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Garden Club of Lawrence decorate holiday wreaths for local
veteran's facilities and senior centers. (Photo: Eric Strausman)

From Dec 2-8, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 232 adults and 58 children following 49 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Last night, PIX11 reported on the Red Cross helping families after a fire on Broadway in the Inwood section of Manhattan.
• This weekend, Long Island board member Alexis Morledge and the Garden Club of Lawrence decorated 35 beautiful wreaths to distribute at local veterans' facilities and senior centers.
• Last Friday, ABC7, News 12 and LoHud reported on the Red Cross assisting multiple residents after two large fires in Mount Vernon mere hours apart.
• The Riverdale Press published an article about practicing fire safety during peak season.
• Metro NY North CEO Stephanie Dunn Ashley’s latest Greenwich Sentinel column focuses on the spirit of giving back during the holidays.
• Last Wednesday, the Red Cross assisted 6 residents after a fire on Hope Lane on Staten Island.
• We shared a video highlighting how the Red Cross helped families after a fire in Inwood (Manhattan) just days before Thanksgiving.
• Last Monday, Gothamist, 1010WINS, PIX11, NY1 and CBS2 reported on the Red Cross helping displaced residents after a fire on East 82nd Street in Manhattan.
• News12 and the Daily Voice also reported on the Red Cross assisting 8 families after a fire on Downing Street in Yonkers.
• We visited Times Square twice in one day to celebrate the ‘Light The World’ Giving Machine Unwrapping Events in New York City.
• As the holidays draw near, we start to look back on 2024 and reflect on the moments that capture the humanitarian spirit of the Red Cross.
• Making the Chinatown community safer around Lunar New Year.
• Opening a reception center in Harlem after a major fire.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• We are looking for volunteers in the following roles: 
• Mass Care Team Member, Emergency Response Vehicle Driver (NYC)
• Disaster Action Team Specialist (NYC) OVERNIGHT SHIFTS PRIORITY
• Disaster Health Services Team Member (NYC) Certified Professionals Only
• Disaster Mental Health Team Member - Licensed Certified Professionals Only
• Disaster Services: Spiritual Care Volunteer - Certified Professionals Only
• Video Editor
• VHS Historical Video Digitizer (NYC)

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Supporting veterans at the Nassau County Stand Down in Freeport, NY. (Photo: Rick Gunter)

From Nov 25 - Dec 1, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 162 adults and 53 children following 43 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Ahead of Thanksgiving Day celebrations, we reminded our neighbors to stay safe while traveling and cooking.
• Early last week, our Services to the Armed Forces team didn't let rainy weather stop them from supporting over 500 veterans at the Nassau County Stand Down in Freeport, NY.
• Senator Roxanne Persaud is helping to “Sound the Alarm” about home fires with this safety PSA.
• We are so thankful to the students and community of the Archer Street School in Freeport, NY for raising $2400 to support the Red Cross!
• VIDEO: We featured Elias Higgs, a disaster response manager for the Red Cross in New York City, who recently deployed for his first time ever to a national deployment.
• Last Tuesday, CBS2 and ABC7 reported on the Red Cross assisting 3 families after a fire on West 204th Street in Inwood.
• News 12 also reported on another fire on New Jersey Ave in Brooklyn, where the Red Cross provided emergency assistance to 3 families.
• As the holidays draw near, we start to look back on 2024 and reflect on the moments that capture the humanitarian spirit of the Red Cross.
• Supporting families displaced after a fire at Holland Avenue in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx.
• Red Cross preparedness volunteer Alex Poku and Pedro the Penguin taught children how to better prepare for emergencies.
• Our annual blood drive at West Point.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• We are looking for volunteers in the following roles: 
• Mass Care Team Member, Emergency Response Vehicle Driver (NYC)
• Disaster Action Team Specialist (NYC) OVERNIGHT SHIFTS PRIORITY
• Disaster Health Services Team Member (NYC) Certified Professionals Only
• Disaster Mental Health Team Member - Licensed Certified Professionals Only
• Disaster Services: Spiritual Care Volunteer - Certified Professionals Only
• Video Editor
• VHS Historical Video Digitizer (NYC)
• Dec 4-8: Our Greater New York Disaster Workforce Engagement team is holding Winter Training Weekend — register here.

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The Home Fire Preparedness Team installed 140 alarms in 96 Peekskill homes – in one day!

