In Case You Missed It

10-minute-long documentary, 9/11: Responding to America's Tragedy. 

From Sept 7-13, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 79 adults and 24 children following 35 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• For the 25th anniversary of September 11, we are reflecting on the many ways that day shaped our lives, our communities and our commitment to service through the stories of the following volunteers and staff:
• Dena Sperling
• Mozelle McQuade
• Libby Richardson
• Jesennia Rodriguez
• Linda Certo
• Alec Cecil
• Lea Chiu-Adisa
• As part of the “We Were There” series, we held a panel discussion on how the tragedy of September 11th was a pivotal moment for positive change through service and leadership.
• We posted this 10-minute-long documentary, 9/11: Responding to America's Tragedy, filmed just days and weeks after 9/11, as a tribute to the more than 57,000 team members who provided critical disaster relief like food and water for emergency workers, financial assistance for families, and mental health support to those affected.
• Last Saturday, News12 reported on the Red Cross helping 4 families after a fire on West Burda Pl in New City (Rockland County).
• For #BloodCollectorsWeek, we celebrated the compassion and commitment of professional blood collectors in our region, who help support a positive experience for our local donors and ensure blood is available to patients in need everywhere.
• Our Government Liaison team met with Assemblyman Sam Berger and Councilmember Shanel Thomas-Henry to help foster collaboration on making our communities safer and more resilient from disasters.
• Joe, Viv, Joann, Adrian and Paul checked in from Ohio, where they are deployed to support communities affected by recent storms and floods.
• Our team had loads of fun during Council member Sandra Ung's UNG-believable Back to School Block Party in Queens.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Give. Clip. Carry kindness. Come to give blood or platelets Sept. 1-20 and we'll thank you with an exclusive Red Cross x Hello Kitty plush mascot clip and surprise sticker pack, while they last. The clip is perfect for your keys or backpack! Book now.

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We honored Simone Kelly with the Red Cross Lifesaving Award for
her heroic actions during the Knicks championship parade.

From August 31 - September 6, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 91 adults and 39 children following 29 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• On Sunday, Hoodline and News12 reported on the Red Cross providing emergency assistance to 15 households after a 2-alarm fire in Kensington (Brooklyn).
• 1010wins, CBS2, and NBC4 reported on the Red Cross recognizing Simone Kelly with the American Red Cross Lifesaving Award after saving an unconscious man’s life during the Knicks championship parade.
• We provided fire safety and disaster preparedness information at the CUNY Coalition for Students with Disabilities Accessibility Fair at Lehman College.
• Red Cross partner Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause’s Bodie and Olive helped spread comfort at a West Point blood drive.
• Last Tuesday evening, PIX11 and QNS reported on the Red Cross assisting 2 families following a fire in South Ozone Park (Queens).

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Sep 10: Join us for We Were There: Reflections on 9/11, where we will bring together participants for whom the tragedy of September 11th was a pivotal moment for positive change through service and leadership. Registration for IN-PERSON LOCATION: The Halls at GNY HQ, 520 West 49th Street, New York, NY and VIRTUAL LOCATION: Zoom.
• Give. Clip. Carry kindness. Come to give blood or platelets Sept. 1-20 and we'll thank you with an exclusive Red Cross x Hello Kitty plush mascot clip and surprise sticker pack, while they last. The clip is perfect for your keys or backpack! Book now.

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Helping families prepare for disaster at back-to-school events in Queens and Yonkers.

