In Case You Missed It

Over the last seven days, the Greater New York Red Cross has provided emergency assistance to 143 adults and 40 children following 40 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Outreach team had a great time sharing preparedness information on Saturday during a community event at Gateway Christian Center in Valley Stream, NY.
• Volunteer Gio Mata also trained 11 chaplains in emergency preparedness in Far Rockaway, NY.
• Last Friday, CBS NY reported on how the Jill and John Coyle Blood Donor Center in Greenwich, CT has seen an influx of new blood donors after the Red Cross implemented new, inclusive FDA guidelines.
• Hey Barbie! Our summer intern produced this fun beach safety video inspired by the Summer Blockbuster.
• Last Wednesday, News 12 reported on the Red Cross assisting thirteen families after a building was vacated in Mott Haven.
• It’s that time of year again! Get ready to go back to school with these important back-to-school tips.
• Last Tuesday, we trained 240 students in Hands Only CPR at the Back to School Resource Fair held at Yankee Stadium.
• The NY Yankees also helped us to “Sound the Alarm” about home fire safety with this video PSA.
• Pat recently shared her experience about making her first apheresis donation of platelets.
• The Metro New York North Chapter welcomed Katie Fortunato as a new board member.

Upcoming Events and Activities

• Aug 24: Come donate blood at the Taylor Pavilion South in Valhalla, NY this Thursday. Schedule your appointment at redcrossblood.org.
• Sept 18: Are you a young woman professional who is passionate about helping others? Do you want to be part of positive change? We invite you to join the American Red Cross in Greater New York for the 2023-2024 kick-off of Clara’s Council!
• Oct 26: Get tickets for the Long Island Heroes Celebration: the signature fundraising event for the American Red Cross on Long Island.
• Donate to the Maui Wildfire Relief fund: In these difficult times, donate to the American Red Cross fund for Maui Wildfire Relief.