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Volunteers like Doreen Brienza placed flags at Calverton National Cemetery for Memorial Day.

From May 20-27, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 125 adults and 49 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

• Our deepest thanks to all the volunteers who placed flags and decorations at Calverton National Cemetery this Memorial Day weekend to honor and remember the US service members who gave their lives in service of our country..
• Over the weekend, our Service to the Armed Forces Team warmly welcomed visitors during Fleet Week at the Intrepid and collected more than 300 cards to send to service members.
• Long Island’s own local volunteer Mitchell Ostrover was featured on the Texas Gulf Coast Red Cross blog about his daughter’s heartwarming tradition of donating platelets whenever he (or his wife, Leslie) deploys to help people in need.
• On Saturday, the Metro NY North chapter had an information table at the Greenwich Town Party and helped families sign up for the upcoming Safety Town event, where kindergarteners can learn about the people who keep them safe.
• Our SAF team kicked off Memorial Day Weekend with a special tour of the USS Bataan, which is visiting NYC for Fleet Week 2024.
• In this video, new volunteer Kehui Yan shared what it was like to volunteer for the first time with our Sound the Alarm campaign.
• Last Friday, Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas tweeted about the Red Cross assisting a family after a fire on 83rd Street in Jackson Heights, Queens.
• Disaster volunteers Alex and Katriel were presented with a GNY challenge coin in recognition of their commitment and contributions to the Red Cross mission.

Upcoming Events and Activities

• The American Red Cross of Greater New York is looking for 2 NYC Civic Corps members to commit to 10 months of service from September 2024 to June 2025 with the Volunteer Services Department. Frank shared his experience as an AmeriCorps member with GNY Red Cross. Go to www.nycservice.org/nyc_civic_corps for application and benefits information.
• June 10-21: Sign up your kindergartener for the one-week safety education program, Safety Town in Greenwich, Conn.

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Red Cross Responders assisting displaced residents after Bronx fire.

From May 13-19, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 119 adults and 55 children following 44 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from the past week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Mitchell, Ned and Peter have deployed to Texas from our region to support the ongoing response to storms and flooding that have impacted many communities across the South.
• Over the weekend, Rick and the Service to the Armed Forces Team with Turner Construction held a BBQ and spruced up the Veteran’s Courtyard at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center.
• Last Friday, NY1, CBS NY, 1010 WINS, Noorwood News and ABC7NY reported on the Red Cross assisting 5 displaced residents after a fire on White Plains Road in the Bronx.
• Chenxi Shi makes an impact in his community by helping to #EndHomeFires as part of the Sound the Alarm initiative. #AAPIHeritageMonth
• Last Wednesday, Mo and Danielle were at the Queens Botanical Garden Volunteer Fair, providing information about volunteering in your community!
• Congratulations to our Metro NY North Board Members and Red & White Ball committee members who completed first aid & CPR training!
• Nassau County Legislator Patrick Mullaney recorded this Sound the Alarm PSA to raise awareness about fire safety.
• Our own youth volunteer Evelyn had her journey spotlighted on the American Red Cross Youth IG account!

Upcoming Events and Activities

• The American Red Cross of Greater New York is looking for 2 NYC Civic Corps members to commit to 10 months of service from September 2024 to June 2025 with the Volunteer Services Department. Frank shared his experience as an AmeriCorps member with GNY Red Cross. Go to www.nycservice.org/nyc_civic_corps for application and benefits information.
• May 25: Volunteers will gather at Calverton National Cemetery to place flags at each grave to recognize and honor our military service men and women. (Red Cross Volunteers can sign up on Volunteer Connection)
• May 27: Volunteers will be marching in the Greenwich Sound Beach Memorial Day Parade organized by the Sound Beach Vol. Fire Dept. Email vanessa.broskie@redcross.org if you’d like to participate.

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Corporate Partner Mastercard and other community groups and volunteers installed free
smoke alarms in Queen's homes for Sound the Alarm NYC. (Photo: Erika Byrnes Guerrero)

From May 6-12, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 148 adults and 45 children following 37 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, volunteers gathered in Port Washington on Long Island for a shelter simulation training in preparation for the upcoming hurricane season.
• To celebrate Mother’s Day, we shared the story of two mothers who make a difference every day: Sally Nielsen and Ashley Flowers.
• Congratulations to our partner General Needs Ltd on their successful event on Friday supporting the military community.
• Last Thursday we gathered our volunteers who support the community at the US Military Academy at West Point for a wonderful volunteer recognition event. This group of volunteers are the heart of the Red Cross mission at West Point.
• Last Wednesday, we kicked off Sound the Alarm NYC with volunteers and partners out across Queens and other boros to help install free smoke alarms and educate residents on fire safety.
• We’re grateful for how our Asian American and Pacific Islander team members, like Kyi Kyi Soe, who use their unique cultural experiences to contribute to our mission and serve their communities. #AAPIHeritageMonth

Upcoming Events and Activities

• More extreme weather means more volunteers are needed. The American Red Cross invites you to Spring into Action by becoming a volunteer today. Learn more! #SpringIntoAction
• 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.

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Darth Vader took time out of conquering the galaxy to donate blood on "May the 4th."

From Apr. 29 - May 5, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 173 adults and 54 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

• Last week, we held volunteer appreciation events on Long Island, in Metro NY North, and in NYC to thank everyone who helps fulfill our Red Cross mission.
• On “May the 4th,” Darth Vader graciously honored us with his dark presence and joined the light side of the force by donating at our blood donor center in Greenwich, CT.
• Also on Saturday, News12 Brooklyn covered a fire on Flatbush Avenue where the Red Cross responded.
• We shared a happy update to the story of Martha Richardson, a Navy veteran who was asleep in the middle of the night when a drunk driver crashed his car into her home.
• Last Thursday, our GNY Disaster Action Team volunteers responded to a fire in Bushwick, Brooklyn — registering 60 people (and 7 pets) for emergency assistance. See coverage from ABC7, CBS2, NBC4, PIX11, News12 Brooklyn, NY1, the NY Post, Bushwick Daily, and Patch.
• Last Wednesday, working with the Mastic Fire Department, the Fire Marshals of Suffolk County, StateFarm and Assemblyman Joe DeStefano, our teams installed 376 smoke alarms, 84 carbon monoxide detectors, and providing fire safety information to 106 homes.
• May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month, and we are celebrating the significant contributions that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made to our country and to the Red Cross.
• To close out Pet First Aid Awareness Month, our Metro NY North chapter CEO Stephanie Dunn Ashley shared some great tips and encouraged all to keep their pets safe in her latest column for the Greenwich Sentinel.

Upcoming Events and Activities

• More extreme weather means more volunteers are needed. The American Red Cross invites you to Spring into Action by becoming a volunteer today. Learn more! #SpringIntoAction
• 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.