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Red Cross providing fire safety information at the Comunidad Latinx Back to School event.

From August 18 – 24, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 114 adults and 18 children following 37 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Last Night, the Red Cross assisted displaced tenants after a 2-alarm fire in the Highbridge section of the Bronx, as per News12.
• Yesterday, News12 reported on the Red Cross providing temporary lodging to 9 households in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn.
• Also yesterday, the #LIRedCross distributed water at the Heather's Helper's 5K in Islip Terrace (Suffolk County).
• On Sunday, #MNYNRedCross shared important disaster preparedness information with families at the Ossining Back to School Festival.
• On Saturday, Daily Voice and Long Island Life & Politics reported on #LIRedCross providing emergency assistance to 2 adults and their pets in East Rockaway (Nassau County).
• Over the weekend, Pedro the Penguin shared information about volunteer opportunities at La Jornada Back-to-School event
• Last Wednesday, Patch, LongIsland.com, the Long Island Herald, and Long Island Life & Politics reported on the Red Cross providing emergency assistance to displaced residents after a house fire in Bellmore (Nassau County).
• On Wednesday, we provided school supplies and free smoke alarms at the Comunidad Latinx Back-to-School event.
• We shared girlboss Kelly’s story about her dad being saved by someone who knew CPR as she trains to run with Team Red Cross at the #TCSNYCMarathon.
• Last Tuesday, we celebrated World Humanitarian Day by displaying a collection of vests from various international Red Cross societies — which are now hanging in our GNY HQ.
• Mike, a mass care leader, tells the story of how he was able to build relationships in the Red Cross to make the work easier.
• We shared about a Red Cross response to a June 30 fire on Fteley Avenue in the Bronx, assisting 24 residents, in this viral short.
• First-time donor Francis let his intrusive thoughts win and did not regret it.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• We’re Hiring: The Red Cross is looking for a qualified Maintenance Tech III to support building management for each of our Greater New York Sites. We are considering both external and internal applicants.
• In celebration of the 75th anniversary of PEANUTS®, come to give blood Aug. 29-Sept. 21 for an exclusive Red Cross x PEANUTS mystery bag with 1 of 4 special T-shirt designs, while they last. Open the bag to reveal which iconic design is yours! Book now: https://rcblood.org/43ZR8Av
• Get Alarmed – Manhattan (September 6): The Home Fire Campaign & FDNY are working together to host monthly “Mega Installation” events, starting in Upper Manhattan. Drivers, Educators/Documenters, Installers and Mass Care are all needed. Sign up through Volunteer Connection here.