In Case You Missed It

A day of service in Valley Stream making homes safer from fire.

From June 15-21, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 154 adults and 63 children following 50 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 3 families early Monday morning, after a fire on Putnam Ave in Brooklyn.
• We wished a happy Father’s Day to Red Cross dads like John Waldman and Amar Nanugonda, who are helping to inspire the next generation of humanitarians.
• The #LIRedCross teamed up with Legislator Cynthia Nuñez and Assemblymember Michaelle Solages for a day of service in Valley Stream making homes safer with free smoke alarm installations.
• Last Friday, News12 reported on the Red Cross helping 8 residents after a fire on East 160th street in the Bronx.
• We celebrated our Long Island volunteers at the second of three Volunteer Recognition Events.
• #LIRedCross Volunteers attended the Islip-Smithtown NAACP JUNETEENTH Celebration to share info about Red Cross programs.
• Thank you to Senator Martinez for inviting the American Red Cross to participate in this year's Senior Fun Day at Tanner Park.
• Last Wednesday, we proudly launched “Los Donantes” (The Donors), a blood donation campaign designed to increase blood donations within Latino communities at Fordham University in the Bronx.
• Hoodline, News12 and BoroPark24 reported on the Red Cross helping 6 families after a fire on Ocean Pkwy in Brooklyn.
• Congrats to Greenwich Police Chief and Red Cross volunteer and board member, Jim Heavey, who was elected as President of the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association (CPCA).
• News12 and Hoodline reported on the Red Cross helping 6 families after a fire on Gleason Ave in the Bronx.
• We shared this YouTube Short highlighting the Red Cross helping 9 adults and 3 children after a fire on 3rd Ave in Mott Haven (Bronx) on May 3rd.

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.
• We’re teaming up with LooneyTunes to celebrate the red, white and you. Come to give blood or platelets June 29-July 12 and score a Red Cross x Looney Tunes™ T shirt, while they last. Book your appointment.