FITCHBURG (CBS) – Charley Valera owns FCA Flight Center in town and he used that connection to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Valera organized a clothing drive and then along with volunteers, flew the supplies to Long Island’s Republic Airport.

Sixteen pilots showed up to bring the donations to those in need.

It’s the spirit of giving that lets folks in the New York/New Jersey area that they are not being forgotten.

Valera is organizing another trip this weekend. To help, check out the FCA Flight Center Facebook page.