From August 24-30, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 129 adults and 41 children following 47 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Sunday evening, Patch reported on the #LIRedCross responding to a fire in Port Washington, Nassau County.
• Last weekend, the #LIRedCross was at Legislator Sam Gonzalez' Salsa Festival in Brentwood, distributing safety information and signed up attendees for free smoke alarm installations!
• Last Week, we helped families prepare for disasters at Back-to-School events in Queens and in Yonkers.
• PIX11 reported on the Red Cross x Hello Kitty promotion, where you can get a free Hello Kitty plush when you #GiveBlood, starting in September.
• On Thursday, QNS reported on the Red Cross providing emergency assistance to 2 households in South Ozone Park (Queens).
• Also on Thursday, Hoodline and News12 reported on the Red Cross responding to a fire in Pelham Parkway (Bronx).
• Last Monday, News12 reported on the Red Cross providing emergency housing for 3 residents after a fire on Vermont Street in Brooklyn.
• We posted this viral YouTube post, highlighting a Red Cross response to a devastating fire in Flushing (Queens).
• Back in June, Delta Airlines was recognized with the Biomedical Champion Award, for its collaboration with the Red Cross to host dozens of blood drives since 1941.
• Watch as long-time blood donor Helen explains why she donates blood.
• Also, Oyster Bay Councilwoman Vicki Walsh posted a PSA on our #SoundTheAlarm program.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Sep 10: Join us for We Were There: Reflections on 9/11, where we will bring together participants for whom the tragedy of September 11th was a pivotal moment for positive change through service and leadership. Registration for IN-PERSON LOCATION: The Halls at GNY HQ, 520 West 49th Street, New York, NY and VIRTUAL LOCATION: Zoom.
• The wait is over! Come to give blood Sept. 1-20 and we’ll say thanks with an exclusive Red Cross x Hello Kitty plush mascot clip and surprise sticker pack, while they last. Schedule your visit today.

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The Red Cross opened a reception center to help residents after a fire on DeKalb Ave in the Bronx.

From August 17-23, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 287 adults and 71 children following 25 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Early Monday morning, PIX11 reported on the Red Cross helping 2 families after a fatal fire on Shore Rd in Bay Ridge (Brooklyn).
• Last Thursday, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson thanked the Red Cross for opening a reception center at MMCC Community Center to help residents displaced by a fire on DeKalb Avenue in the Bronx. News12, ABC7, CBS2, Hoodline and Norwood News and reported on the incident.
• Last Tuesday, NYCEM Commissioner Christina Farrell recognized the American Red Cross of Greater New York during #NYCNonprofitWeek for its decades of service to New Yorkers.
• Back in June, Olivia Haunso was recognized with the Disaster Response Award, for her commitment to helping residents after an emergency.
• Metro NY North Board Members recently trained in CPR and AED to demonstrate how we never know when or where an emergency will occur, but we can be prepared when moments matter.
• Recently, Staten Island CDPM Clarisse led a shelter training in French for our French-speaking volunteers.
• We had a great day at the FDNY Bronx block party on Aug 16th! Our team was super excited to meet Bronx neighbors, FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
• Development Communications Manager, Zaide Manzur, celebrated her two-year anniversary with the Red Cross by going live on Noticias Telemundo as a National Spokesperson.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Sep 10: Join us for We Were There: Reflections on 9/11, where we will bring together participants for whom the tragedy of September 11th was a pivotal moment for positive change through service and leadership. Registration for IN-PERSON LOCATION: The Halls at GNY HQ, 520 West 49th Street, New York, NY and VIRTUAL LOCATION: Zoom.

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#MetroNYNRedCross distributing preparedness information at the Ossining Collective's Back-to-School Festival.

From August 10-16, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 163 adults and 46 children following 37 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• The #LIRedCross was proud to join the Oyster Jamboree & Frolic in Port Jefferson, NY, for a day filled with beautiful weather, great music, delicious food, and an incredible community turnout.
• News12 covered the Ossining Collective's second annual Back-to-School Festival on Saturday where the #MetroNYNRedCross shared preparedness information with families.
• We were excited to join Univision Regreso a Clase events in Queens and the Bronx, connecting with hundreds of families and sharing important safety information as students prepare for the new school year.
• Last Wednesday, QNS and CBS2 reported on the Red Cross helping 2 families after a fire on 91st St in Woodhaven (Queens).
• Greater New York Red Crossers Vivian and Lenia gave updates from their deployments across the country.
• We shared this reel remembering the Northeast Blackout of August 14, 2003.
• Back in June, Susue Huie was recognized with the Service to the Armed Forces Award for demonstrating an unwavering commitment to excellence in providing home comforts and critical services to members of the military, veterans, and their families.
• This YouTube short showed how Ned stepped up to donate blood so there's a supply for those who need it.
• This video reel highlighted the #LIRedCross helping 2 residents after a fire on Arlington St in New Cassel (Nassau County) on July 24.
• Assemblyman Patrick J. Carroll partnered with us to help make his district safer by installing free smoke alarms in homes.
• Last Monday, News12 reported on the Red Cross helping 7 adults and 1 child after a fire on Nelson Ave in the Bronx.
• Our team was excited to participate in the FDNY Block Party on Staten Island last weekend. They welcomed Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore and shared fire safety information with local residents.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• While we're no longer facing a blood crisis, the blood supply is extremely vulnerable — especially as we approach new seasonal challenges, like end-of-summer travel & back-to-school activities which can disrupt donors' availability to give. Please donate.

