tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25451607269181130082024-03-14T02:17:46.155-04:00American Red Cross Greater New York BlogDown the Street. Across the Country. Around the World.nyredcrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16543582711138748527noreply@blogger.comBlogger1144125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545160726918113008.post-47393261856050859742024-03-12T11:25:00.014-04:002024-03-12T11:41:33.417-04:00In Case You Missed It<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw7IcuPTSAGOdj9iI2Qnt4mtUtrMdKd1Smx7b7aR1BvpQSjoqRolNriDbq6LEc0E67UPjcyDDkXHnKORgk1KNSEK740OsgvkNkYZtaIR_TnqRfEINwl1dlBX0-aIcx_FzsrkIs5dmZLpOHTUNi2kIPiOvj1mxEhMeP13mh6W_FgQ0Si7c5E7cnXbz1rs0/s799/ICYMI_2024_03_12.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw7IcuPTSAGOdj9iI2Qnt4mtUtrMdKd1Smx7b7aR1BvpQSjoqRolNriDbq6LEc0E67UPjcyDDkXHnKORgk1KNSEK740OsgvkNkYZtaIR_TnqRfEINwl1dlBX0-aIcx_FzsrkIs5dmZLpOHTUNi2kIPiOvj1mxEhMeP13mh6W_FgQ0Si7c5E7cnXbz1rs0/w451-h300/ICYMI_2024_03_12.jpg" width="451" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Last year's Good Samaritan Hero, Fritz Sam (center) celebrating with this year's National Hero Brandon Tsay (left) and Good Samaritan Hero Juan Dilone (right) at the Red Cross Heroes Gala. (Photo: Up Studios) </td></tr></tbody></table>From Mar. 5-11, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 108 adults and 30 children following 31 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from the past week (<a href="#events">See below</a>):
<p><span style="font-size: large;"> Last Week in Review</span><br /></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>At the <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redcrossny/albums/72177720315287297/with/53573698183" target="_blank">Red Cross Heroes Gala</a> last <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redcrossny/albums/72177720315299578" target="_blank">Wednesday</a>, we honored <a href="https://youtu.be/sM-iblasbM8" target="_blank">Brandon Tsay</a> and <a href="https://youtu.be/KEEfY-ab8l4" target="_blank">Juan Dilone</a> for their heroism, as well as <a href="https://youtu.be/BUCpUxCc23k" target="_blank">Mastercard</a> and the <a href="https://youtu.be/CWzBlImGMdY" target="_blank">New York Yankees Foundation</a> for their humanitarianism. </li><li>Many <a href="https://www.harlemworldmagazine.com/mayor-adams-lights-city-red-for-red-cross-month-from-harlem-to-hollis/" target="_blank">New York buildings</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/GMMCB/status/1765413585696473323" target="_blank">landmarks</a> went red to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid033dmyLhHqEBSTjtb5eV65NuHRRy7GXpX9T8eCnnncptSwUTmB8Kau9AFMKnDg6ZF6l?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVVIjLG39boPRJ-gwl8Zeadj6_Mr9plLdnGsvF1h27DmO6N8MFNA-4ZaNIcsZQFU2MdRiBY5WILE57FnDNoRAWzoO0jHQsTHDBYtPgkOkE6jL1smigrkvsBT8NG9oj9CpmMrlyfvRwLM9vgXhXfjYlr9GwcCI0xHrwZqbbuA05Imijb4wlQ8DrxfsWsdREM_uY&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">celebrate #RedCrossMonth</a>. </li><li>Over the weekend, our <a href="https://twitter.com/VivMoy1/status/1766486898103480692" target="_blank">Home Fire Campaign</a> was out in the Bronx <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid02R4Ujk5KUaSeEkSpvRr6hrSwN9PsjGkxCpmFfWeQ8mhD2iTYaCw56YTTT9cCQkWj4l?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZXoD0jYDTuXzXRDAVGmrY5SOBOUTU1iZNkDhJku2lcYXNQrxs5ubiKrfDoGmAVz_L8B4QJU1JFb9HPO40HWGE2XqPV42As_g_69XlvYOVmag4h96Wna44paaxPLH3UIuZ-Gvn6EDcD4J4kuUCI20ZiNmt95zSx9hfhdpkIUg6Flhcxzwjgfg0HY0OUw4A6LHro&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">sharing fire safety information and installing 58 free smoke alarms</a> in 28 homes, educating 85 people about how to be prepared in case of home fires. </li><li>Last Saturday, the <a href="https://www.norwoodnews.org/update-norwood-two-people-transported-to-jacobi-after-fire-on-tryon-avenue/" target="_blank">Norwood News reported that the Red Cross assisted two families</a> after a fire on Tryon Avenue in the Norwood section of the Bronx. </li><li>We featured members of Team Red Cross who will be running the NYC Half Marathon in support of our mission: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4VUiKdu666/" target="_blank">Giacomo Colarullo</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4TjPO4MkbO/" target="_blank">Camila Paquet</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4S9s5-uQjN/" target="_blank">Vibha Sreenivasa</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4RGzceggdU/" target="_blank">Mike Collins</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4Q817DMfdq/" target="_blank">Anthony Ammerman</a>. </li><li>Last Thursday, #MetroNYNRedCross was <a href="https://rocklanddaily.com/news/village-of-spring-valley-honors-those-who-saved-lives-during-recent-fires" target="_blank">recognized by Spring Valley Mayor Alan Simon</a> for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid036TovK6uKe1p21TQJ3BHQ1fj4odFZy42pG7a7LuN2Cy88Gb1EG72ZWW7L1ubNujfNl" target="_blank">opening two separate emergency shelters</a> to support residents displaced after two fires in Rockland County. </li><li>Did you see our Red Cross team at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid024GuexpoNJgRMa8Uf1TDfG1FvpegtW1hUxDNa2ZVLxpQYC1nyVZeEjoxqFLUWZWvLl?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZWvoe8mwXeNa_uKlF0_pvVB_dLeKmB9J7zsh_crB_0I7wWq3zmA6Miid3h1n3UWIFILCkoBlsdpYxBku5yWuA6E9wfpf0_ZnjwQnEpauIWGyz-r-5Cbpk7QoHzwEYhw3cOBcAaWvoLI9GhWRb5ZyWCNebalP4gl1AZlEI0wPN28xyNKhaC8ewK1tAcUlS9tVy4&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">Family Connect Night in West Islip</a>? We were excited to work with the West Islip Fire Department and the West Islip School District to focus on sharing important information around Fire Safety, Emergency Preparedness and Water Safety in Suffolk County. </li><li>On Feb. 8, we held the latest installment of the “We Were There” panel discussion series on “<a href="https://youtu.be/qZsMGT_tcZ0" target="_blank">International Deployments</a>”, featuring American Red Cross team members who serve as international delegates. </li></ul>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Upcoming Events and Activities </span><br /><ul><li><b>Every day, the American Red Cross</b> sees the heartbreak of people trying to cope with more intense storms, heavier rainfall, higher temperatures, stronger hurricanes, and more devastating wildfires. <a href="https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=110377&h=236&p=982003" target="_blank">#SpringIntoAction and learn more about how you can help</a>.</li><li><b>Mar 11:</b> March is Red Cross Month! Join us for a <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/march-is-red-cross-month-learn-about-our-volunteer-opportunities-tickets-852963987247" target="_blank">Virtual Volunteer Information Session</a> to learn about our many volunteer opportunities and how you can support our life saving mission in your community. </li><li><b>Mar 23:</b> Join us for a National Sound the Alarm event in Peekskill, NY to help educate people about fire safety and install free smoke alarms. No prior experience necessary, training provided. Register <a href="https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=vms_registration_event_detail&registration_id=19650221" target="_blank">here</a>. </li><li><b>Apr 4-7:</b> Save the date for our Disaster Ready Summit, which will be held at our GNY HQ in Manhattan and will feature courses such as Civilian Critical Casualty Care, Naloxone, We Were There, and Active Shooter Training. Contact <a href="mailto:GNY.DWE@redcross.org">GNY.DWE@redcross.org</a> with questions.