For those of us fortunate enough to be pretty much back to normal after the devastation that was Hurricane Sandy, here's a chance to help out our fellow New Yorkers and neighbors in NJ who are still dealing with the crippling aftermath, including areas such as Far Rockaway and Staten Island. All donations are going straight to the American Red Cross Hurricane Sandy Relief. Read below for more info on that.

So, along with the guys over at Ugly Kitchen, members of The HeavyWeight Crates and the founder of That Nugget Spot, I invite you all to attend The Hurricane Sandy Relief Party 2012:

Where: Ugly Kitchen, 103 First Avenue, between 6th and 7th Streets
When:  December 8th, 2012, 2 PM onwards
What:   Drink and Donate at the Hurricane Sandy Relief Brunch - proceeds from all bar tabs will go to the American Red Cross (thanks to Ugly Kitchen)

Featuring: music from The HeavyWeight Crates and food from That Nugget Spot. Suggested Donation: $10, although feel free to add as many zeros as you like - it's all for charity guys!

Ways to donate:  Drink and eat A LOT at Ugly Kitchen on 12/08/12 - I'M MAKING IT EXTREMELY EASY FOR YOU GUYS! But for those of you who can't make it to the actual fundraiser (lame) please participate by donating some money here, or for those of you who want to be extra charitable, feel free to donate here AND attend the fundraiser (extra brownie points guys.)

Your donation:
Your contribution will go to the American Red Cross and will provide critical support to those in need.

The large and powerful storm affected as many as 60 million people in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, and the Red Cross has workers and relief supplies in place to provide help to people affected by Sandy. More than 7.3 million homes and businesses are in the dark and thousands have been displaced from their home. With more than 400 disaster workers mobilized, nearly 100 emergency response vehicles activated and around 200,000 ready-to-eat meals shipped, the Red Cross has geared up for a large response to this large and powerful storm.

Financial donations help the Red Cross provide shelter, food, emotional support and other assistance to those affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Please donate any amount that you can to help the American Red Cross provide these critical services.

LET'S RAISE SOME MONEY!!!