Monday, January 30, 2023

In Case You Missed It

Red Cross responded to a 4-alarm fire in the Bronx. (Photo: Michael de Vulpillieres)
Over the last seven days, the Greater New York Red Cross has provided emergency assistance to 187 adults and 46 children following 54 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

Monday, January 23, 2023

In Case You Missed It

Red Cross volunteers were featured on ABC7’s annual safety special, Operation 7: Save a Life.
Over the last seven days, the Greater New York Red Cross has provided emergency assistance to 134 adults and 59 children following 45 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
  • Feb 15: Join us at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, NYC to honor #RedCrossHeroes for their dedicated service and commitment to the community. Purchase your ticket now!
  • Let 2023 be the year you bring hope to a neighbor by becoming a Red Cross volunteer. As a Disaster Action Team volunteer, you can make a real difference in someone’s life after a disaster when they desperately need it most. Sign up to make an impact. #ResolveToVolunteer
  • It's National Blood Donor Month & we’re your biggest fans! To show our thanks for coming to give in January, we're giving you a chance at a trip for 2 to Super Bowl LVII in AZ! Schedule now.

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

In Case You Missed It

Ringing the closing bell of Nasdaq for #NationalBloodDonorMonth.

Over the last seven days, the Greater New York Red Cross has provided emergency assistance to 135 adults and 54 children following 50 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
  • Jan 18: The virtual Pillowcase Project is a free interactive preparedness program designed for children in grades 3 through 5. Co-hosted by NY Councilmember Mercedes Narcisse
  • Jan 21: Red Cross will be featured again in this year’s Operation 7: Save a Life program about emergency preparedness. Tune in Jan 21 at 7pm on ABC7NY.
  • Feb 15: Join us at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, NYC to honor #RedCrossHeroes for their dedicated service and commitment to the community. Purchase your ticket now!
  • It's National Blood Donor Month & we’re your biggest fans! To show our thanks for coming to give in January, we're giving you a chance at a trip for 2 to Super Bowl LVII in AZ! Schedule now: rcblood.org/3WbDQLZ

Monday, January 9, 2023

In Case You Missed It

News 12 reported on several fires and how the Red Cross responded, including one in Yonkers.
Over the last seven days, the Greater New York Red Cross has provided emergency assistance to 108 adults and 23 children following 37 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
  • Jan 10: Join us for a FREE information session to learn how you can uncover your Inner Hero by joining our volunteer team. Multiple opportunities, one lifesaving mission!
  • Feb 15: Join us at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, NYC to honor #RedCrossHeroes for their dedicated service and commitment to the community. Purchase your ticket now!
  • Let 2023 be the year you bring hope to a neighbor by becoming a Red Cross volunteer. As a Disaster Action Team volunteer, you can make a real difference in someone’s life after a disaster when they desperately need it most. Sign up to make an impact. #ResolveToVolunteer
  • For more than 50 years, each U.S. president has proclaimed January as #NationalBloodDonorMonth. Thanks to those who roll up their sleeves and help save lives! Help start the year off strong and make an appointment to give blood or platelets with the Red Cross: rcblood.org/appt

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

In Case You Missed It

Red Crossers supporting emergency personnel at Times Square during New Year's Eve ball drop.

Over the last seven days, the Greater New York Red Cross has provided emergency assistance to 146 adults and 48 children following 53 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
  • Jan 10: Join us for a FREE information session to learn how you can uncover your Inner Hero by joining our volunteer team. Multiple opportunities, one lifesaving mission!
  • What’s one goal you’d like to achieve this year? How about giving a few hours of your time to help people in your community by volunteering with us! Learn more on how to get started and about our most needed volunteer positions: visit www.redcross.org/gnyvolunteer. #ResolveToVolunteer
  • For more than 50 years, each U.S. president has proclaimed January as #NationalBloodDonorMonth. Thanks to those who roll up their sleeves and help save lives! Help start the year off strong and make an appointment to give blood or platelets with the Red Cross: rcblood.org/appt