</li></ul>nyredcrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16543582711138748527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545160726918113008.post-89261451070881424802024-03-05T12:45:00.002-05:002024-03-05T12:45:13.707-05:00In Case You Missed It<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPhfZllHpP7_3quMOExj85y_LwiENAUJVHzK9PCj3mFzb6fgigS4UwkNP2M65ghmOfvLuXXZ2lyi-XNDhovVBtPui0fdZknTC0tyX-w-lt5TRLS_UxXnj0S9TWgLbHbmTDiDP7Os4yjONG7mxXv4oztKK-14faWo9ApVueeaWEtmYifJXqi1TCoGwzOGA/s638/ICYMI%202024_03_05.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="358" data-original-width="638" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPhfZllHpP7_3quMOExj85y_LwiENAUJVHzK9PCj3mFzb6fgigS4UwkNP2M65ghmOfvLuXXZ2lyi-XNDhovVBtPui0fdZknTC0tyX-w-lt5TRLS_UxXnj0S9TWgLbHbmTDiDP7Os4yjONG7mxXv4oztKK-14faWo9ApVueeaWEtmYifJXqi1TCoGwzOGA/w462-h260/ICYMI%202024_03_05.png" width="462" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Red Crossers assisting residents after a fatal fire on Grand Avenue in the Bronx. (Source: News 12)</td></tr></tbody></table>From Feb. 27-Mar. 4, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 169 adults and 36 children following 38 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from the past week and a preview of upcoming activities. (<a href="#events">See below</a>)<div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Last Week in Review </span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/2024/president-biden-proclaims-march-as-red-cross-month.html" target="_blank">March is Red Cross Month</a>! Thank you to Greenwich <a href="https://twitter.com/fcamillo/status/1764864391210475680" target="_blank">First Selectman Fred Camillo</a> and to our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C3_y3WYAw18/?img_index=1" target="_blank">volunteers, Board and community members</a> who helped to <a href="https://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-honors-american-red-cross-month-flag-raising" target="_blank">celebrate our first flag raising of the month at Greenwich Town Hall</a>. </li><li>Special thanks to <a href="https://twitter.com/NYSenatorRivera/status/1763628912179896466" target="_blank">Senator Gustavo Rivera for honoring three of our amazing volunteers</a> on the NYS Senate Floor for Red Cross Month! </li><li><a href="https://bronx.news12.com/fdny-rescues-families-from-norwood-apartment-building-fire" target="_blank">News12 reported on the Red Cross responding</a> to a fire on East Gun Hill Road in the Norwood section of the Bronx, where <a href="https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/1764675971595079790" target="_blank">1 family received financial assistance and emergency housing and another family received financial assistance</a>. </li><li>Last Sunday, <a href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/fire-riverhead-apartment-complex-cc1hkeen" target="_blank">Newsday reported</a> on the #LIRedCross responding to a fire on West Main Street in Riverhead (Suffolk County) where <a href="https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/1764674989926600919" target="_blank">8 families received financial assistance</a>. </li><li>Over the weekend, the #LIRedCross participated in a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid0Aiqmg6o3kr8P9KAZk5c3bWzGvu2bn9WXPrinSCbKf8mrvWCWU6oja8EbnskV7QZxl?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVBnZw_sFjZiUWM0pGo4K1xC5_sQnhMuqQsmhAHBFXFqZpkSkzfFcdrNZM8MSzgn9TtG2UZOjfPF6QtfwoVfbVcahWJ0cKwmBnFmTGsa0rL5537MfPqToB34VUdNopnwT-1pmJQUV1QWxS-7cUBqiQUCZYO4B5AjdeduqtLeculNQ-QfpLzs_4wuhavgtDcX1UqFzxwdbQYwi6Z_E3ShZ3q&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">Community Resource Day in Brentwood</a>. </li><li><a href="https://bronx.news12.com/fdny-man-found-dead-in-university-heights-home-fire-14-people-displaced" target="_blank">News12</a>, <a href="https://abc7ny.com/bronx-deadly-fire-one-person-killed-university-heights/14483749/" target="_blank">ABC7</a>, <a href="https://pix11.com/news/local-news/bronx-fire-kills-1-residence-used-as-illegal-sro-officials/" target="_blank">PIX11</a>, <a href="https://www.norwoodnews.org/update-fordham-manor-one-male-victim-dead-after-fire-breaks-out-in-residential-home-illegally-subdivided/" target="_blank">Norwood News</a>, <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/grand-avenue-bronx-house-fire-death/" target="_blank">CBS2</a>, and <a href="https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/fatal-attic-fire-uncovers-hoard-of-illegally-converted-rooms-in-bronx-home-ny-only/5188397/" target="_blank">NBC4</a> reported on the Red Cross assisting 15 residents after a fatal fire on Grand Avenue in the University Heights section of the Bronx. </li><li><a href="https://hudsonvalley.news12.com/red-cross-shelter-providing-help-to-fire-victims-in-spring-valley-closes" target="_blank">News12</a>, <a href="https://midhudsonnews.com/2024/03/02/red-cross-closes-spring-valley-shelter-after-union-road-fire/" target="_blank">Mid Hudson News</a>, <a href="https://rocklandnews.com/partner-news/news-briefs-fire-strikes-in-spring-valley-again-victim-of-fatal-crash-on-thruway-idd-rockland-legislator-explores-run-for-assembly/" target="_blank">Rockland News</a>, and <a href="https://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/rockland/2024/02/29/authorities-investigating-spring-valleys-second-fire-in-single-week/72794879007/" target="_blank">LoHud</a> reported on the #MetroNYNRedCross opening a reception center and shelter at the Louis Kurtz Civic Center to assist residents after a fire on Union Road in Spring Valley (Rockland County). </li><li>To close out Black History Month, we shared this video highlighting the artwork of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C38NEYdoqr6/" target="_blank">Henry Ossawa Tanner</a>. </li><li><a href="https://westchester.news12.com/american-red-cross-celebrity-chef-david-burke-team-up-for-fundraiser" target="_blank">News12 interviewed Metro NY North CEO Stephanie Dunn Ashley</a> about a fundraiser with celebrity chef <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chefdavidburke/" target="_blank">David Burke</a> and how Red Cross services are needed more now than ever. </li></ul>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Upcoming Events and Activities </span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Mar 6:</b> Join us at our Manhattan HQ at 10:30am for a <a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Ql1b3dPA0kq18WDts68ncdHlceianTpHhyTA-GRqjjpUMEpQWk1HTVJGNTNPUlIzRUExNzlaWVdSVy4u" target="_blank">Town Hall Meeting with National Leadership</a> featuring Trevor Riggen, President of Humanitarian Services, Anne McKeough, Chief Development Officer, and Koby Langley, interim DVP for the Northeast Division. </li><li><b>Mar 6:</b> Join us in Manhattan as the American Red Cross recognizes civic leaders and heroic individuals who embody our humanitarian mission at the annual <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Frdcrss.org%2F47JQvLp%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3X5rEKrKirAG9buk4gBj73tMN0KLSn03t95Rek3PViPDar-pOqLPoJqbM&h=AT0BLUg9xYvn64OBJ7QeyDulFe0Z_f_SrKmTeG8DjQsUbutoFjsY4n4FyUd8Tl7I5O39wgBPN13aDhCuHDZhwxZRitxayX8AZPX6rb034xwfaEeyMJupqBPyJeVL6HJB_A&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5b0%5d=AT1rBygHuHIOOEmuDzS5jKjvjPDU1v_mx-bAfSTE7uzEJZ--zXlAW0kY2NaoJdHGqE3pfIme29p1APnVk33GI5OS2yJ-OjIcT7XoYWkLb0apJm7MVcq5QwwVXedoT-aQGpkJvfxTrEySv1wgyYBPOWtrdXjeURJqeSaQqjabFgVBoLVkjcgwh3Ow18u13kZT1b-0olK9ztzfDU-3v3QblnWJ" target="_blank">Red Cross Heroes Gala</a>. </li><li><b>Mar 6:</b> NYC Emergency Management invites you to the 12th Annual <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024CPSymposium?fbclid=IwAR0k6lPntNSVXg836Dm7bPkNUFd-5bajrEPGkJ31hUVvtJcezAhXzBKiHkM" target="_blank">'Community Preparedness' 2024 Symposium Path to Preparedness: Empowering Community Action</a>. </li><li><b>Mar 11:</b> March is Red Cross Month! Join us for a <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/march-is-red-cross-month-learn-about-our-volunteer-opportunities-tickets-852963987247" target="_blank">Virtual Volunteer Information Session</a> to earn about our many volunteer opportunities and how you can support our life saving mission in your community.