In Case You Missed It

Ross Ogden honored with the Lifetime Service Award at the #RedWhiteGala. (Photo: Bob Capazzo)

From April 20-27, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 179 adults and 43 children following 50 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Last Saturday’s #RedWhiteBall was an unforgettable salute to the service and valor of amazing individuals and companies like Ross Ogden, Lieutenant Colonel Matthew M. Barack, Charles Goldstuck, Felix de Weldon, and Brescome Barton and the Magliocco Family.
• Newsday reported on the #LIRedCross assisting residents after a fire on Embargo Pl in North Babylon.
• News 12 reported on the students of PS 65 holding a bake sale to help the survivors of the Mott Haven fire on April 20 while the Red Cross continues to provide support.
• Metro NY North’s CEO Stephanie Dunn Ashley’s latest Greenwich Sentinel column focuses on appreciating volunteers during National Volunteer Month!
• Also for National Volunteer Month, we spotlighted the amazing stories of the following volunteers:
• Lisa Cooper
• Bruce Vesloski
• Lawrence Barkin
• Last Wednesday, Nassau County Legislator Seth Koslow, joined nearly 100 Red Cross volunteers and staff to install free smoke alarms and provide fire safety education as part of the Sound the Alarm: Long Island event.
• The Norwood News reported on the Red Cross assisting residents after a fire on Creston Avenue in the Bronx.
• Last Tuesday, we celebrated New York City based volunteers at our Greater New York volunteer recognition event.
• News 12 reported on the Metro NY North Red Cross assisting residents after a fire on Bronx River Rd. in Yonkers.
• West Point Cadet Carolyn Heckle shares how her grandmother inspired her to become a regular blood donor in this video.
• CBS2 and PIX11 reported on the Red Cross assisting 3 families after a fire on Easter Sunday in Astoria, Queens.
• News 12 reported on the Red Cross assisting 5 families on New Lots Avenue in East New York, Brooklyn.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Apr 30: LI Volunteer Recognition & Awards Ceremony
• May 3: Sound the Alarm: New Rochelle
• May 14: Sound the Alarm: NYC
• We’re hiring: Regional Director, Facilities & Fleet Services & Senior Regional Philanthropy Officer/ Corporate Giving
• We are actively looking for volunteers in the following roles:
• Sheltering Services Volunteer - NYC
• Disaster Action Team Specialist - New York City WEEKDAY DAYTIME
• Home Fire Campaign Team Member - New York City (DRIVERS ONLY)