

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November 4, 2012

 The Vermont Community Foundation has set up a website giving information on where people can donate to disaster relief efforts following Superstorm Sandy.

The foundation's site includes options for national and regional relief efforts, as well as links to volunteer organizations and social media sites that are coordinating volunteers and donations.

The American Red Cross is also taking cash donations to help those in need.

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