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News 12 spoke with Sickle Cell Warrior Ashley Flowers about the importance of donating blood.

From January 22 to 28, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 183 adults and 50 children following 59 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from the past week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Over the weekend, NY State Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz attended a blood drive in the Riverdale section of the Bronx hosted by the Red Cross Youth Club at Horace Mann High School.
• News 12 spoke with Metro NY North Red Cross CEO Stephanie Dunn Ashley and sickle cell warrior and blood donor ambassador Ashley Flowers about the importance of giving blood during the current national shortage.
• News 12 reported on how members of the Delta Sigma Theta Bronx Alumni Chapter joined up with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive Friday.
• The Long Island Herald reported on how the #LIRedCross assisted residents after disasters throughout January.
• Last Thursday, our interim CEO Celena Sarillo joined our NYC Disaster Action Team members for a response shift last night.
• Last week, we shared this viral video of our Regional Disaster Program Officer, Dario Diaz, explaining why volunteers should deploy to large-scale disaster relief operations outside of Greater New York.
• Lisa Prindle, with her mom, shared how many times they’ve donated blood to encourage others to give during the current national blood shortage.
• CBS NY, News 12 and the Gothamist reported on a fire on Boynton Ave in the Bronx where the Red Cross provided 5 families with emergency housing.

Upcoming Events and Activities

• In 2024, resolve to gift your skills through pro bono work. During large disasters, the Red Cross is looking for licensed mental health professionals to support the emotional health of individuals, families, and communities. Sign up to volunteer with us!
• Feb 5-8: Mark your calendars for the upcoming Red Cross Blood Drive at West Point Military Academy.
• Feb 21: Join us for a virtual Volunteer Info Session to learn more about how you can make a difference in your community and help people when they need it the most.
• Mar 6: Join us in Manhattan as the American Red Cross recognizes civic leaders and heroic individuals who embody our humanitarian mission at the annual Red Cross Heroes Gala.

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Red Cross responded to a fire on Holland Avenue in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx.
(Photo: Síle Moloney/Norwood News)

From January 16 to 22, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 249 adults and 77 children following 51 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from the past week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• #LIRedCross volunteer and Brentwood resident Celia Vollmer was featured as a Hometown Hero in Newsday.
• The Norwood News reported on a fire last Thursday on Holland Ave in the Bronx where the Red Cross assisted 3 families.
• Last Wednesday, CBS NY spoke with disaster responder Franddy Rodriguez supporting residents after a floor collapse in Queens Village.
• Last Tuesday, News 12 reported on the Red Cross assisting 20 families in the Tremont section of the Bronx.
• On the 15th Anniversary of the Miracle on the Hudson, Red Crossers celebrated with passengers of Flight 1549.
• Last Monday, #LIRedCrossers responded to an electrical fire in Centereach where they assisted four families displaced from their home.
• A big THANK YOU to our volunteers who have deployed to help our neighbors in New Jersey after winter storms brought flooding to several parts of the state.
• The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Patch and Brooklyn Paper reported on our team working with the FDNY and FDNY Foundation to install over 100 free smoke alarms in Brooklyn for #MLKDayofService.
• Last week, the #LIRedCross held a Shelter Simulation training at Brentwood Union Free School District to learn how to manage a shelter in a disaster.

Upcoming Events and Activities

• 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 signing up to volunteer with us!
• Jan 27: Come join us at the In Person Volunteer Open House to discuss our open volunteer positions, answer questions and assist with the volunteer application process. Snacks will be provided after the presentation.
• Feb 5-8: Mark your calendars for the upcoming Red Cross Blood Drive at West Point Military Academy.
• Mar 6: Join us in Manhattan as the American Red Cross recognizes civic leaders and heroic individuals who embody our humanitarian mission at the annual Red Cross Heroes Gala.

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Red Cross Responders assist residents after a tree collapsed on a Queens home.

From January 8 to 14, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 146 adults and 45 children following 52 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from the past week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• CBS2 reported on a tree falling on a Queens home where the Red Cross provided assistance to 11 individuals, including emergency lodging.
• Last Saturday, #LIRedCross volunteers were out installing smoke alarms and providing fire safety education in the community.
• It was a #FantasticFriday in the Greater NY Region as we welcomed three of our national leaders for a special Town Hall Meeting.
• In her latest column in the Greenwich Sentinel, Metro NY North Chapter CEO Stephanie Dunn Ashley encouraged all generations to work together and roll up their sleeves to donate blood.
• Last Wednesday, our SAF team brought lightly-used donated coats from Greenwich, CT to Veterans in Westchester County.
• The Bronx Times reported on a retaining wall collapse last Wednesday on Anthony Ave. where the Red Cross provided 12 adults and 3 children with emergency housing.
• Amidst a series of winter storms impacting the region, Long Island CEO Jose Dominguez talks to News12 Long Island about how to prepare for winter weather.
• In this new article published last week by Red Cross volunteer Barbara Gaynes, you can read about the work of DAT members through the experiences of residents who received their help.
• News12 Westchester, NY1 and CBS 880 radio covered the ongoing blood shortage, which includes a 20-year low in blood donors.

