In Case You Missed It

Red Cross Responders assisting family after fire on University Ave in the Bronx.

From May 18-24, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 288 adults and 88 children following 48 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Patch and News12 reported on the #LIRedCross helping 4 adults and 4 children after a fire on Jeanette Ave in Inwood (Nassau County) on Memorial Day.
• Also on Memorial Day, News12 and Hoodline reported on the Red Cross helping 2 adults and 2 children after a fire on University Ave in Highbridge (Bronx).
• On Saturday, 5,000 volunteers from all over Long Island, showed up in the rain to honor all the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Military. The #LIRedCRoss continues to show up and offer refreshments, coffee, snacks, and flags at Calverton National Cemetery.
• A little rain did not stop our team from participating in Memorial Day Weekend celebration at the Intrepid Museum in recognition of the men and women in uniform who have served our country.
• Benson kicked off Memorial Day weekend with these pet safety tips!
• Over the weekend, Red Cross disaster response teams canvassed Hollis (Queens) to identify residents who needed assistance and assisted with muck-and-gut clean-up work following severe flooding.
• After Super Typhoon Sinlaku, #LIRedCross volunteer Peter King flew to Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands to support families in a local shelter, sharing stories and strength with fellow volunteers.
• Our thanks to Ross and Sue for sharing information regarding Red Cross programs and how to prepare for disasters with community members Greenwich Town Party.
• Video Short: Disaster Health Services volunteer Chris Kalish shares health challenges a person might face after a disaster.
• In her latest column in the Greenwich Sentinel, our Metro New York North CEO Stephanie Dunn Ashley celebrates the spirit of the American Red Cross that has served the community for 145 years and continues today.
• For more than 20 years, Uikki-Onosai O’Bryant has served New Yorkers through the American Red Cross, first as a volunteer and now as Senior Community Disaster Program Manager for the Greater New York Region. #AAPIMonth
• This video reel highlighted the Metro NY North Red Cross helping 22 families after a fire on Riverdale Ave. in Yonkers on April 28.
• Zaide demonstrates how easy it is to donate blood in this video reel (in Spanish).

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Looking for a way to give back this month? Check out upcoming blood drives across Westchester and schedule your appointment today.
• *May 30: We’re teaming up with volunteers and partners to install FREE smoke alarms and help keep families safe in Babylon!

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