In Case You Missed It - Apr 26

NY State Senator Stewart-Cousins (left) and Metro New York North Red Cross CEO Mary Young (right)
at Yonkers Home Fire Preparedness Campaign event.

Over the last 7 days, the Greater New York Red Cross provided emergency assistance to 147 adults and 46 children following 56 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities (see below).

Last Week in Review

• Throughout the week, Red Crossers from across the country have been providing immediate relief to residents of Houston impacted by historic flooding there.
• Last Sunday, Red Crossers helped several families displaced by a massive fire on Arlington Rd. in Brooklyn. See NY1 coverage of the blaze. 
• Also on Sunday, Red Cross volunteers manned tables to distribute information about Red Cross services at the Staten Island Classic Car Show and at an Ecuador Earthquake Benefit in Queens. 
• Working with NY State Senator Stewart-Cousins, Red Cross volunteers and partners installed free smoke alarms in Yonkers on Saturday. Check out the Journal News coverage of the event (paid login required). 
• Long-time Red Cross volunteer Howard Moi shared why he joined the Red Cross in our latest #MyRedCrossLife Instagram post. 
• Last Thursday, on Red Cross Giving Day, our organization was able to raise over $2.5 million to #Help1Family. A massive “THANK YOU” to anyone who donated. 
• Greater New York CEO Josh Lockwood sat down with NY1 reporter Tar Lynn Wagner and NBC4’s Natalie Pasquarella to help kick-off Giving Day. 
• Prior to the start of Giving Day, What’s Trending and other media partners held a Tubeathon to help benefit the Red Cross and Red Cross volunteers appeared on the Today Show Plaza. 
• The Times Beacon Record profiled sibling Red Crossers Joe and Lori-Ann Spaccarelli and all the important work they do with the Home Fire Safety Campaign.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Calling all golf lovers! Barclays is looking for support at the PGA tour playoffs this summer from August 23-28 in Farmingdale, LI. Signing up gets you full admission to the tournament for you and a guest. Learn more about this great opportunity. Don't forget to select American Red Cross as your affiliation when you register!
• Apr 26, 28: Red Cross blood drive: 1 to 7pm: 520 West 49th Street, Manhattan. Schedule an appointment to donate today. 
• April 30: #GetAlarmedNYC is coming to St. Albans Queens. Volunteer to help out, or sign up to get a free smoke alarm installed in your home. 
• May 4: For weeks now, Star Wars: Force for Change has been raising money for good causes (the Red Cross is a beneficiary). There are many fun weekly challenges leading up to Star Wars “May the 4th Be With You” Day. 
• May 7, 14: The Citizen Preparedness Corps (CPC) is looking for more trainers and is holding presenter training sessions on May 7 and 14. If you are a interested Red Cross volunteer, please email olga.wallace@redcross.org.