</li></ul></div>nyredcrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16543582711138748527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545160726918113008.post-4293466767665799032024-02-27T10:22:00.002-05:002024-02-27T10:22:43.653-05:00In Case You Missed It<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDZgGLMaJfl2sknXMrnSOsnnBKScFPUv42PjLLaFB2Rca6T4oOPsvHo1H5yr0mQLL2xkqS77OTZ162cjkWMHGQykh1LBssMjP5xBXejHCaPHT7-gk85IVuuE0uGz0DbVa_VJ-CYDI5aI34pHDkrtOyi_oreHVTHHgD7rZPYIy-TlnC_OeuD9EW6IEMF6s/s1600/ICYMI_2024_02_26.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDZgGLMaJfl2sknXMrnSOsnnBKScFPUv42PjLLaFB2Rca6T4oOPsvHo1H5yr0mQLL2xkqS77OTZ162cjkWMHGQykh1LBssMjP5xBXejHCaPHT7-gk85IVuuE0uGz0DbVa_VJ-CYDI5aI34pHDkrtOyi_oreHVTHHgD7rZPYIy-TlnC_OeuD9EW6IEMF6s/w464-h348/ICYMI_2024_02_26.jpg" width="464" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Red Cross opened a reception center to assist residents following a fire in Harlem.</td></tr></tbody></table>From Feb. 19-25, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 237 adults and 59 children following 42 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from the past week and a preview of upcoming activities. (<a href="#events">See below</a>) <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Last Week in Review </span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://westchester.news12.com/2-firefighters-injured-during-spring-valley-apartment-complex-fire" target="_blank">News 12 reported</a> on the #MetroNYNRedCross <a href="https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/1761888843840487627" target="_blank">opening a shelter last Sunday</a> to assist the displaced residents of Slinn Ave in Spring Valley (Rockland) after a fire.</li><li>Last Saturday, our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid024g44HZHn1H6WV9s41Z9JFQTWj1F4moCJeHWcbnXzX9WYFAwBhX35Ly9oc3DWBVmVl?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZXUUUHHiNdhq_HWxL3mher-wcuD62bVmEJk2Fk2Di47pJ7C4xQj11Aqgnvb6erkCTor-go24KZjJil4iIKaGjfsVzspRCHtIl8pgypg7wsj74BqzKyJkOkN2lTU2StPo-VjNFkcNQIK0MVhECamxtmieov70a6eooUqdD1Sq0VM-1iWbgwZH7GWQ_4iYyI0IvxH1x9fKtliq731Ivz52tgv&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">SAF team participated in an educational Black History event</a> about African Americans in the US Army Air Force in WWII, hosted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mountvernonny/posts/pfbid035scsfSA3wwCQipHs3rrkRHCXqZuyrgyBsnvB5rpnUS4pt1Np1CRqG8bGaafBB8hKl?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZXIhI8LDGbrSm9ggU6IjzOFyZFydmEiKScCBHC5X1vG8UmYBnO3_pP6NRYmovYqRA1jx9nNft37OgABBZae7YKMSkm4nVlDWKFyAeseE0ymvAFvtTdnSixHFuSz7UTe_rfkUZRqQQXmjUZvGxSZf0e4FDcmcZD2a1C_OyyeZNgLoSVYMimKeOp-vzz2YikBLXk&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">Mount Vernon’s Veterans Service Agency</a>.</li><li>Over the weekend, #LIRedCross volunteers took time out of their weekend to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid0FQDxA9GtXBHdUb1MsHpDKqBn6iYjRotPK4zsxwd97z9gp3JTVz4HavD2gfkNvBrbl?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVily2Ph_HZxb0Edomf6DmLaotzb3dWBovFp5B56thmNXZakgrMWAWHxF7g3mNa1IdM6-umS-cdYM-Tm-WqqfnHuIGXfE0tQAKK3GdZwxDAwtWiWrrJRGBMQpDMqlNYE-9zoNsWqSKjVWdvQkRGIhOVbShEB5xm1gHhNUcAno9dgEnDfV5g61soI8kKmlg5pSx2E02DoGBZ2nmpxqVAHScw&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">help make their communities safer by installing free smoke alarms</a>.</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/23/nyregion/st-nicholas-apartment-fire.html" target="_blank">The NY Times</a>, <a href="https://pix11.com/video/dozens-displaced-after-deadly-fire-in-harlem/9459938/" target="_blank">PIX11</a>, <a href="https://abc7ny.com/harlem-fire-apartment-blaze/14461562/" target="_blank">ABC7</a> and <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/several-injured-in-harlem-fire/" target="_blank">CBS2</a> reported on the fatal fire on St. Nicholas Place in Harlem last Friday night, where the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid0LdPgFz4MWqs8oYkWReo1rcWaAuEAPCtQMBkkfs1SHWHA17RyQXLKa5AutQNYQrB1l?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZWfK1wFtBfTyFHmCn9wCHay_9QXxw8nvXUiU4Ibz0VaR1hiruBvf4hnVMdT5PmEn6z7Qls0ko0irNjvwwJ_eKxmo_qrIhPewNE6dR06iAlYe93rovHFaAuHzChgekERfBGPUP1UJxm6rzNdHVUIZQSF14zI19ewSpCDq119-PGnrdd3q_FT6WYeZ_-fV6QjoCk&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">Red Cross opened a reception center</a> and has registered 70 people and 11 pets for assistance.</li><li>Last Wednesday, Queens <a href="https://twitter.com/CMJulieWon/status/1760715956911796683" target="_blank">Council Member Julie Won thanked the Red Cross</a> for <a href="https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/1760447931100836100" target="_blank">assisting 10 families after a fire in her district on 38th Ave</a> in Dutch Kills.</li><li>We posted a feature article on longtime GNY volunteer <a href="https://www.redcross.org/local/new-york/greater-new-york/about-us/news-and-events/news/enthusiasm-and-kindness-in-service.html" target="_blank">Richard Gallis, who was awarded the inaugural Tess Sheil Award</a> - an award which remembers the amazing legacy of volunteerism left by 50-year Red Cross volunteer Tess Sheil.</li><li>At the start of last week, <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/firefighter-falls-through-floor-battling-queens-fire/" target="_blank">CBS2</a>, <a href="https://queensledger.com/2024/02/20/3-alarm-maspeth-fire-injures-seven/" target="_blank">Queens Ledger</a>, <a href="https://qns.com/2024/02/three-alarm-house-fire-in-maspeth-deemed-accidental-red-cross-assisting-nine-displaced-families/" target="_blank">QNS.com</a>, and <a href="https://abc7ny.com/queens-house-fire-maspeth-civilians-rescued/14445010/" target="_blank">ABC7</a> reported on the Red Cross responding to a fire on 60th Rd in Maspeth (Queens), where the <a href="https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/1760062310893183480" target="_blank">Red Cross registered 28 residents for assistance</a>. </li></ul>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Upcoming Events and Activities </span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Communities across New York state count on the Red Cross for help every day</b> — and volunteers are there to support communities. Logistics volunteers are needed to deliver supplies to emergencies, manage our disaster vehicles and support all disaster activities large and small. <a href="https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=108297&h=236&p=982003" target="_blank">Sign up to volunteer today</a>. </li><li><b>Feb 28:</b> Join us for the latest installment of the <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-hwWjSXuSmevZiPoEiovCQ#/registration" target="_blank">We Were There series “International Deployments”</a>, featuring American Red Cross team members who serve as international delegates.