Monday, October 7, 2024

In Case You Missed It

Long Island Red Cross volunteer Thomas Reed is one of 45 local team members
deployed southeast for Hurricane Helene relief. (Photo: Marko Kokic)
From Sep 30-Oct 6, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 103 adults and 34 children following 42 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

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Monday, September 30, 2024

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Red Crossers from across the country including our own from the
GNY region have deployed to the southeast after Hurricane Helene.
From Sep 23-29, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 89 adults and 29 children following 35 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

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Monday, September 23, 2024

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GNY Red Cross marching in the 48th Annual Queens Hispanic Parade.
From Sep 16-22, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 71 adults and 14 children following 22 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

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94 units of life-saving blood on a beautiful Sunday drive! (Photo: Nathalie Sayago)
From Sep 9-Sep 15, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 123 adults and 38 children following 39 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities.

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Tuesday, September 10, 2024

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NYC Emergency Management National Preparedness Month Family Day at the Staten Island Children's Museum.
From Sep 2-Sep 8, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 129 adults and 37 children following 39 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities.

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024

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Helping out at the Veterans Ice Cream Social at the VA Medical Center in St. Albans. (Photo: Rick Gunter)
From Aug 26-Sep 2, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 167 adults and 51 children following 48 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

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Tuesday, August 27, 2024

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Stony Brook University Community Service Day (Photo: Debbie Gibbons)
From Aug 19-25, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 120 adults and 35 children following 36 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

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Monday, August 19, 2024

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National Night Out in Brentwood, NY. (Photo: Celia Vollmer)
From Aug 12-18, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 142 adults and 50 children following 39 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities.

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Monday, August 12, 2024

In Case You Missed You

GNY Red Cross joins the celebration of Ecuador Independence Day.
From Aug 5-11, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 155 adults and 31 children following 45 local disasters. (See below)

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  • SHORTAGE ALERT: The Red Cross blood supply is rapidly dropping as hospital needs are outpacing donations coming in. You can help overcome the shortage! Come give blood or platelets in August & get a $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. Schedule to give now.
  • Help save lives in your community! Volunteer with a team to install smoke detectors, provide home fire prevention tips, and escape route planning in your neighborhood and around the Greater New York area. Drivers are needed in the New York City area. Learn more about how you can help! #SummertimeWellSpent.
  • Aug 21: Learn how you can help others by volunteering with the Red Cross in this virtual info session.

Monday, August 5, 2024

In Case You Missed It

#MetroNYNRedCross gathering for the Gov. Mario Cuomo Bridge lite red to promote the
5 Towns Rockland Red Cross Blood Drive Challenge. (Photo: Kevin Suttlehan)
From July 29 - August 4th, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 135 adults and 28 children following 36 local disasters. (See below)

Last Week In Review
Upcoming Events and Opportunities:
  • SHORTAGE ALERT: The Red Cross blood supply is rapidly dropping as hospital needs are outpacing donations coming in. You can help overcome the shortage! Come give blood or platelets in August & get a $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. Schedule to give now.
  • When disasters strikes, take action! As a Disaster Action Team volunteer, you can help, so they don’t have to face tough times alone. Apply now!
  • Aug 21: Learn how you can help others by volunteering with the Red Cross in this virtual info session.

Monday, July 29, 2024

In Case You Missed It

Red Cross, Mt. Vernon OEM and Fire Department partner for Senior Preparedness Seminar.
From July 21-28, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 120 adults and 46 children following 36 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

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Tuesday, July 23, 2024

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The #LIRedCross supporting the Wounded Warrior Project at the annual Babylon Soldier Ride.
From July 15-21, the Greater New York Red Cross has provided emergency assistance to 157 adults and 55 children following 43 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

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Monday, July 15, 2024

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Long Island Disaster Team gathered for a fun summer day.
From July 8-14, the Greater New York Red Cross has provided emergency assistance to 119 adults and 36 children following 38 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)
  
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  • Take the driver’s seat this summer! The Red Cross needs you to volunteer! Get started today as an Emergency Response Vehicle driver on our Mass Care team. #SummertimeWellSpent
  • You may enjoy watching heroes in action on screen but plot twist: Blood donors like you help save lives every day. Come give blood in July & get a Fandango Movie Ticket by email to see TWISTERS + a chance at a Ram Big Horn. Book now
  • July 18: The Young Professionals Committee of the Metro NY North Red Cross is holding a Drinks and Discussions event at the office of Fairfield Integrated Systems in Riverside, CT. RSVP with vanessa.broskie@redcross.org.

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

In Case You Missed It

Prepare the Town: Brownsville (Photo: Brett Whysel)
From July 1-7, the Red Cross in Greater New York has provided emergency assistance to 216 adults and 76 children following 46 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 Opportunities
  • Take the driver’s seat this summer! The Red Cross needs you to volunteer! Get started today as an Emergency Response Vehicle driver on our Mass Care team. #SummertimeWellSpent
  • In celebration of the theatrical release of Universal Pictures’ summer blockbuster TWISTERS, be a force of nature for patients in need by giving blood. Come to give July 1-14 for a one-of-a-kind TWISTERS and Red Cross umbrella, while they last! Book now
  • July 18: The Young Professionals Committee of the Metro NY North Red Cross is holding a Drinks and Discussions event at the office of Fairfield Integrated Systems in Riverside, CT. RSVP with vanessa.broskie@redcross.org.

Monday, July 1, 2024

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Red Cross assisted families after fires in Brooklyn, Bronx and Washington Heights.

From June 24-30, the Greater New York Red Cross has provided emergency assistance to 273 adults and 61 children following 34 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024

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Volunteers from throughout the Greater New York region celebrate at the 2024 Volunteer Recognition Event.
Between June 17 and 24, the Greater New York Red Cross has provided emergency assistance to 182 adults and 49 children following 40 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

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Monday, June 17, 2024

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Former GNY Red Crossers Hector Pereira and Mitch Kassel responding to flooding in Florida.
From June 10-16, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 113 adults and 40 children following 32 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from the past week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

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  • June 20: The 6th “We Were There” panel discussion (Zoom registration) will focus on our GNY members who have expertise in working with families and children across multiple lines of service.
  • June 23: Join us for our FY24 Volunteer Awards Ceremony (registered volunteers only) as we recognize the outstanding contributions of our dedicated volunteers. We look forward to seeing you all there to share some Lunch and some quality time!
  • June 24: Join the SI COAD for the Spring 2024 Tabletop Exercise, hosted in collaboration with the American Red Cross of Greater New York. This engaging, discussion-based event offers a valuable opportunity to collaborate with a range of local organizations and stakeholders and explore various role(s) during a disaster scenario.