Dear Friend,

 

This past weekend's rain and wind from Tropical Storm Irene that affected the metropolitan area - said to be the worst in 50 years - damaged countless neighborhoods in and around New York City with water and wind damage. Brooklyn’s Green-Wood Cemetery was not spared. Our heavily forested 478 acres sustained significant damage: 50 to 60 trees of all maturities were uprooted or snapped in half and hundreds suffered severe damage; shrubs were ripped out of the ground; monuments were toppled and broken.

We have already begun the long, arduous and costly cleanup of our historic grounds, restoration of damaged monuments and statuary, and replacement of plantings and trees, some of them over a century old. We estimate that these efforts will cost several hundreds of thousands of dollars, expenses that will significantly strain our already limited resources.

In our dense urban environment, trees and open green spaces are a precious commodity. Please help us keep Green-Wood in its essential role of a green jewel in our city setting.

I'm writing to ask you to consider a donation of $20 or more which will help us restore Green-Wood Cemetery, a National Historic Landmark, to its pre-Irene beauty. Of course, a contribution of any size, is very much appreciated. You might also opt to adopt an existing tree or help plant a new one.

You can make an online donation today by choosing an amount above and clicking "Add to Cart" or by calling 718.210.3080.

We sincerely appreciate your help.

 

Richard J. Moylan
President