</li><li><b>Feb 28:</b> Join Kate Schlientz and Tara Rosenblum for a <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/happy-hour-for-red-cross-at-red-horse-tickets-814699587397" target="_blank">fundraising event saluting the American Red Cross New York Metro North Chapter</a> at Red Horse by David Burke in White Plains.</li><li><b>Feb 28:</b> Please join us for “<a href="https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=vms_registration_event_detail&registration_id=19638730" target="_blank">Be in the Know: Office of Ethics & Compliance Info Session</a>” with Long Island's own Frank Favilla, Senior Investigator with the Office of Ethics & Compliance (OEC).</li><li><b>Mar 6:</b> Join us at our Manhattan HQ at 10:30am for a <a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Ql1b3dPA0kq18WDts68ncdHlceianTpHhyTA-GRqjjpUMEpQWk1HTVJGNTNPUlIzRUExNzlaWVdSVy4u" target="_blank">Town Hall Meeting with National Leadership</a> featuring Trevor Riggen, President of Humanitarian Services, Anne McKeough, Chief Development Officer, and Koby Langley, interim DVP for the Northeast Division.</li><li><b>Mar 6:</b> Join us in Manhattan as the American Red Cross recognizes civic leaders and heroic individuals who embody our humanitarian mission at the annual <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Frdcrss.org%2F47JQvLp%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3X5rEKrKirAG9buk4gBj73tMN0KLSn03t95Rek3PViPDar-pOqLPoJqbM&h=AT0BLUg9xYvn64OBJ7QeyDulFe0Z_f_SrKmTeG8DjQsUbutoFjsY4n4FyUd8Tl7I5O39wgBPN13aDhCuHDZhwxZRitxayX8AZPX6rb034xwfaEeyMJupqBPyJeVL6HJB_A&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5b0%5d=AT1rBygHuHIOOEmuDzS5jKjvjPDU1v_mx-bAfSTE7uzEJZ--zXlAW0kY2NaoJdHGqE3pfIme29p1APnVk33GI5OS2yJ-OjIcT7XoYWkLb0apJm7MVcq5QwwVXedoT-aQGpkJvfxTrEySv1wgyYBPOWtrdXjeURJqeSaQqjabFgVBoLVkjcgwh3Ow18u13kZT1b-0olK9ztzfDU-3v3QblnWJ" target="_blank">Red Cross Heroes Gala</a>.</li><li><b>Mar 6:</b> NYC Emergency Management invites you to the 12th Annual <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024CPSymposium?fbclid=IwAR0k6lPntNSVXg836Dm7bPkNUFd-5bajrEPGkJ31hUVvtJcezAhXzBKiHkM" target="_blank">'Community Preparedness' 2024 Symposium Path to Preparedness: Empowering Community Action</a>.</li></ul>nyredcrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16543582711138748527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545160726918113008.post-82553727689274392482024-02-20T08:36:00.007-05:002024-02-20T08:53:01.934-05:00In Case You Missed It<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHpvxJyfMWQuLc_7VzvtMT2eNwxFOst-BEmv-yuojgiIIhrusiRJcaIRRGSmkS2UOQVNMveTYpmwk6ztuhJVTlDEiqkUF4vNuAYLnuIMzloV1GVCU-LJTh0Z4Eqftmcf0guq7BKqru6sDwJO6AkU__H2LX8NCl-n12sXfobPR3KSRcIlvbk_FaBnlKGLQ/s640/ICYMI_2024_02_19.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="362" data-original-width="640" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHpvxJyfMWQuLc_7VzvtMT2eNwxFOst-BEmv-yuojgiIIhrusiRJcaIRRGSmkS2UOQVNMveTYpmwk6ztuhJVTlDEiqkUF4vNuAYLnuIMzloV1GVCU-LJTh0Z4Eqftmcf0guq7BKqru6sDwJO6AkU__H2LX8NCl-n12sXfobPR3KSRcIlvbk_FaBnlKGLQ/w483-h273/ICYMI_2024_02_19.png" width="483" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Red Cross Responders assisting 25 residents after a fire on Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. (Source: News 12)</td></tr></tbody></table>From Feb. 12-18, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 146 adults and 31 children following 42 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from the past week and a preview of upcoming activities. (<a href="#events">See below</a>) <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Last Week in Review </span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Last Saturday, the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid02mKnajqWJ2C3SNb1XP8m93au6qts1cmCxn89Ly8QwEoz59AcLLDDbVEnuD2aaQsPUl?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVNKBNYfFDwozQOQBAeXJBT7CYQSugwC6-Wytfc97JF-p67QgwNYInzY5Oia3Sc41HkvL_9ybCQAsQZ3PV0PNS0klujeaLLFPg79_VVlAR6gZvGRF1oimRyFBbb9JtzYqsTv-8gFELin8JRugcwX92Xfm-9Ii9HH96-IdwJQ08r9_eYlhIE_BjA3lL3zjzl6iU&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">Home Fire Campaign team was in the Rockaways,</a> braving the snow, with the FDNY to install free smoke alarms in peoples' homes. </li><li>In honor of National Phlebotomists' Recognition Week, we want to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid02ggoUtfbPSumB81kFg7Hnw9kRvxTX3ZNxBUqbZHZ2NE5pkbthfbRcaWFxBYqc8ZZtl?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZWNVNr5gEHKqRZEyWNoB6IEwbssvFhnvVwKONlujnZ0Z14oXA__T4JeAVSexTexmSefl-6ZvlsxJlfzXn75j2GDli5uuVTUsdXw5wHc2dUtzlGBy14kKVnvmsDe6fJoMclxwtpm1hP1mpBgh01m-8EWv7UViLpHC4E_qafZBTyXrPyLDiNXGrARp_GEdWEzgkI&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">highlight the amazing work done to help make a lifesaving impact</a> in the world of blood donations. </li><li>Last Friday, <a href="https://patch.com/new-york/brooklyn/4-injured-brooklyn-apartment-building-fire-thursday-fdny" target="_blank">Patch.com</a> and <a href="https://brooklyn.news12.com/fdny-4-people-injured-in-fire-on-roof-of-bushwick-building" target="_blank">News12</a> reported the <a href="https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/1758360365396631658" target="_blank">Red Cross has provided emergency housing and financial assistance</a> to multiple families following a fire on Palmetto St in Brooklyn. </li><li><a href="https://www.bxtimes.com/mount-hope-fire/" target="_blank">The Bronx Times reported on a fire last Thursday on E. 176th Street in the Bronx</a> where the Red Cross provided emergency assistance to 4 residents. </li><li>First-time blood donor <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C3YBvyZPqxC/?img_index=1" target="_blank">Anna White also shared her story</a> about why she decided to donate blood after hearing about the national shortage. </li><li>Each year on Feb 14, our team is honored to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid02Y3xsuzjr6vqo1XhiEKLvCkR4VQjMNydkRzwWtcvWFcpx7oXMdkgcJ1vYy6dmPJSCl?