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The Red Cross helped a family rescue 12 dogs after a fatal fire in Norwood (Bronx). Photo: Dean Moses 

From August 3-9, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 115 adults and 29 children following 38 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• GNY Red Crossers like Vivian Moy and Lenia Kiki have deployed across the country in response to tornadoes, wildfires and flooding.
• Last Friday, CBS2 reported on the Red Cross assisting 8 residents after a lightning strike caused a fire at the Parth Knolls Apartment Complex on Hawkes Avenue in Westchester.
• From Brentwood to Staten Island to Yonkers to Spring Valley, our team had a great time during National Night Out, sharing important safety and preparedness information with our neighbors across 12 communities.
• Last Wednesday, NY1, amNY, NY Daily News, Gothamist, SI Advance, ABC7, News12, PIX11, FOX5, CBS2 and Norwood News reported on the Red Cross opening a reception center and helping 18 families after a fatal fire on East 209th Street in Norwood (Bronx).
• We posted this web story about how the third annual Battle of the Clubs generated 65 units of life saving blood, including 20 first-time blood donors.
• Back in June, we recognized Les Sugai with the International Services Award for his exceptional local work, which has global impact in saving lives of the world’s most vulnerable people.
• We posted a reel highlighting the Red Cross helping 6 families after a fire on Briggs Ave in the Bronx on July 16.
• Emily Miethner shared the story with ABC7 about how she received 20+ blood transfusions post birth to help bring attention to the historic blood shortage happening now.
• First-time donor Síle knows the importance of maintaining a good blood supply to help each other.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• For only the 2nd time in its history, the Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis. Patients may already be impacted. Blood donations have fallen to a 4-year summer low. Donors, especially those with type O blood, are needed ASAP to help save lives. Book your appointment now.

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#LIRedCross installing free smoke alarms with Assemblyman Kwani B. O'Pharrow (Photo: John Waldman)

From July 27-August 2, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 123 adults and 34 children following 34 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• This past week, ABC7 and Patch reported the Red Cross declared a national blood supply crisis.
• Amid the blood supply crisis, #MNYNRedCross CEO Stephanie Dunn Ashley urges people to #GiveBlood or to sign up as a blood donor ambassador.
• Last Thursday, #LIRedCross installed free smoke alarms with Assemblyman Kwani B. O'Pharrow in Amityville homes.
• We shared an Instagram reel recognizing Zeana Tan and the Manhattan Center for Science and Math for their remarkable leadership, organization, and impact.
• At a blood drive in Mount Kisco Public Library, Senator Pete Harckham encouraged people to donate blood and to become a #lifesaver.
• Last Tuesday, Paddles Up Pickleball hosted their American Red Cross Mix & Match Charity Tournament, raising funds to support the lifesaving mission of #RedCrossNY.
• Also on Tuesday, our team stopped by Pronto of Long Island to teach basic first aid to children during their Summer Youth Program.
• Watch this video highlighting the Red Cross assisting 3 families after a fire in Woodhaven (Queens).
• Fordham University student Bienvenido feels fulfilled after donating blood.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• For only the 2nd time in its history, the Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis. Patients may already be impacted. Blood donations have fallen to a 4-year summer low. Donors, especially those with type O blood, are needed ASAP to help save lives. Book your appointment now.