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Hurricane Sandy had a devastating effect on the New Jersey and New York metropolitan area. It was one of the worst national disasters in U.S. history, directly hitting the most populated area in the nation. Estimates are that at least 125 people died, more than 8.5 million people lost power and $25 billion in business was lost. A month and a half after the storm, people are still without power or a roof over their head. Despite the devastating loss and disruption, in the wake of Hurricane Sandy individuals and the business community have clearly come together and given. According to the Center on Philanthropy, donors poured $219 million into Sandy relief within the three weeks following the storm. The almost unprecedented group of music stars that supported the 12-12-12 concert last week in response to Sandy focuses attention on philanthropy in general and how and why people and companies are giving.