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZUc71brUvKgTKhmGA-4BCAPELmhzYHtrp6rv5hqCmuI_TEDvz8zMCvWsA5z9BOADDA-ytrlV6skcYpnNrJvVDXjeQw4HwQYFYGuKv4DzOrL9EU87WDEFOoRZ4bdPpWDRXHcfusGkbU2hJbp8x26aTy8J40d_qf_zcSHBVkru_ZtkGOJBxIzGTvTqpYUOpVX0Ac&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">join with Stephanie Crispinelli’s family and community to celebrate her life</a> and support children affected by disasters. </li><li>For Valentines Day, we shared the stories of two Red Cross couples and how their connection to the Red Cross makes their relationship stronger: <a href="https://youtu.be/_C9qzL3OrhU?si=MMYxhzPYVFDbBvw5" target="_blank">Jose and Craig</a> and <a href="https://www.redcross.org/local/new-york/greater-new-york/about-us/news-and-events/news/the-ostrovers--from-our-hearts-to-yours.html" target="_blank">Leslie and Mitchell</a></li><li>Last Wednesday, <a href="https://www.brooklynpaper.com/brownsville-nycha-building-blaze-fdny/" target="_blank">Brooklyn Paper</a> and <a href="https://brooklyn.news12.com/fire-officials-brownsville-apartment-fire-injures-12-people-1-critical" target="_blank">News12</a> covered the Red Cross response after a fire on Sutter Avenue in Brownsville, Brooklyn. </li><li>Last Tuesday, <a href="https://brooklyn.news12.com/flatbush-building-fire-displaces-residents-floods-local-business" target="_blank">News12 reported</a> on Red Cross has <a href="https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/1757533179651428709" target="_blank">providing emergency housing and financial assistance to 25 residents</a> following a fire on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. </li><li>Last Monday, the <a href="https://rocklanddaily.com/news/congressman-lawler-and-chaverim-coordinator-margaretten-install-smoke-alarms" target="_blank">Rockland Daily</a> and <a href="https://monseyscoop.com/congressman-lawler-and-chaverim-of-rockland-partner-with-american-red-cross-for-smoke-detector-installations-in-monsey/" target="_blank">Monsey Scoop covered</a> how <a href="https://twitter.com/RepMikeLawler/status/1757234609891246485" target="_blank">Congressman Mike Lawler</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ChaverimRocklnd" target="_blank">Chaverim of Rockland</a> partnered with the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid033Fp8ecKQxR3mduMZ9Dmqajnm45UEtZ3pyx1LT6wp4BaiMSarKbddYdFiYCdPoNNZl?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVdsnqftmLSqPRAnzUnFCbBeGRKlgS7QikNUg5EZ_2GVP6GCJbmf_CBYwPiGOwxkluLI6WGXCmiff1jSoWV1QVFHe0CyFXQ-2XUFqUVDRpIA4tW0pxLvVmRTXM32h04L2krdrlJpvuyO1Z0negU3YK9YCy69lHdvEhehoXsfMKlD90fs1yZOc6w__OwswGluDCkGDcR96q_H73HJL2n2bpr&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">Red Cross to install free smoke alarms</a> to the community as part of the “<a href="https://www.redcross.org/local/new-york/greater-new-york/about-us/our-work/home-fire-safety-campaign.html" target="_blank">Sound the Alarm</a>” campaign. </li></ul>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Upcoming Events and Activities </span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Feb 28:</b> Join Kate Schlientz and Tara Rosenblum for a <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/happy-hour-for-red-cross-at-red-horse-tickets-814699587397" target="_blank">fundraising event saluting the American Red Cross New York Metro North Chapter</a> at Red Horse by David Burke in White Plains. </li><li><b>Feb 28:</b> Please join us for “<a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvolunteerconnection.redcross.org%2F%3Fnd%3Dvms_registration_event_detail%26registration_id%3D19638730&data=05%7C02%7CChiKong.Lui%40redcross.org%7C82f6ef03f64843699c3e08dc274b16b6%7Cdd5b5d42c0d34ad2b5f160edb3af2771%7C0%7C0%7C638428450666507674%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=agMMvosh0Nqdyj7my08G79fnTOIuoQ1SIS5IW49TY8g%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Be in the Know: Office of Ethics & Compliance Info Session</a>” with Long Island's own Frank Favilla, Senior Investigator with the Office of Ethics & Compliance (OEC). </li><li><b>Mar 6:</b> Join us at our Manhattan HQ at 10:30am for a <a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Ql1b3dPA0kq18WDts68ncdHlceianTpHhyTA-GRqjjpUMEpQWk1HTVJGNTNPUlIzRUExNzlaWVdSVy4u" target="_blank">Town Hall Meeting with National Leadership</a> featuring Trevor Riggen, President of Humanitarian Services, Anne McKeough, Chief Development Officer, and Koby Langley, interim DVP for the Northeast Division. </li><li><b>Mar 6:</b> Join us in Manhattan as the American Red Cross recognizes civic leaders and heroic individuals who embody our humanitarian mission at the annual <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Frdcrss.org%2F47JQvLp%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3X5rEKrKirAG9buk4gBj73tMN0KLSn03t95Rek3PViPDar-pOqLPoJqbM&h=AT0BLUg9xYvn64OBJ7QeyDulFe0Z_f_SrKmTeG8DjQsUbutoFjsY4n4FyUd8Tl7I5O39wgBPN13aDhCuHDZhwxZRitxayX8AZPX6rb034xwfaEeyMJupqBPyJeVL6HJB_A&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5b0%5d=AT1rBygHuHIOOEmuDzS5jKjvjPDU1v_mx-bAfSTE7uzEJZ--zXlAW0kY2NaoJdHGqE3pfIme29p1APnVk33GI5OS2yJ-OjIcT7XoYWkLb0apJm7MVcq5QwwVXedoT-aQGpkJvfxTrEySv1wgyYBPOWtrdXjeURJqeSaQqjabFgVBoLVkjcgwh3Ow18u13kZT1b-0olK9ztzfDU-3v3QblnWJ" target="_blank">Red Cross Heroes Gala</a>. </li><li><b>Mar 6:</b> NYC Emergency Management invites you to the 12th Annual <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024CPSymposium?fbclid=IwAR0k6lPntNSVXg836Dm7bPkNUFd-5bajrEPGkJ31hUVvtJcezAhXzBKiHkM" target="_blank">'Community Preparedness' 2024 Symposium Path to Preparedness: Empowering Community Action</a>.</li></ul>nyredcrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16543582711138748527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545160726918113008.post-21956357311880050482024-02-12T18:34:00.006-05:002024-02-12T18:40:45.366-05:00In Case You Missed It<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizV0LtWw7JJaZgYvODL3BMvX7AHUELooq6-VPPAChwatSD16krQaSzUArEmQc7GSJpSbd0QwU0wAGcKliTeCR9A9RIudw67vmZ1tHlc-UPOo8FUnYovBvX402zQkD6DAjCu3tb0aDnMcOf_PdG0MSFNqdvCWBwMPBoaUtVgY-OtT1VqeqbOUUf-FPNglk/s1176/ICYMI_2024_02_12.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="659" data-original-width="1176" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizV0LtWw7JJaZgYvODL3BMvX7AHUELooq6-VPPAChwatSD16krQaSzUArEmQc7GSJpSbd0QwU0wAGcKliTeCR9A9RIudw67vmZ1tHlc-UPOo8FUnYovBvX402zQkD6DAjCu3tb0aDnMcOf_PdG0MSFNqdvCWBwMPBoaUtVgY-OtT1VqeqbOUUf-FPNglk/w488-h273/ICYMI_2024_02_12.png" width="488" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our Preparedness Team featured on Operation 7: Save a Life on ABC7.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">From Feb 5-11, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 196 adults and 54 children following 48 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from the past week and a preview of upcoming activities. (<a href="#events">See below</a>)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Last Week in Review </span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Did you catch <a href="https://abc7ny.com/amp/bill-ritter-operation-7-save-a-life-fire-safety-kidde/14302991/" target="_blank">Operation 7: Save a Life</a> on ABC7 over the weekend? Check it out for some great context about the recent rise in lithium-ion battery fires and look for our amazing preparedness team talking about our work helping teach children about how to prepare for home fires with their families. </li><li><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/fdny-department-of-buildings-monitoring-unstable-building-in-brooklyn/" target="_blank">CBS NY reported the Red Cross</a> assisted 3 families late Sunday night due to an unstable building facade in Brooklyn. </li><li>Last Friday, <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnBWaldman/status/1756102221329019291?s=20" target="_blank">Senator Iwen Chu</a> joined our Home Fire Team <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid02qzd7k6rMyxNErvjc4JNFWFvESSGhnVche76sVDjh2mdAU8dgADnpeZ4PVfFtGH45l?