Robin Hood Foundation Announces More Sandy Relief Grants

The Robin Hood Foundation is an organization that has fought poverty in New York City for over 20 years. Robin Hood seeks out programs that are effective in fighting poverty and supplies them with funds to continue and enhance their missions. With the Board members covering administrative and fundraising costs, 100% of donations to Robin Hood go directly to the New Yorkers who need them.

Robin Hood structure is broken into four influential and effective groups: Advisory Boards, Board of Directors, staff, and the Leadership Council. The Leadership Council is a diverse group of donors who work closely with the board and staff to spread awareness and broaden the poverty-fighting resources. Membership to the Council comes via a personal invitation from the Robin Hood Board. Dan Zwirn is a former member of the Leadership Council. Notable members of the Advisory Boards include Tom Brokaw of NBC News, Doug Morris of Sony Corporation of America, Jon Stewart of Comedy Central and Bob Woodruff of ABC News. The Board of Directors includes Brian Williams of NBC Nightly News, actress Gwyneth Paltrow, and CNN's Jeff Zucker.

With the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy, the Robin Hood Foundation has been vital in providing funds to groups aiding in the relief effort. Last week, Robin Hood announced a round of grants totaling $10.5 million, increasing the total amount given to $45 million.

The large majority of the grants went towards housing, totaling $8.205 million to groups in New York, New Jersey and Long Island. The rest went towards benefits counseling, food, education and emergency assistant in those same areas.

Robin Hood executive Director David Saltzman said, "Robin Hood is working diligently to get Hurricane Sandy relief funds into the communities that are struggling to rebuild from the storm."

To take action and help Robin Hood, visit their website.