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Red Cross volunteers honored at the March 11 NY State Senate Session in Albany.
(Photo: IG of @nysenatorrivera)

From Mar 9-15, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 168 adults and 37 children following 57 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• On Sunday, our incredible Team Red Cross runners hit the streets of NYC with purpose, resilience, and heart as they ran the #UnitedNYCHalf marathon to benefit the Red Cross mission.
• PIX11 and ABC7 reported on the Red Cross helping families after a fire on Conklin Avenue in Canarsie (Brooklyn).
• News12 reported on the Red Cross helping a family after a fire on Webster Avenue in the Bronx.
• Last Saturday was a wonderful day of service led by our Clara's Council members, who installed 83 alarms and shared important fire safety information with 85 residents.
• VIDEO REEL: After being a part of the monumental community response to help families after the 5-alarm fire on Cottage/Park Avenue in Mount Vernon back in November, Darnell was inspired to join the Red Cross Disaster Action Team as a volunteer.
• Last Friday, the Norwood News reported on the Red Cross helping 2 residents and a cat after a fire on Decatur Avenue in the Norwood section of the Bronx.
• PIX11, ABC7, People, Newsday and CBS2 reported on the #LIRedCross helping 2 families (9 adults and 2 children) after a fatal fire on Albemarle Ave in Hempstead (Nassau County).
• At the NY State Senate Session on March 11, a resolution was in introduced by Senator Gustavo Rivera to proclaim March is Red Cross Month and 3 amazing Red Cross volunteers were recognized for their service to their communities.
• Last Wednesday, we held a special ceremony in Albany to honor our American Red Cross mission Champions Dana Levenberg and Charles D. Lavine as legislators of the year!
• The Long Island Herald reported on the #LIRedCross helping 3 families (6 adults and 3 children) following a fire on Washington Street in Freeport (Nassau County).
• In this video reel, Cory explains how he was able to donate blood again after rule changes because he likes helping people.
• In this YouTube Short, we highlighted the Red Cross opening a reception center to help 131 residents after a fire on Grand Concourse in the Bronx back on Feb. 2.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• March is Red Cross Month: Celebrate the people who power the Red Cross mission — join us all month with a variety of events as we Share the Red. Full schedule is available on Volunteer Connection.*
• Mar 18: Get ready to honor Petty Officer Scott Ruskan, Postal Worker Chris Perez, Ted Hathaway, Peanuts Worldwide LLC and Major League Baseball at the upcoming Red Cross Heroes Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.
• Mar 28: Sound the Alarm on Long Island: We will be working with four elected officials to install free smoke alarms and fire safety education to the communities surrounding Brentwood.*

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