PETER SENESE . . . On Heroes, Miracles and Storytelling

Peter Senese is a best-selling author writing primarily historical fiction novels. Peter is the Founding Director of the non-profit I CARE Foundation, which has helped reunite numerous internationally kidnapped children with their parents while also preventing a larger number of child kidnappings. As a storyteller, Peter's writing has been critically acclaimed, including having various reviewers hail Peter's latest novel, 'Chasing The Cyclone' as a book of miracles.

Friday, November 9, 2012

Catholic Charities - How To Help Hurricane Sandy Victims in Brooklyn, Quuens, and Long Island

Over the past week, many of us have been playing our part best we can to help those who have been heavily impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

Many of my friends and readers from around the world have written to me asking how they can help, and who needs the help most.

From my viewpoint, obviously everyone affected needs assistance; however, there are a few groups that may need the most help. They include:

1. Undocumented residents. Many of these individuals living in the New York area have young children.

2. Residents who rent. Many of these individuals, including a large number of families with children, are not receiving the aid and relief they need, particularly since they have no insurance.

In trying to determine which organizations that may be best to provide support to, I have concluded that Catholic Charities would be my first recommendation to give support. Please consider visiting their website or calling directly at 718.722.6202.

Here is why:

They are presently operating in some of the most impacted areas of Hurricane Sandy - meaning they are at the forefront of the battleline.
Thought they are 'Catholic Charities', they do not consider one's religious beliefs when providing aid: they help everyone.
They have been around a very long time, and have a tremendous reputation of helping others.

Obviously finanical donations are important and can be sent directly to Catholic Charities by visiting their website or call 718.722.6202.

As for supplies, this is what they are looking for right now:

New Sleeping Bags and blankets
Baby Daipers
Baby Formula and canned food
Socks for adults and children
Underwear for adults and children
Flashlights and batteries
Cleaning Supplies
Peanut Butter
Cans of Tuna
Coats and Jackets
Gloves and Hats
Thermal Underwear
Rain Gear

Large Product Donation Note: If you are an group or organization that might be able to send a large supply of these items, I suggest that you direct them to Catholic Charities Central Distribution Center, which so happens to be in Rockaway, Queens, which is one of the areas most impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

The Acting Central Distribution Center Address is:

St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish
1920 New Haven Ave
Far Rockaway, New York 11691
* The individual in charge of distribution is Mr. Sheldon Peters. He can be reached at 347.585.7734.

Other Locations You Can Send Supplies To:

In Brooklyn:

Blessed Virgin Mary of the Visitation
98 Richards Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231

The Shrine Church of Our Lady Of Solace
2866 West 17th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11224

In Queens:

St. Helen's Church
157-10 83rd Street
Howard Beach, NY 11414

In Staten Island

Catholic Charities
120 Anderson Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10202
Phone Number: 347.447.6330

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JenNovember 9, 2012 at 10:04 AM
great information Peter! thanks for sharing!!
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U.S. International Parental Child Abduction Rate Drops For Second Year In Row

Since the I CARE Foundation's inception, outbound reported cases of international parental child abduction originating from the United States has dropped by over 15%. This is a remarkable accomplishment, particularly when considering U.S. abductions skyrocketed during the previous 30 years. The drop in reported cases of international kidnappings is clearly related to government and non-government organizations efforts to raise society's awareness of abduction, while also creating new laws and policies geared to protecting children: issues the I CARE Foundation has worked hard at accomplishing.

CHASING PARENTS

In an effort to help families in crisis due to an international parental child abduction plan or actual kidnapping, I have created a detailed educational documentary film series titled Chasing Parents: Racing Into The Storms Of International Parental Child Abduction. Many targeted parents and advocates from around the world have found this series to be extremely useful. Click here to see the entire film series. Below is Chasing Parents: An Overview of International Parental Child Abduction (Part I).

The I CARE Foundation

The I CARE Foundation is a non-profit organization that has built an extensive history of fighting international parental child abduction since inception, incuding having an active role in reducing the reported cases of international parental child abduction originating from the United States by 15% for each of the past two years (fiscal year 2011 and 2012) in contrast to a nearly thirty years of skyrocketing increases in abduction. The I CARE Foundation has been very effective in creating new laws and policies created to protect our nation's children, while also playing critical roles in reuniting numerous internationally kidnapped children with their parents.

Thank you for stopping by! As many of you know, I love being
a historical fiction writer. My storytelling evolves around topics I find interesting and current to the social dialogue, including subjects such as religion, science, technology, capitalism, and parenting. In each of my novels, several of these issues are typically weaved into the story's plot, with the hope and intent to keep my readers entertained while also providing some interesting historical facts intended to accelerate each story's plot. Like any author, it is my hope to entertain my readers while at times also stirring emotions to create a social reaction the way my novel Chasing The Cyclone has played a key role in raising social awareness of international parental child abduction, including becoming the seed that led to the creation of the I CARE Foundation. Now you may ask yourself, 'How impactful has Chasing The Cyclone been?'

Significant.

For example prior to the activism created from Chasing The Cyclone, international child abduction in the United States was advancing at a pandemic rate for nearly 30 consecutive years in a row. Then Chasing The Cyclone was released and along with it came a diverse, wide-spread, and highly impactful tools and measures that have remarkably played a heavy role in reducing the rate of international parental child kidnappings in the United States by over 15% per year during fiscal years 2011 and 2012. God willing, the efforts of the I CARE Foundation and other hard-working organizations will lead to another decline in the IPCA rate originating from the United States while also leading to a much-needed reduction of IPCA in other countries. As far as my writing there is one thing more than anything else that you may be
interested in knowing as it is at the core of my storytelling: if you listen carefully, you will hear the voice of a father who loves his son more than words can ever express. Thank you for your support and interest in my writing and activism. I hope you find my writing entertaining, educational, and that
each of my novels stirs your emotions.

I invite you to read a special message about my writing and volunteer work assisting children in crisis. (A Special Message From Peter)

Remeber - life is filled with magic. Embrace each day to the fullest!

Peter Thomas Senese

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Friday, November 9, 2012

Catholic Charities - How To Help Hurricane Sandy Victims in Brooklyn, Quuens, and Long Island

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