Monday, July 25, 2022

In Case You Missed It

Speaker of the New York State Assembly, Carl E. Heastie at the sickle cell initiative focused
blood drive at Eastchester Church of God in the Bronx.

Over the last seven days, the Greater New York Red Cross has provided emergency assistance to 204 adults and 76 children following 57 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review
  • As part of Shark Week, we shared a video of Jess Reid from IN Greenwich donating blood as a shark.
  • Valeria Jones, a Red Cross volunteer and IHL expert, shared how she found her passion for international affairs and raising awareness of IHL through working with the Red Cross.

Upcoming Events and Activities
  • Come to give blood, platelets or plasma in July to automatically be entered for a chance to win an exclusive Shark Week merchandise package thanks to Discovery! Schedule your appointment today.
  • Take action and make a difference this July. Every day volunteers are needed to provide vital services to people forced from their homes because of home fires, storms and other emergencies. Apply here to become a Mass Care volunteer today!
  • August 2: Register now for the Red Cross Blood Drive sponsored by OGS at the Empire State Plaza!
  • August 2: Join us for the annual “National Night Out” at the Brentwood Public Library! Learn more here.

Monday, July 18, 2022

In Case You Missed It

Bethpage High School Red Cross Club members and Long Island Red Cross volunteers
hand out waters to participants at the 2022 Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride in Babylon, NY. (Photo: Vito Reciniello)

Over the last seven days, the Greater New York Red Cross has provided emergency assistance to 109 adults and 45 children following 34 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review


Upcoming Events and Activities
  • Take action and make a difference this July. Every day volunteers are needed to provide vital services to people forced from their homes because of home fires, storms and other emergencies. Apply here to become a Mass Care volunteer today!
  • August 2: Register now for the Red Cross Blood Drive sponsored by OGS at the Empire State Plaza!
  • August 2: Join us for the annual “National Night Out” at the Brentwood Public Library! Learn more here.
  • Sink your teeth into these thank-yous! Come in to give blood July 21 - July 24 to get your Shark Week T-shirt. PLUS, all who come in July will be entered for a chance at an outdoor adventure package from Discovery. Make an appointment now!


Monday, July 11, 2022

In Case You Missed It

Navy Reservist and Greater NY Red Cross Regional Preparedness Manager Jason Lyons on duty with Red Cross.
Over the last seven days, the Greater New York Red Cross has provided emergency assistance to 124 adults and 40 children following 41 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

Upcoming Events and Activities
  • Take action and make a difference this July. Every day volunteers are needed to provide vital services to people forced from their homes because of home fires, storms and other emergencies. Apply here to become a Mass Care volunteer today!
  • July 14: Now is the perfect time to join us and get trained to help your local community! Learn about positions with disaster preparedness, communications, volunteer services and more at this Volunteer Info Session.
  • August 2: Register now for the Red Cross Blood Drive sponsored by OGS at the Empire State Plaza!

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

In Case You Missed It

Painting hung at the Finkelstein Memorial Library in Spring Valley, the site of a Red Cross Blood Drive last week.

Over the last seven days, the Greater New York Red Cross has provided emergency assistance to 153 adults and 32 children following 49 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

Upcoming Events and Activities
  • Mental health professionals are needed for Red Cross disaster services. Share your compassion as a Red Cross Volunteer today by completing your application!
  • July 14: Now is the perfect time to join us and get trained to help your local community! Learn about positions with disaster preparedness, communications, volunteer services and much more at this Volunteer Info Session.
  • August 2: Register now for the Red Cross Blood Drive sponsored by OGS at the Empire State Plaza!