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"Hurricane Sandy may have passed through the Caribbean and the East Coast of the United States last week, but for many people, Sandy is still here. The destruction and displacement the storm caused in its wake still tops headlines, as people amp up relief efforts and donations for those still without power, clean water and other essentials.\n\nSEE ALSO: Incredible Kid Donates All His Halloween Candy to Sandy Victims\nSince Hurricane Sandy affected such specific areas, it hasn't been possible for everyone to go out and volunteer on the ground. Established organizations, groups and individuals have been doing what they can from their own homes or neighborhoods, using technology and online services such as Indiegogo, Amazon and Facebook to raise money and offer help to those who need it.\nHere's a roundup of inspiring and innovative ways people have supported Sandy relief causes with the Internet and technology.\n1. 11-Year-Old Opens a Pop-Up Internet Caf\u00E9 in New Jersey\n\n\nHurricane Sandy hit Hoboken, N.J. hard, flooding much of the city and knocking out power at the same time. In response, 11-year-old Lucy Walkowiak, with the help of her father, set up a pop-up Internet caf\u00E9 and charging station to help her neighbors connect with loved ones and the outside world.\nVenturesome Walkowiak simply asked neighbors who wanted to charge their devices to make a small donation to the Red Cross.\n2. Occupy Sandy Amazon 'Wedding' Registry\nOccupy Sandy, a group of Brooklyn, N.Y. residents associated with the Occupy Wall Street movement, set up an Amazon \"wedding\" registry. This particular registry, however, includes essential items to benefit the victims of Hurricane Sandy and its aftermath, including flashlights, handtrucks, toiletries and more. \n3. New York Runners in Support of Staten Island\n\n\nThe New York City Marathon, originally set to take place on Sunday, Nov. 3, was cancelled due to the hurricane's aftermath and the need for resources in other areas of the city. Using Facebook, nearly 6,000 New York City runners and other supporters have assembled to help Staten Island.\nOn Sunday, Nov. 11, hundreds of runners plan to meet at the Staten Island Ferry and run with backpacks filled with supplies to the borough\u2019s hardest-hit neighborhoods. You can find more information on the Facebook page, \u201CNew York Runners in Support of Staten Island.\u201D\n4. Four-Year-Old's Piggy Bank\nIndiegogo and the American Red Cross recently partnered to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Anyone can access the partnership page and create a campaign. There are currently 108 different campaigns for Sandy relief, which have so far raised $206,408 for the Red Cross.\nOne of these campaigns includes \"E's Piggy Bank for Victims of Hurricane Sandy.\" Two parents created the Indiegogo campaign to help their four-year-old son, who wanted to donate his piggy bank to those who lost their homes. \"We thought others may want to help him,\" the campaign reads.\n5. NYC Food Truck Sandy Outreach\nWithin five days, the New York City Food Truck Association and JetBlue raised a total of $51,761 with two Indiegogo campaigns: \"NYC Food Truck Association - Sandy Outreach\" and \"NYC Food Truck Sandy Outreach.\"\nThe two organizations were able to deliver thousands of hot meals to people in New York City and New Jersey in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. \n6. Spark &amp; Hustle Comfort Campaign\n\n\n.\nInspired by a tweet from Jon Bon Jovi, which read, \"WE MAY NOT HAVE ELECTRICITY, BUT WE HAVE POWER,\" Tory Johnson and the team behind Spark &amp; Hustle used Indiegogo to raise money and necessities for Sandy relief.\nWhat makes this campaign different, however, is that the team plans to document deliveries through photos and video every step of the way, allowing donors to see exactly where their money goes.\nHave you come across any innovative campaigns for disaster relief?\nBONUS: 15 Amazing Acts of Kindness During Sandy\n\n\nActs Of Kindness In The Face Of Sandy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlugs R Us\n\nFree juice!\nVia BE Love\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSometimes You Need A Little Magic\nPhoto via Now This News\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUse Our Generator \n\n\"Friends and neighbors: please make use of our generator for phone charging to contact friends &amp; family to let them know how you are. Percy's Tavern\" 13th and Ave. A\nPhoto courtesy of Rachel Goldberg\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPB &amp; J\n\nVolunteers pack up peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for displaced people in Rockaway, NY.\nVia ldecoursy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrilling For Free\n\nA woman grills free food on Ave C. \nPhoto courtesy of Rachel Goldberg\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBike Generator\n\nPeople take turns riding a bike that powers a generator. People are using the charge produced to power up cell phones for free.\nPhoto courtesy of Rachel Goldberg\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMessage Board\n\nIn lower manhattan, information is vital, yet hard to come by.\nOne person tried to help out.\nVia planetmidori\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree Fruit\n\nWhole Foods gives out fruit to people displaced by Sandy.\nVia funnyxtine\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake Care Of Eachother\n\nWritten on a broken window: \"There is one world, one love. Take care of eachother.\"\nVia aajorgensen\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Kindness Of Strangers\n\n\"Free power, help yourselves\" \nVia velojoy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree Food\n\nA resturant named Charrito's gives away free food in Hoboken, NJ. \nVia larisa427\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnderson Cooper Extends A Cord\n\nCNN's Anderson Cooper shares power from their sat truck with Hoboken residents so they can charge phones and get online.\nVia Anderson Cooper\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamera And A Charge\n\nCamera and film equipment store Adorama offers their support.\nVia thesoniag\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSome Friendly Advice\n\nGo home, they say. From the photo, it looks like this message was broadcasted in an area that people are able to do so.\nVia theblackoutblog\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPost It Notes\n\nPeople thank first responders and share their anger at Sandy via Post It notes at Union Square in Manhattan.\nVia emilykatter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImage courtesy of Amanda Wills; photo of Lucy Walkowiak and father courtesy of Jon Bradley and PhillyMag.com.\n"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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