Monday, April 29, 2024

In Case You Missed It

The #RedWhiteBall honored heroes in our community who rise above tremendous obstacles to help others.
From Apr. 22-28, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 201 adults and 57 children following 41 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from the past week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review
Upcoming Events and Activities
  • May 1: Join us on Long Island to help install free smoke alarms in Mastic and surrounding communities for a Sound the Alarm event. Sign up here.
  • May 2: Celebrate our amazing volunteers in New York City with a Volunteer Appreciation event at our GNY HQ, starting at 6pm. RSVP here.
  • May 8: Join us in New York City to help install free smoke alarms for a Sound the Alarm event. Sign up here.
  • May 16: Join us online to learn how you can make a difference in your community by becoming a Red Cross volunteer. Discover the various opportunities available and how you can contribute to our mission of helping those in need.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

In Case You Missed It

Alina and her team noticed a gas odor while installing free smoke alarms. (Photo: Lisa Weatherbee)
From Apr. 15-21, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 96 adults and 36 children following 34 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from the past week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review
Upcoming Events and Activities
  • Apr 27: The Red & White Ball honors heroes in our community who rise above tremendous obstacles to help others. Our honorees will share stories that highlight the strength, courage and humanity that is found within each of us.
  • May 1: Join us on Long Island to help install free smoke alarms in Mastic and surrounding communities for a Sound the Alarm event. Sign up here.
  • May 2: Celebrate our amazing volunteers in New York City with a Volunteer Appreciation event at our GNY HQ, starting at 6pm. RSVP here.
  • May 8: Join us in New York City to help install free smoke alarms for a Sound the Alarm event. Sign up here.
  • May 16: Join us online to learn how you can make a difference in your community by becoming a Red Cross volunteer. Discover the various opportunities available and how you can contribute to our mission of helping those in need.

Monday, April 15, 2024

In Case You Missed It

Sound the Alarms comes to Long Beach to help make the community safer with free smoke alarms.
(Photo: Eric Strausman)
From Apr. 8-14, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 91 adults and 33 children following 35 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from the past week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review
Upcoming Events and Activities

Monday, April 8, 2024

In Case You Missed It

Preparedness Team joined the Greenwich Fire Department to teach 3-graders about fire safety.
From Apr. 1-7, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 110 adults and 28 children following 45 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from the past week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review
Upcoming Events and Activities

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

In Case You Missed It

To commemorate National Vietnam War Veterans Day, our Service to the Armed Forces volunteers participated in three events this week sponsored by the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System.
From Mar. 25-31, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 156 adults and 52 children following 40 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from the past week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review
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! Learn more on how to get started. #ResolveToVolunteer
  • Apr 2: The Paramount Hudson Valley and the Red Cross are teaming up together and holding a Blood Drive on April 2, 2024 from 11:30am – 4:30pm at the Paramount. To Schedule an appointment, please visit RedCrossBlood.org. Type in 10566, click Find a Drive, click Paramount Hudson Valley and schedule your time.
  • Apr 4-7: Save the date for our Disaster Ready Summit, which will be held at our GNY HQ in Manhattan and will feature courses such as Civilian Critical Casualty Care, Naloxone, We Were There, and Active Shooter Training. Contact GNY.DWE@redcross.org with questions.
  • Apr 27: Join Us for a Night Under the Stars and Stripes! The Red & White Ball honors heroes in our community who rise above tremendous obstacles to help others. Our honorees will share stories that highlight the strength, courage and humanity that is found within each of us.