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Red Cross responders helping families in East New York after fire. (Source: News12)

From Feb 9-15, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 361 adults and 81 children following 101 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• News12 reported on the Red Cross helping 2 families after a fire on Decatur Street in Brooklyn late Sunday.
• For Valentines Day, we are shared the love stories of these three Red Cross couples: Mary and Michael Dywer, Nancy and Rick Stein and Brandon and Sasha.
• Meet Team Red Cross runners Brian Mejia, and Megan Serke who are running the TCS NYC Marathon to benefit the mission of the Red Cross.
• News12 spoke with Long Island chapter CEO Jose Dominguez about the recent uptick in fires on Long Island during this extended winter.
• Last Friday, News12 reported on the Red Cross helping 4 residents after a fire on New Jersey Avenue in East New York (Brooklyn).
• Each February, our team joins the Stephanie Crispinelli Humanitarian Fund to build Steph's Comfort Kits.
• Last Thursday, News12 reported on the #LIRedCross helping 6 residents after a roof collapse on Middle Street in Haverstraw, NY.
• News12 also reported on the Red Cross helping residents after a fire on Foster Avenue in Kensington (Brooklyn).
• Newsday, Patch and Long Island Press reported on the #LIRedCross helping 5 residents after a fire on Oak Avenue in Hempstead, NY (Nassau County).
• News12 reported on the Red Cross helping 5 adults and 2 children following a fire on Jacobus Place in Marble Hill (Manhattan).
• We posted this video reel highlighting the Red Cross helping 57 residents after a fire on 48th Street in Sunset Park (Brooklyn) back on Jan. 13.
• VIDEO: As an EMT, Kaia knows how much a blood donation can help someone in a hospital or in EMS.
• Last Wednesday, we recorded an upcoming PSA with Councilman Phil Wong to promote fire safety and Get Alarmed NYC.
• Last Tuesday, Metro New York North Chapter CEO Stephanie Dunn Ashley joined Congressman Mike Lawler and representatives from volunteer organizations from across the Hudson Valley to celebrate the introduction of a resolution to recognize 2026 as the Year of the Volunteer.
• News12 and Brooklyn Paper also reported on the Red Cross helping 8 residents after a fire on Van Siclen Avenue in East New York (Brooklyn).
• News12 reported on the Red Cross helping 15 residents after a fire on East 163rd Street in Concourse Village (Bronx).

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• At the Red Cross, Black history is made fresh daily — & is saving lives. Through the Sickle Cell Initiative, Black communities are reversing declining blood donation trends & strengthening community health. Learn more & sign up to give blood at rcblood.org/37RKNdI.
• Feb 21: Get Alarmed NYC comes to Central Harlem in Manhattan! Sign up here to help drive, educate or install.*
• Mar 18: Get ready to honor Petty Officer Scott Ruskan, Postal Worker Chris Perez, Ted Hathaway and Major League Baseball at the upcoming Red Cross Heroes Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.

*Must be Red Cross volunteer with Volunteer Connection account to register.