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVT3V35nVYCBCTle56uF2Y5k9OrQlzMGH6AEUkVYtORGY9UmoE7jtSOkVBE7831TaU-sMs4Pfp0KC6flmpfsD9DBa5xnpkEEj5cpW2ixizuwaWZuvE8w2efE5x14WybXzDThg5fSmX99Ie_CV2zp8TwUNMV5jQxv-vbJ8fEExzxQRq-dcpXhpFs9N060kKqMCog1_kDziPshdkWFtasyS7O&__tn__=%2CP-R" target="_blank">to install free smoke alarms and help make her community safer</a>. </li><li>The <a href="https://www.brooklynpaper.com/e-bikes-removed-sunset-park-fire-fdny/" target="_blank">Brooklyn Paper</a>, <a href="https://patch.com/new-york/brooklyn/2-firefighters-injured-brooklyn-blaze-fdny-says" target="_blank">Patch.com</a> and <a href="https://brooklyn.news12.com/fdny-e-bike-possibly-taken-away-in-aftermath-of-sunset-park-house-fire" target="_blank">News 12</a> reported on the Red Cross assisting 7 families after a fire sparked by e-bikes in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. </li><li>Last Wednesday, our LI Disaster Action Team responded to a <a href="https://www.liherald.com/seaford/stories/wantagh-fire-department-responds-to-seaford-house-fire,205890" target="_blank">fire in Seaford</a> (Nassau County) and registered one family for emergency assistance. </li><li>Last Tuesday, our MNYN Disaster Action Team responded to a <a href="https://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/fire-greenwich-byram-mill-st-18649378.php" target="_blank">fire in Greenwich</a> and registered two families for emergency assistance. </li><li>Great work by our Metro New York North Disaster Action Team who recently responded to five separate fires in one week and was <a href="https://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/westchester/2024/02/06/lower-hudson-valley-ny-families-displaced-by-fire-aided-by-red-cross/72490630007/" target="_blank">covered by lohud.com for their efforts</a>. </li><li>For <a href="https://www.redcross.org/local/new-york/greater-new-york/volunteer/black-history-month.html" target="_blank">Black History Month</a>, we celebrated African American leaders like <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C3A45XVsluI/" target="_blank">Frederick Douglas</a>, who shaped our organization into what it is today. </li><li>Throughout last week, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WestPointUSMA/posts/pfbid02mqGZkCtSHT9nq7b4oT5dUdobwEEpdrTRyXHi6dvBkbcci2bnXPdh6QFD5tsKRTx8l?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZXk3cegK3cbAiJECq886d1itevkFyu7kuxw5FkHJm2os6CS6xIg46jtfotqfcUjZxRSvn-nu8e98s45lBlh1JNAcFarLkTHiqauFl5wUbpIPQUcEp5eodYPB1KyVnxsCH9KqvlVAOceaU6jMEyZE8AOVkjYt9Kw9627OHvG9p69O7MGdY1TRc_Bef5AMUL3yQw&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">West Point Military Academy</a> hosted their annual blood drive and it was a <a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBdW2y" target="_blank">resounding success</a>! </li></ul>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Upcoming Events and Activities </span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Giving a few hours of your time each month</b> is all you need to support the American Red Cross’ lifesaving mission. You can support our volunteer workforce with various administrative tasks as a <a href="https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=108297&h=236&p=982003" target="_blank">Disaster Workforce Engagement volunteer</a>, this hybrid role can be done at home or at a red cross office. </li><li><b>Feb 28:</b> Join Kate Schlientz and Tara Rosenblum for a <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/happy-hour-for-red-cross-at-red-horse-tickets-814699587397" target="_blank">fundraising event saluting the American Red Cross New York Metro North Chapter</a> at Red Horse by David Burke in White Plains. </li><li><b>Feb 28:</b> Please join us for “<a href="https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=vms_registration_event_detail&registration_id=19638730" target="_blank">Be in the Know: Office of Ethics & Compliance Info Session</a>” with Long Island's own Frank Favilla, Senior Investigator with the Office of Ethics & Compliance (OEC). </li><li><b>Mar 6:</b> Join us in Manhattan as the American Red Cross recognizes civic leaders and heroic individuals who embody our humanitarian mission at the annual <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Frdcrss.org%2F47JQvLp%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3X5rEKrKirAG9buk4gBj73tMN0KLSn03t95Rek3PViPDar-pOqLPoJqbM&h=AT0BLUg9xYvn64OBJ7QeyDulFe0Z_f_SrKmTeG8DjQsUbutoFjsY4n4FyUd8Tl7I5O39wgBPN13aDhCuHDZhwxZRitxayX8AZPX6rb034xwfaEeyMJupqBPyJeVL6HJB_A&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5b0%5d=AT1rBygHuHIOOEmuDzS5jKjvjPDU1v_mx-bAfSTE7uzEJZ--zXlAW0kY2NaoJdHGqE3pfIme29p1APnVk33GI5OS2yJ-OjIcT7XoYWkLb0apJm7MVcq5QwwVXedoT-aQGpkJvfxTrEySv1wgyYBPOWtrdXjeURJqeSaQqjabFgVBoLVkjcgwh3Ow18u13kZT1b-0olK9ztzfDU-3v3QblnWJ" target="_blank">Red Cross Heroes Gala</a>. </li><li><b>Mar 6:</b> NYC Emergency Management invites you to the 12th Annual <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024CPSymposium?fbclid=IwAR0k6lPntNSVXg836Dm7bPkNUFd-5bajrEPGkJ31hUVvtJcezAhXzBKiHkM" target="_blank">'Community Preparedness' 2024 Symposium Path to Preparedness: Empowering Community Action</a>.</li></ul></div>nyredcrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16543582711138748527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545160726918113008.post-44210932034786305472024-02-05T17:40:00.008-05:002024-02-05T17:40:51.749-05:00In Case You Missed It<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ6GWeSz2gYwoUB4EodQBwnHxTmIU4g7EB70rOCRcb7XfVnpDePGnttZg2_E82PCAf10xIHjHFyOxa_75xTKfzlh4n7tCA3DsTBiD3JqF8r66PBudl4vmWVmj2-yjt4jjzE1l-njliNjAyXE6hLJ_S1zzj7Kcf63KeqAuA5vNSyOfClWUG6VaJhEBZmWg/s638/ICYMI%2020240205.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="359" data-original-width="638" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ6GWeSz2gYwoUB4EodQBwnHxTmIU4g7EB70rOCRcb7XfVnpDePGnttZg2_E82PCAf10xIHjHFyOxa_75xTKfzlh4n7tCA3DsTBiD3JqF8r66PBudl4vmWVmj2-yjt4jjzE1l-njliNjAyXE6hLJ_S1zzj7Kcf63KeqAuA5vNSyOfClWUG6VaJhEBZmWg/w455-h256/ICYMI%2020240205.jpg" width="455" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Metro NY North Red Cross assisted 4 families after a fire in Peekskill. (Source: News 12)</td></tr></tbody></table><br />From January 29 to Feb 4, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 120 adults and 36 children following 42 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from the past week and a preview of upcoming activities. (<a href="#events">See below</a>) <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Last Week in Review </span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>For Black History Month, we honor the vibrant heritage and significant contributions that <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid023Dx3LvEVeqLsdy4frrmf2FxH8TqcqcpQBJTTfvGnbjknBBZJFkfc49JVfr1RVWEel?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZUQLoX70KEy8kc1CckEtoAcKbHoXR-sT0nSZeCDkPhGRxKzQYw7kgFHfvFlI4cid1fqpz_QbGUyVnjDOk4w-_eDKJ8gRe0klA68iRc8_-5-UM8Ft08HU1uHkTj_3cTG9svJDabP8zm3Sdp8wbx6GVy_Alf9u96tj3RDRhIaTI_aTeWFrvCTKJAM0RECoxtYC7gORDwhADJp3bkjiIcX4Q5L&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">Black Americans have made to our country and to the Red Cross</a>.</li><li><a href="https://westchester.news12.com/6-adults-and-6-children-homeless-after-peekskill-fire" target="_blank">News12 Westchester reported on the Red Cross assisting 4 families</a> after a fire on Orchard St. in Peekskill.</li><li>Last Friday, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid028qivFUcCym7YUSyVoq7NBHK5FJLXLQxroSuzBe33TVfQJof8Vs5FpqEwckucehD6l?