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GNY Red Cross Interim CEO Celena Sarillo went on the Pix11 Morning Show to encourage blood donations.

Over the last seven days, the Greater New York Red Cross has provided emergency assistance to 174 adults and 44 children following 39 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• On Sunday, ABC 7 and CBS 2 covered our aid of nearly two dozen families who were displaced by a Brooklyn apartment fire.
• Over the weekend, in her column in The Greenwich Sentinel, Stephanie Dunn Ashley highlighted a speech that Red Cross volunteer Ashley Flowers gave at our Metro New York North chapter headquarters in Greenwich, stressing the importance of blood donations to those living with sickle cell disease.
• Pedro the Preparedness Penguin visited PS 96 on Tuesday for the Hispanic Heritage Month family festival where he shared about how to prepare for disasters big and small.
• Diligent donor Sam Friedman shared why he loves to donate blood at every opportunity.
• Bronx Assemblymember George Alvarez recorded a PSA (in both English and Spanish) for the Red Cross’ Sound the Alarm campaign to end home fires.
• We posted a story about volunteer Ray Robledo, who has been deploying to national-level disasters for three decades including a return to Guam for the recent Typhoon Mawar.
• Interim CEO for Greater NY Celena Sarillo joined the PIX 11 Morning Show to talk about the ongoing blood shortage.
• On Monday, Brooklyn Assemblymember Brian Cunningham aided our team in installing smoke alarms in his community.

Upcoming Events and Activities

• Sept 30: At our In Person NYC Open House, we will discuss our open volunteer positions, answer questions and assist with the volunteer application process.
• Oct 7: Together with the City of Mount Vernon, we will be hosting a Prepare the Town event for the community.
• Oct 15: We hope to see you for a day of fun at Long Island Family Day! Our teams will be there to share important safety information and teach Hands Only CPR.
• Oct 26: This fall, we will recognize heroic individuals and compassionate leaders who embody our humanitarian mission at the Long Island Heroes Celebration. Join us for an evening of cocktails, fine dining, and music, as well as one-of-a-kind auction items.

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#LIRedCross responded to a vehicle collision with a home in Huntington
(Photo: Celia Vollmer)

Over the last seven days, the Greater New York Red Cross has provided emergency assistance to 116 adults and 25 children following 33 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

 

Last Week in Review

• Last Saturday, our team provided a family with financial assistance and comfort supplies following an incident involving a vehicle collision with a building in Huntington (Suffolk County).
• Our team joined the fair hosted by the National Council of Negro Women on Saturday and shared important preparedness information alongside Northwell Lenox Hill Ambulance crew, NYCEM, & Northwell Military Liaison and more!
• Our Service to the Armed Forces team checked in from the 106th Air Rescue Group Family Day of Wellness in Westhampton Beach last weekend.
• On Thursday, the team participated in Senator Bill Weber’s Annual Senior Fair, where they shared important fire safety information and signed up residents for free smoke alarm installs.
• Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine did a PSA in English and Spanish for the red cross’s Sound the Alarm campaign to end home fires
• Amid a blood shortage, we shared a story from Zoe Schwartz who returned to give blood after the FDA changed blood donation eligibility
• Last Monday, we honored the 57,000 red cross team members who helped our relief efforts following the September 11th attacks including a post on Sherry Capers, who was an essential worker in our response to 9/11.

Upcoming Events and Activities

• Sept 19: Join us for a live conversation on LinkedIn about how climate crisis is impacting more vulnerable communities, hosted by GNY Red Cross Board Member and host of “Banfield” on NewsNation, Ashleigh Banfield with special guest Jennifer Pipa, vice president of Red Cross Disaster Programs.
• Sept 30: At our In Person NYC Open House, we will discuss our open volunteer positions, answer questions and assist with the volunteer application process.
• Oct 7: Together with the City of Mount Vernon, we will be hosting Prepare the Town
• Oct 15: We hope to see you for a day of fun at Long Island Family Day! Our teams will be there to share important safety information and teach Hands Only CPR.
• Oct 26: This fall, we will recognize heroic individuals and compassionate leaders who embody our humanitarian mission at the Long Island Heroes Celebration. Join us for an evening of cocktails, fine dining, and music, as well as one-of-a-kind auction items.

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Celebrating the newly renovated Metro NY North Chapter building in Greenwich, CT. (Photo: Dan Neiman)

Over the last seven days, the Greater New York Red Cross has provided emergency assistance to 153 adults and 36 children following 41 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• The Red Cross announced a national blood shortage, as you may have also seen on NY1 or PIX11.
• Ahead of the 9/11 anniversary, we reshared our special 9/11 podcast where Red Cross volunteers recalled that fateful day and recount their experiences helping others.
• We dropped a sizzle reel to promote our upcoming Long Island Heroes Celebration on Oct. 26, 2023.
• Last Wednesday, the Greenwich Sentinel covered our celebration of the newly renovated Metro NY North chapter building in Greenwich, CT, featuring a state-of-the-art blood center.
• We made sure families were ready to be back at school safely with these important tips.
• Blood Donor and Corporate Partnerships Officer Deirdre Dolan shared her story as to why she thinks it's important to donate blood regularly.
• Senator Chuck Schumer helped “Sound the Alarm” about home fires with this PSA.