From Nov 18-24, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 105 adults and 30 children following 46 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• We shared a video highlighting the Red Cross response on November 14 to an apartment fire in Howard Beach.
• Last Thursday, the Red Cross GNY Green Team held its first Red Cross Clothing swap this week, a fun and sustainable way for both staff and volunteers to refresh their gear while reducing Red Cross textile waste.
• Our amazing Home Fire Preparedness Team installed 140 alarms in 96 Peekskill homes – in one day!
• November is National Youth Involvement Month! Isabella from the Scarsdale High School Red Cross Club recently shared a poem about volunteering that we think captures the spirit of youth volunteerism.
• Last week, our new Regional CEO Doreen Thomann-Howe continued her tour of the boroughs and met with the Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• We are looking for volunteers in the following roles: 
• Mass Care Team Member, Emergency Response Vehicle Driver (NYC)
• Disaster Action Team Specialist (NYC) OVERNIGHT SHIFTS PRIORITY
• Disaster Health Services Team Member (NYC) Certified Professionals Only
• Disaster Mental Health Team Member - Licensed Certified Professionals Only
• Disaster Services: Spiritual Care Volunteer - Certified Professionals Only
• Video Editor
• VHS Historical Video Digitizer (NYC)
• Dec 4-8: Our Greater New York Disaster Workforce Engagement team is holding Winter Training Weekend — register here.

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NY Islanders owner Jon Ledecky having fun with good Samaritans Anthony Lagos and
Kevin Losee at the Long Island Heroes Celebration. (Photo: Eric Strausman)

From Nov 11-17, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 145 adults and 45 children following 47 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Last Friday, ABC7, Hoodline, and QNS reported on the Red Cross opening a reception center to assist families after a fire on 151st Avenue in Howard Beach, Queens.
• Last Thursday, News 12 reported on the #LIRedCross Long Island Heroes Celebration where Global Industrial Company, NY Islanders owner Jon Ledecky, and good Samaritans Anthony Lagos and Kevin J. Losee were all honored for their contributions to the community.
• For Veterans Day, we recognized five amazing Red Crossers who have also served the country through the armed forces: Scott Piper, Jason Lyons, Frantz Metellus, Ramon Barreras, and Mauricio Serrato.
• Red Crossers marched in Veterans Day parades held in New York City and Greenwich.
• The day after Veterans Day, we held our 6th Annual Women of Service ceremony in Central Park to honor extraordinary women who have served our country and our local communities. More photos of the event can be found here.
• We are very proud of pet-therapy volunteer Sicario for being a part of the Operation Good Boy and Walmart campaign. 🐶

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Nov 21: Join us for a special event to benefit the Red Cross and experience an exclusive preview our curated collection at Pologeorgis in Greenwich, CT.
• Dec 4-8: Our Greater New York Disaster Workforce Engagement team is holding Winter Training Weekend — register here.

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#LIRedCross volunteers assisted residents after a fire in a Roslyn Heights apartment complex. (Photo: Vivian Moy)

From Nov 4-10, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 102 adults and 29 children following 41 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• On the anniversary of the November 2018 Camp Fire that destroyed the small California town of Paradise, we shared our special two-part podcast episode devoted to remembering one of the deadliest wildfires in California history.
• The Staten Island Advance reported on the Red Cross assisting two residents after a fire on Token Street last Wednesday.
• Last Tuesday, #LIRedCross volunteers took care of some grateful residents and their pets in the aftermath of a fire in their #RoslynHeights apt complex.
• Senator Patricia Canzoneri Fitzpatrick is helping the Red Cross “Sound the Alarm” about home fires with this PSA.
• The Norwood News reported on the Red Cross assisting 4 families after a fire on Sedgwick Ave in the Bronx.
• The Queens Chronicle reported on Tuesday that the American Red Cross responded to a fatal fire in Jamaica the previous weekend.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• JOIN OUR TEAM! We have an opening on our development team for a new Regional Director of Development, Individual and Foundation Partnerships. This role leads the team responsible for increasing the American Red Cross’s capacity for engaging with major donors and foundation partners throughout the GNY Region.
• Nov 12: Extraordinary women who served our country and our local communities will be honored at an annual “Women of Service for America” tribute ceremony at the NYC Women’s Veterans Grove in Central Park on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 11am. The event will be livestreamed on Facebook Live.
• Nov 14: Get hyped with this sizzle reel for the upcoming Long Island Heroes Celebration where we will be honoring Jon Ledecky, co-owner of the New York Islanders, Global Industrial Company and Good Samaritan heroes Anthony Lagos and Kevin J. Losee.
• The Long Island Heroes Celebration silent auction is open!! Place your bids for exciting activities, trips, capes and more!!

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Congrats to David Jones and the rest of Team Red Cross for running the
TCS NYC Marathon to benefit the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross.