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVuJbccG0LNOLXUFoEwr1CRwPfXLV59ptnvYtfZ8kUV0nmdY4k9myx69eOadyCmXPVOLIj_vzDOGyVmPC76SBMcsOduSFhxrVYgE87f9zdNZW13Hgw1O6dSLpLXiWJdsUWdBALzJzCCndx3FF8h_PeD55lZVCqR5ZX0L3jEVxbGTx25JLJcAimpAVnHzqIkn4jdtrQ8eQhziMLmWjjgwGO_&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">#LIRedCross helmed a booth at the Long Island Metro Fire/EMS Expo</a>, distributing fire safety and lifesaving skills information.</li><li>The Mayor of Mount Vernon, Shawyn Patterson-Howard, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid025Ug4ZWeiuyjLKHW17B8EGQXan2nPCwsR9uqMuJedcEHN9D7pdQwg26YvWJSKG8uGl?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZW7tglvyVoBNiOy9yN8c7JhXr-hj0XgWU_f-YMDcmc4op7sPavrp9guC4CHDrJ3Z4puIyLeP5J-MqgXL158AA47UXZ6qrBsQGC8R23N5HfZGC1RGPW3icA-qIXSKXNgMv3dXt7W-XxDJckfG5ibb2SwVzCo0Vz5H9te5JZHuoz8c7LRtTod1_Z9e8TmL1N-n1uPfH2igrhr5WlHlbujkTM3&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">highlighted the efforts of the Red Cross</a> assisting a family after a <a href="https://patch.com/new-york/mountvernonny/red-cross-helping-family-8-displaced-overnight-electrical-fire" target="_blank">fire on S. 10th Ave</a>.</li><li>Leaders from <a href="http://twitter.com/NYSenatorWeber/status/1753150886551974033" target="_blank">Red Cross regions throughout New York met with Senator Bill Weber</a> to discuss the blood shortage in New York State and the steps we are taking to ensure an adequate supply remains available.</li><li>Last Wednesday, <a href="https://bronx.news12.com/fdny-lithium-ion-battery-found-in-aftermath-of-bronx-apartment-fire" target="_blank">News 12 reported on the Red Cross assisting 6 families</a> after a fire on <a href="https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/1752828301813461334" target="_blank">in the northeastern Bronx</a>.</li><li>Kudos to the <a href="https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/1753157106348274020" target="_blank">Horace Mann Red Cross Club for hosting their very first blood drive</a> at the end of January and to NYC Council Member <a href="https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/1753511156168208657" target="_blank">Eric Dinowitz</a> and Assemblyman <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffreyDinowitz/status/1751992481497936213" target="_blank">Jeffrey Dinowitz</a> for coming out to support the blood drive in their Bronx districts.</li><li>Our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid0g2a77VBWzth7Vd3tn9s3B2AWbKBMvCobjvwafVRZHdfkuVG7eFugLQTwwtvCeyLUl?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZWX9OFEt5Sedf8eYdumglL2fKFk4RwbrYJnddNOOm2ZgOENBRN58abZSCvJCCu_xG42GSWWImVhbGNtDNeBAux5oJfakazMvAnd6OQqWH6nvdL7UrfCEJHIzU0SdqF0c7zs4BZdWTcsPwMRbwslhqX3JuN_4reQiXcBB80SpF3Y9sJY7A4JLxyLVYYUt849lI4&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">Service to the Armed Forces team visited Fort Totten in Queens, NY</a>, last week to provide information regarding Red Cross services during a pre-deployment event.</li><li>We met with the new <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid02VqdmHdQrA7Vm4tEsfuL6QqHmJUjqHvvZ9TR8vsk8h9SbaPWb3pFMXtrYAnX2p9Efl?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVI9sJMYjYuaoXkNplqkPsQ6k_bsl-mVF3MeFeSa5LNGiYG0UhMRlEOqB5m4C46Rhf87uyiEUzm9DLY4T6NCnLCpoE9grCqgnElO5Gva0iMWk36knOEtWiFFkRXjW--n7JywgDNce8UvyGV6u_qDGxs_GXT5sz7p77bbcwFtB41To_DRtl6U0AlfRJEaYai2jU&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">West Point Garrison Commander, Col. Travis E. Robison</a>, to discuss Red Cross programs available to support military members, veterans and their families through our Service to the Armed Forces mission.</li></ul>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Upcoming Events and Activities </span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Time will pass anyway</b>, in 2024 <a href="https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=108297&h=236&p=982003" target="_blank">#ResolveToVolunteer</a> with the Red Cross and become an integral part of your community. </li><li><b>Feb 5-8:</b> Mark your calendars for the upcoming <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid0PxZjrvQ92275KzXb8ZFgvDCYn8oThQ9N9XvX7S55kXqeaZPuqTySTvPwYzQckH6Gl?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZWk4NcH7zC0Pphm5S0ypfacOMgfGVkBLYxR5ba4FCH_AcRhtu1UC034QLPoU0G1HKuwbyAhOAbbPV_aXqwGaKOMDCRPlQJn_Kjc21DO5Ya8KuSVelaCRLvkL3UUuGcIFLzDXDmTmZCzjjg3eAJ9X7sNpwsk6PuU89umGMU4udu24_WMpVJeeYTv7lTfmVdFOVVQ7tAEnjRZaxpZabAOPHwd&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">Red Cross Blood Drive at West Point Military Academy</a>.</li><li><b>Feb 28:</b> Join Kate Schlientz and Tara Rosenblum for a <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/happy-hour-for-red-cross-at-red-horse-tickets-814699587397" target="_blank">fundraising event saluting the American Red Cross New York Metro North Chapter</a> at Red Horse by David Burke in White Plains. </li><li><b>Mar 6:</b> Join us in Manhattan as the American Red Cross recognizes civic leaders and heroic individuals who embody our humanitarian mission at the annual <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Frdcrss.org%2F47JQvLp%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3X5rEKrKirAG9buk4gBj73tMN0KLSn03t95Rek3PViPDar-pOqLPoJqbM&h=AT0BLUg9xYvn64OBJ7QeyDulFe0Z_f_SrKmTeG8DjQsUbutoFjsY4n4FyUd8Tl7I5O39wgBPN13aDhCuHDZhwxZRitxayX8AZPX6rb034xwfaEeyMJupqBPyJeVL6HJB_A&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5b0%5d=AT1rBygHuHIOOEmuDzS5jKjvjPDU1v_mx-bAfSTE7uzEJZ--zXlAW0kY2NaoJdHGqE3pfIme29p1APnVk33GI5OS2yJ-OjIcT7XoYWkLb0apJm7MVcq5QwwVXedoT-aQGpkJvfxTrEySv1wgyYBPOWtrdXjeURJqeSaQqjabFgVBoLVkjcgwh3Ow18u13kZT1b-0olK9ztzfDU-3v3QblnWJ" target="_blank">Red Cross Heroes Gala</a>.</li></ul>nyredcrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16543582711138748527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545160726918113008.post-56100413113779333752024-01-30T11:54:00.007-05:002024-01-30T11:56:24.010-05:00In Case You Missed It<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKdQD6jDLoYQA0azSibk4Bje6itoJIB3uccazAnh70k9kxvzNiKYKTNmJaxgxTU5deArLqRxxwp89BjvMb5CpTyP78nEk86wn1gRr5k2X2osrb4cZL_xrU36OXfbadpGaM7hTVTVbFoh1XtWtkxcZ8may5hb6dMyMk-WC8kZLWUV-SAUrP01oICgWuGDA/s638/ICYMI-20240129.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="359" data-original-width="638" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKdQD6jDLoYQA0azSibk4Bje6itoJIB3uccazAnh70k9kxvzNiKYKTNmJaxgxTU5deArLqRxxwp89BjvMb5CpTyP78nEk86wn1gRr5k2X2osrb4cZL_xrU36OXfbadpGaM7hTVTVbFoh1XtWtkxcZ8may5hb6dMyMk-WC8kZLWUV-SAUrP01oICgWuGDA/w488-h275/ICYMI-20240129.jpg" width="488" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">News 12 spoke with Sickle Cell Warrior Ashley Flowers about the importance of donating blood.</td></tr></tbody></table><p>From January 22 to 28, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 183 adults and 50 children following 59 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from the past week and a preview of upcoming activities. (<a href="#events">See below</a>)</p><span style="font-size: large;">Last Week in Review</span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Over the weekend, NY State Assemblyman <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffreyDinowitz/status/1751992481497936213" target="_blank">Jeffrey Dinowitz attended a blood drive</a> in the Riverdale section of the Bronx hosted by the Red Cross Youth Club at Horace Mann High School.