Upcoming Events and Activities

• Sept 13-14: Come get informed or reminded on what you should be doing to maintain your Individual Hurricane Readiness. The aim of this Zoom Webinar is to reduce the impact of storms on you and your family.
• Sept. 12-14: For GNY Volunteers, as we prepare for any potential future hurricanes, we have some classes and just in time training set for this week. It is encouraged you attend if you need to refresh your memory or if you want to learn more about a position and be able to help out during the operation (must have Volunteer Connection account).
• Sept 13: Even War Has Rules is a dynamic discussion of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and how it governs armed conflict (must have Volunteer Connection account to register).
• Sept 18: Are you a young woman professional who is passionate about helping others? Do you want to be part of positive change? We invite you to join the American Red Cross in Greater New York for the 2023-2024 kick-off of Clara’s Council!
• Oct 26: Get tickets for the Long Island Heroes Celebration, the signature fundraising event for the American Red Cross on Long Island.

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Suffolk County Executive Steven Ballone greeted our SAF team at the Veterans Resource & Stand Down Event.

Over the last seven days, the Greater New York Red Cross has provided emergency assistance to 128 adults and 31 children following 41 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• The Staten Island Advance reported on the Red Cross helping five families with emergency assistance after a large fire in Clifton.
• Last Friday, CBS NY reported on a large fire in Corona, noting that Red Cross responders were on hand to help. The Red Cross provided emergency assistance to six families, including 12 adults and 2 children.
• Join us in celebrating our volunteer team at West Point, who are always active in Red Cross efforts to support the cadets and the community after a 4-day blood drive.
• We kicked off National Preparedness month with this fun “disaster survival guide” parodying an early 2000s Nickelodeon show.
• We made sure families were ready to start the school year safely with these important tips.
• Assemblymember Steven Raga helped “Sound the Alarm” about home fires with this video PSA. Congressman Nic LaLota and Mike Lawler are up next.
• Earlier in the week, our Service to the Armed Forces team had a great time sharing important info about Red Cross programs for veterans and military families at the 5th Annual Suffolk County Veterans Resource & Stand Down Event.
• We also wished safe travels to Joe and Vivian who flew down to Florida and Bruce and Bill who drove an ERV to Alabama. You can hear Joe speaking with WCBS 880 about how the Red Cross got ready to help by prepositioning responders and equipment ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia.

Upcoming Events and Activities

• Sept 13: Even War Has Rules is a dynamic discussion of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and how it governs armed conflict (must have Volunteer Connection account to register).
• Sept 18: Are you a young woman professional who is passionate about helping others? Do you want to be part of positive change? We invite you to join the American Red Cross in Greater New York for the 2023-2024 kick-off of Clara’s Council!
• Oct 26: Get tickets for the Long Island Heroes Celebration, the signature fundraising event for the American Red Cross on Long Island.

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Teaching hands-only CPR to Council Member Mercedes Narcisse at Brooklyn Back to School Fair.

Over the last seven days, the Greater New York Red Cross has provided emergency assistance to 99 adults and 41 children following 45 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Over the weekend, our Preparedness Teams distributed fire safety information and signed up residents for free smoke alarm installations at several Long Island community events and at the Muslim Heritage Festival in Valhalla, NY.
• Did you learn hands only CPR with our team at the at the Community Health and Back to School Fair at South Shore HS in Brooklyn?
• Last Sunday, some of our Service to the Armed Forces volunteers (and their pet therapy dogs) attended a special Veterans Appreciation game with the Hudson Valley Renegades.
• With the start of the school year just days away, MNYN Chapter’s own Stephanie Dunn Ashley shared these great back-to-school safety tips in her monthly column with the Greenwich Sentinel, and also spoke with a reporter about how MNYN is helping out after disasters in Guam and Hawaii.
• Last Thursday, Stephanie Dunn Ashley also visited Senator Bill Weber’s office in Nanuet to announce our partnership to help #EndHomeFires in Rockland County.
• Congressman Anthony D'Esposito showed his support for the Home Fire Campaign by recording this Sound the Alarm PSA.
• Earlier in the week, News 12 Long Island reported on our #LongIsland Disaster Action Team supported residents displaced by a fire in Deer Park.
• The Red Cross’ Condolence Care Team connected with the family of the victim after the fatal fire in Forest Hills, Queens on August 18.