Upcoming Events and Activities

• What if in 2024 you can make a difference for people on the worst day of their lives? From a single-family fire to large-scale hurricane or flood, Recovery Care Caseworkers meet the disaster-caused needs of individuals and families by matching Red Cross assistance and community resources to their needs.
• Jan 27: Come join us at the In Person Volunteer Open House to discuss our open volunteer positions, answer questions and assist with the volunteer application process. Snacks will be provided after the presentation.

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Red Cross volunteers Jonathan Liles and Mary Cueva pack up smoke alarms in preparation for a Home Fire Campaign installation appointment in the Bronx. (Photo: Frederic Klein)

From January 1 to 7, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 128 adults and 54 children following 47 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from past week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• January is National Blood Donor Month, and Bronx mom Irene Guanill hosts three blood drives per year with the Red Cross in honor of her late son, Jason, who loved to donate blood.
• News12, NY1, and other media outlets shared that the Red Cross is experiencing a blood shortage, as the number of people donating blood is the lowest it's been in 20 years.
• Our Long Island CEO Jose Dominguez attended the Long Island Association State of the Region event alongside our board member Ming Chiang of Hello Taiwan last Friday.
• Our Greater New York Disaster Action Team had quite a long day of activity on New Year’s Eve. Read about it here.
• Last week, we published an article about volunteer Jonathan Liles’ second shift as a Home Fire Campaign installer.
• Last Wednesday, the Bronx Times and CBS2 reported on the Red Cross providing emergency assistance to a family after a tragic fire on Barnes Avenue in the Bronx.
• News12 reported on a fire in the Highbridge section of the Bronx where the Red Cross helped 5 displaced families.
• The Rockland Report posted an article about the Metro NY North Chapter announcing its 2024 Red & White Ball Co-Chairs, Committee, and Honorees.

Upcoming Events and Activities

• EMERGENCY BLOOD SHORTAGE: The Red Cross blood supply has fallen to critically low levels. Your blood or platelet donation is needed now to help alleviate the shortage and ensure lifesaving medical procedures are not delayed. Don’t wait – sign up to donate.
• Jan 12: Join national Red Cross leaders Brad Kieserman, Jennifer Pipa, and Koby Langley at a Special Town Hall Meeting. They will provide an update on operations across the country, share their vision for 2024, and answer your questions. RSVP via this link.
• Jan 27: Come join us at the In Person Volunteer Open House to discuss our open volunteer positions, answer questions and assist with the volunteer application process. Snacks will be provided after the presentation.

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Red Crossers rang in the New Year at Times Square by supporting first responders. (Photo: Eric Strausman)

From December 26th to Jan 2nd, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 225 adults and 68 children following 53 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from that past two week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Red Crossers rang in the New Year at Times Square by supporting first responders from the afternoon to the ball drop at midnight!
• Earlier in the evening, PIX11 interviewed Red Cross responder Sean Patrick McNerney about how the Red Cross was assisting residents on Schenck Boulevard in East New York after a fire displaced 80 residents.
• As with every Christmas Day, we also celebrated the birthday of our iconic founder Clara Barton.
• Long Island Disaster Action Team member Mitchell Ostrover spoke with News12 after a December 28 fire in Roslyn.
• On December 21, our NYC Disaster Action Team responded to a fire on 9th St in Brooklyn and provided emergency assistance to 4 families.
• On December 20, the Greater New York Red Cross opened up a Service Center to assist 88 households after a 5-alarm fire on 39th street in Sunnyside, Queens. See news coverage from CBS2, FOX5, ABC7, PIX11, USA Today, and more.
• Hear why Raymona Dawkins volunteers with the Sound the Alarm program.
• Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton helped “Sound the Alarm” about home fires with this PSA.

Upcoming Events and Activities

• New Year, New Goals! Add volunteering to your resolution list by becoming a Red Cross volunteer. Get started by learning about our most-needed volunteer positions, here.#ResolveToVolunteer
• Jan 3: Don’t wrap up 2023 without signing up to give blood or platelets! You can help give a patient hope for a brighter 2024. Join us for the Do It for Jason blood drive on January 3 or schedule your blood or platelet donation for another day.
• Jan 12: Join national Red Cross leaders Brad Kieserman, Jennifer Pipa, and Koby Langley at a Special Town Hall Meeting. They will provide an update on operations across the country, share their vision for 2024, and answer your questions. RSVP via this link.
• Jan 27: Come join us at the In Person Volunteer Open House to discuss our open volunteer positions, answer questions and assist with the volunteer application process. Snacks will be provided after the presentation.