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Partnering with the NY Yankees to #EndHomeFires in the Bronx.

From June 8-14, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 316 adults and 65 children following 46 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• This past Saturday, we also held our last major free smoke alarm install event of the year in the Bronx, partnering with Councilmember Pierina Sanchez and Senator Gustavo Rivera.
• #MetroNYNRedCross supported Mt Vernon, NY community’s Juneteenth event by providing information about installation of smoke alarms, creating family home fire escape plans, and what you should pack into your “emergency go-bags.”
• Last Thursday, News12 reported on the Red Cross helping a family after a fire on Hunts Point Ave in the Bronx.
• We’re deeply grateful to Bill Ritter of ABC7NY Eyewitness News for his remarkable service to our region in light of his recent announcement to step away from anchoring.
• We celebrated our GNY volunteers at the first of three Volunteer Recognition Events.
• As the World Cup begins across 11 host cities nationwide, we’re proud to welcome the world and stand ready to support our global community every step of the way.
• Last Monday, we teamed up with Bronx Borough President, Vanessa Gibson, the NY Yankees and other community partners to install free smoke alarms in Bronx homes in the morning.
• In the same afternoon, we traveled to Queens, where our incredible volunteers taught CPR and empowered community members with life-saving skills that could one day save a loved one's life.
• Next, we headed to Nassau County, where Senator Bynoe rolled up her sleeves and joined us in installing smoke alarms and promoting fire safety throughout her community.
• Finally, we brought our mission back home to Suffolk County, completing another installation for a local resident and continuing our commitment to helping families stay safe.

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.
• June 17: We’re celebrating Latino blood donors with the launch of “Los Donantes” at Fordham University in the Bronx!