Upcoming Events and Activities

• Sept 13: Even War Has Rules is a dynamic discussion of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and how it governs armed conflict (must have Volunteer Connection account to register).
• Sept 18: Are you a young woman professional who is passionate about helping others? Do you want to be part of positive change? We invite you to join the American Red Cross in Greater New York for the 2023-2024 kick-off of Clara’s Council!
• Oct 26: Get tickets for the Long Island Heroes Celebration: the signature fundraising event for the American Red Cross on Long Island.
• Donate to the Maui Wildfire Relief fund: In these difficult times, donate to the American Red Cross fund for Maui Wildfire Relief.

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Over the last seven days, the Greater New York Red Cross has provided emergency assistance to 143 adults and 40 children following 40 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Outreach team had a great time sharing preparedness information on Saturday during a community event at Gateway Christian Center in Valley Stream, NY.
• Volunteer Gio Mata also trained 11 chaplains in emergency preparedness in Far Rockaway, NY.
• Last Friday, CBS NY reported on how the Jill and John Coyle Blood Donor Center in Greenwich, CT has seen an influx of new blood donors after the Red Cross implemented new, inclusive FDA guidelines.
• Hey Barbie! Our summer intern produced this fun beach safety video inspired by the Summer Blockbuster.
• Last Wednesday, News 12 reported on the Red Cross assisting thirteen families after a building was vacated in Mott Haven.
• It’s that time of year again! Get ready to go back to school with these important back-to-school tips.
• Last Tuesday, we trained 240 students in Hands Only CPR at the Back to School Resource Fair held at Yankee Stadium.
• The NY Yankees also helped us to “Sound the Alarm” about home fire safety with this video PSA.
• Pat recently shared her experience about making her first apheresis donation of platelets.
• The Metro New York North Chapter welcomed Katie Fortunato as a new board member.

Upcoming Events and Activities

• Aug 24: Come donate blood at the Taylor Pavilion South in Valhalla, NY this Thursday. Schedule your appointment at redcrossblood.org.
• Sept 18: Are you a young woman professional who is passionate about helping others? Do you want to be part of positive change? We invite you to join the American Red Cross in Greater New York for the 2023-2024 kick-off of Clara’s Council!
• Oct 26: Get tickets for the Long Island Heroes Celebration: the signature fundraising event for the American Red Cross on Long Island.
• Donate to the Maui Wildfire Relief fund: In these difficult times, donate to the American Red Cross fund for Maui Wildfire Relief.

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Senator Alexis Weik and Red Crossers at our "Prepare, Respond Recover" event

Over the last seven days, the Greater New York Red Cross has provided emergency assistance to 143 adults and 40 children following 40 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Our hearts and thoughts are with everyone affected by the tragic wildfires in Hawaii. If you’re looking for ways to help those affected by the wildfires, here is some info from USA Today. 
• Over the weekend, four Red Crossers from Greater New York (so far) deployed to help with the Hawaii response both physically and virtually, talking with CBS 2, PIX 11, and News12 Long Island. 
• On the eve of his deployment to the Hawaii wildfire relief operation, we featured volunteer Bowen Yu on his journey providing relief in Guam to preparing for the wildfires of Maui. 
• For the 50th birthday of Hip-Hop, we celebrated our very own Hip-Hop pioneer and Long Island Volunteer Jemillah Abdul-Kareem aka MC Glamorous! 
• NYS Assembly Member John Zaccaro Jr helped to “Sound the Alarm” about home fires with this video PSA. 
• Did you catch our interim CEO Celena Sarillo and External Affairs Officer Desiree Ramos Reiner at the 75th anniversary of WABC-TV Day last Wednesday? 
• Last Tuesday, News12 reported the GNY Red Cross assisted 9 displaced families affected by a Bronx fire. 
• We hosted Senator Alexis Weik at our “Prepare, Respond, Recover” event at the Sachem Library to improve the safety of our community. 
• A big congratulations to Red Crosser Ethie and our furry friend Zoe on her 100th pet therapy visit to West Point.
• Volunteer Larry Cryer shared his experience of being a lifelong blood donor donating plasma and platelets for the first time in this post. 
• Two weeks ago, our Service to the Armed Forces team participated in Coast Guard Day at Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island to celebrate the 233rd Birthday of US Coast Guard. 

Upcoming Events and Activities

• Aug 18: Join us at Clarkstown Central School District for a Blood Drive sponsored by Assemblyman Kenneth P. Zebrowski! Schedule your appointment using code: clarkstown 
• Sept 18: Are you a young woman professional who is passionate about helping others? Do you want to be part of positive change? We invite you to join the American Red Cross in Greater New York for the 2023-2024 kick-off of Clara’s Council! 
• Oct 26: Get tickets for the Long Island Heroes Celebration: the signature fundraising event for the American Red Cross on Long Island. 
• Donate to the Maui Wildfire Relief fund: In these difficult times, donate to the American Red Cross fund for Maui Wildfire Relief.