From Oct 28-Nov 3, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 191 adults and 44 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, as we “fall back” for daylight savings time, we reminded everyone to test their smoke alarms and get a jump on seasonal safety tips.
• Congrats to Team Red Cross for running the TCS NYC Marathon to benefit the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross!
• Last Friday, CBS2, PIX11, FOX5 and amNY, reported on the Red Cross opening a reception center and assisting 34 families after a 6-alarm fire in Harlem. Mayor Eric Adams and Congressman Adriano Espaillat encouraged impacted residents to reach out to the Red Cross.
• We’re proud to partner with NYC Administration for Children's Services every year to help trick-or-treaters enjoy Halloween safely. 🎃
• 🎶We’re looking for, looking for, looking for volunteers in healthcare, nurses, shelter workers, kind eyes.🎶
• Our new regional CEO Doreen Howe met with Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson as part of her regional tour to discuss many pressing issues, challenges and opportunities as well as selfless the contributions of our most valuable assets, our incredible volunteers.
• #LongIsland chapter CEO Jose Dominguez recently spoke with Newsday TV regarding home fires. He reminded everyone to test their smoke alarm monthly to help keep their family safe.
• National Red Cross featured the story of our own local Sickel Cell Warrior, Ashely Flowers, to help raise awareness on the importance of donating blood to uplift those with Sickel cell disease.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• We are looking for volunteers in the following roles: 
• Mass Care Team Member, Emergency Response Vehicle Driver (NYC)
• Disaster Action Team Specialist (NYC) OVERNIGHT SHIFTS PRIORITY
• Disaster Health Services Team Member (NYC) Certified Professionals Only
• Disaster Mental Health Team Member - Licensed Certified Professionals Only
• Disaster Services: Spiritual Care Volunteer - Certified Professionals Only
• Video Editor
• VHS Historical Video Digitizer (NYC)
• Nov 14: Get hyped with this sizzle reel for the upcoming Long Island Heroes Celebration where we will be honoring Jon Ledecky, co-owner of the New York Islanders and good Samaritan heroes Anthony Lagos and Kevin J. Losee

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Day of service on Staten Island with 3 NYS Assembly Members teaming up
with Red Cross to install free smoke alarms in the community.

From Oct 21-27, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 139 adults and 38 children following 41 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Over the weekend, we had a day of service on Staten Island with NYS Assembly Members Michael Reilly, Michael Tannousis and Sam Pirozzolo to install lifesaving smoke alarms during fire prevention month.
• Last Friday, News 12, NY Newsday, the Long Island Press reported on the #LIRedCross provided financial assistance to 10 families after a fire on Main Street in West Hampton Beach.
• On the same day, CBS2 and Gothamist reported on the Red Cross assisting 4 families with emergency housing and financial aid after a fire on Beaumont Ave in the Bronx.
• In her latest column with the Greenwich Sentinel, Metro NY North CEO, Stephanie Dunn Ashley, discusses working remotely, using technology to connect with teams on the ground and coordinating reunification efforts in North Carolina.
• Since 2016, Rebecca Tirado has been with the Greater NY Red Cross in different roles. She recently return home from deployment to Florida as a shelter manager and ERV coordinator.
• Chandra Hew also recently finished her two-weeks of deployment in a virtual role to help reunite family and loved ones after Hurricane Helene.
• Vito Reciniello, our Community Disaster Program Manager for Long Island, joined John Lynch on Connoisseur Media to talk about our ongoing response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and all that is still happening on Long Island while we support our neighbors in the southeast.
• We are so excited to welcome David Jones to Team Red Cross for the 2024 TCS NYC Marathon! He recently shared his inspirational story about how he traveled 17 miles on-foot through Hurricane Helene's debris to make it to his daughter's wedding on the Drew Barrymore Show.
• Debora Bausenwein celebrated an emotional birthday while in Florida as part of Helene/Milton hurricane relief operations.
• Last Tuesday, the Norwood News reported on the Red Cross assisting 3 families after a fire on University Ave. in the Bronx.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• We are looking for volunteers in the following roles: 
• Mass Care Team Member, Emergency Response Vehicle Driver (NYC)
• Disaster Action Team Specialist (NYC) OVERNIGHT SHIFTS PRIORITY
• Disaster Health Services Team Member (NYC) Certified Professionals Only
• Disaster Mental Health Team Member - Licensed Certified Professionals Only
• Disaster Services: Spiritual Care Volunteer - Certified Professionals Only
• Video Editor
• VHS Historical Video Digitizer (NYC)
• Nov 3: Just 6 weeks to go until the 2024 TCS NYC Marathon! Good luck to our Team Red Cross members like Jackie and Emmet as they train to run the 26.2 miles across NYC in support of our lifesaving mission.
• Nov 14: Get hyped with this sizzle reel for the upcoming Long Island Heroes Celebration.