</li><li><a href="https://westchester.news12.com/american-red-cross-faces-emergency-blood-shortage" target="_blank">News 12 spoke with Metro NY North Red Cross</a> CEO Stephanie Dunn Ashley and sickle cell warrior and blood donor ambassador Ashley Flowers about the importance of giving blood during the current national shortage.</li><li><a href="https://bronx.news12.com/bronx-chapter-of-delta-sigma-theta-red-cross-host-blood-drive" target="_blank">News 12 reported on how members of the Delta Sigma Theta Bronx Alumni Chapter</a> joined up with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive Friday.</li><li><a href="https://www.liherald.com/elmont/stories/red-cross-deploys-help-to-9-residents-in-west-hempstead,205704" target="_blank">The Long Island Herald reported</a> on how the #LIRedCross assisted residents after disasters throughout January.</li><li>Last Thursday, our interim <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C2iRZM_g-d2/" target="_blank">CEO Celena Sarillo joined our NYC Disaster Action Team</a> members for a response shift last night.</li><li>Last week, we shared this viral video of our Regional Disaster Program Officer, <a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/_I7QSh_8zFY?feature=share" target="_blank">Dario Diaz, explaining why volunteers should deploy to large-scale disaster relief operations</a> outside of Greater New York.</li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid083rQ2Tm7wdEm3B6HiYE17hgH3YtvDXJfoxSHEwXUVqYSjzwa3zZvhw2WUiPXWKjrl?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZWqZTvn34hpFglR28WP4rKDT5aLrNc9bwg1R8_T9XJE7X8RxJeGGfxQ74199GwB0NNDbpjWSCbG3fRs7zwwgFLmUHsXGQ97TjFhEa1OQFNuzpSWxRpkyuMocamYPjs9UIhEvE9b93bcG1udpkTO79hIV0LpQQae-ITeeJES59tbvOqg5VjR7ZYciEY_Lf97ziQ&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">Lisa Prindle, with her mom, shared how many times they’ve donated blood</a> to encourage others to give during the current national blood shortage.</li><li><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/6-people-hurt-dozens-more-displaced-by-late-night-fire-in-the-bronx/" target="_blank">CBS NY</a>, <a href="https://bronx.news12.com/fdny-6-injured-in-massive-fire-at-soundview-apartment-building" target="_blank">News 12</a> and the <a href="https://gothamist.com/news/fdny-3-fires-in-3-boroughs-kill-one-injure-several-and-displace-dozens" target="_blank">Gothamist</a> reported on a fire on Boynton Ave in the Bronx where the <a href="https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/1749765898779394256" target="_blank">Red Cross provided 5 families with emergency housing</a>. </li></ul>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Upcoming Events and Activities </span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>In 2024, resolve to gift your skills through pro bono work.</b> During large disasters, the Red Cross is looking for licensed mental health professionals to support the emotional health of individuals, families, and communities. <a href="https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=105888&h=236&p=982003" target="_blank">Sign up to volunteer with us</a>! </li><li><b>Feb 5-8:</b> Mark your calendars for the upcoming <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid0PxZjrvQ92275KzXb8ZFgvDCYn8oThQ9N9XvX7S55kXqeaZPuqTySTvPwYzQckH6Gl?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZWk4NcH7zC0Pphm5S0ypfacOMgfGVkBLYxR5ba4FCH_AcRhtu1UC034QLPoU0G1HKuwbyAhOAbbPV_aXqwGaKOMDCRPlQJn_Kjc21DO5Ya8KuSVelaCRLvkL3UUuGcIFLzDXDmTmZCzjjg3eAJ9X7sNpwsk6PuU89umGMU4udu24_WMpVJeeYTv7lTfmVdFOVVQ7tAEnjRZaxpZabAOPHwd&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">Red Cross Blood Drive at West Point Military Academy</a>. </li><li><b>Feb 21:</b> Join us for a virtual <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/resolve-to-volunteer-join-us-for-a-volunteer-info-session-tickets-814312439427" target="_blank">Volunteer Info Session</a> to learn more about how you can make a difference in your community and help people when they need it the most. </li><li><b>Mar 6:</b> Join us in Manhattan as the American Red Cross recognizes civic leaders and heroic individuals who embody our humanitarian mission at the annual <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Frdcrss.org%2F47JQvLp%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3X5rEKrKirAG9buk4gBj73tMN0KLSn03t95Rek3PViPDar-pOqLPoJqbM&h=AT0BLUg9xYvn64OBJ7QeyDulFe0Z_f_SrKmTeG8DjQsUbutoFjsY4n4FyUd8Tl7I5O39wgBPN13aDhCuHDZhwxZRitxayX8AZPX6rb034xwfaEeyMJupqBPyJeVL6HJB_A&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5b0%5d=AT1rBygHuHIOOEmuDzS5jKjvjPDU1v_mx-bAfSTE7uzEJZ--zXlAW0kY2NaoJdHGqE3pfIme29p1APnVk33GI5OS2yJ-OjIcT7XoYWkLb0apJm7MVcq5QwwVXedoT-aQGpkJvfxTrEySv1wgyYBPOWtrdXjeURJqeSaQqjabFgVBoLVkjcgwh3Ow18u13kZT1b-0olK9ztzfDU-3v3QblnWJ" target="_blank">Red Cross Heroes Gala</a>.</li></ul>nyredcrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16543582711138748527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545160726918113008.post-86439542763669243062024-01-23T17:46:00.003-05:002024-01-23T17:46:42.234-05:00In Case You Missed It <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitXgAe6zNRM60O0iteZMGNgC6hdZ7dkQYG7ZCiFgss8kl6-iQFWmBE_W46OKwbUq3U8QtoIKnV5PAYVdk6Oba6UIYxA-cKU9NAi7oylgCZlniDE_V1KODg6_2xAeTpxJo7mRIQhIR3O5_CKGkOG5PP0E-wGeZ3_BJPbjnQCkJBmwBcBOimqOVbL8iyneo/s1000/ICYMI-20240123.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitXgAe6zNRM60O0iteZMGNgC6hdZ7dkQYG7ZCiFgss8kl6-iQFWmBE_W46OKwbUq3U8QtoIKnV5PAYVdk6Oba6UIYxA-cKU9NAi7oylgCZlniDE_V1KODg6_2xAeTpxJo7mRIQhIR3O5_CKGkOG5PP0E-wGeZ3_BJPbjnQCkJBmwBcBOimqOVbL8iyneo/w448-h336/ICYMI-20240123.jpg" width="448" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Red Cross responded to a fire on Holland Avenue in the
Williamsbridge section of The Bronx.<br />(Photo: Síle Moloney/Norwood News)<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>From January 16 to 22, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 249 adults and 77 children following 51 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from the past week and a preview of upcoming activities. (<a href="#events">See below</a>) <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Last Week in Review </span><br /></p><ul><li>#LIRedCross volunteer and Brentwood resident <a href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/celia-vollmer-brentwood-library-ox826a1g?fbclid=IwAR1d_dgbxrz_2eDQ8bJcg7WOi0WuSFZDJJsmuvSGrRxnm9BgCH5tVpeGITE" target="_blank">Celia Vollmer was featured as a Hometown Hero</a> in Newsday. </li><li><a href="https://www.norwoodnews.org/update-williamsbridge-no-injuries-reported-following-residential-fire-in-three-story-home/" target="_blank">The Norwood News reported</a> on a fire last Thursday on Holland Ave in the Bronx where the <a href="https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/1748143174072070636" target="_blank">Red Cross assisted 3 families</a>. </li><li>Last Wednesday, <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/floor-partially-collapses-inside-lobby-of-queens-village-apartment-building/" target="_blank">CBS NY spoke with disaster responder Franddy Rodriguez</a> supporting residents after a <a href="https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/1747644026512195775" target="_blank">floor collapse in Queens Village</a>. </li><li>Last Tuesday, <a href="https://bronx.news12.com/fdny-1-infant-1-woman-and-1-firefighter-injured-in-tremont-fire" target="_blank">News 12 reported</a> on the Red Cross <a href="https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/1747437215725085140" target="_blank">assisting 20 families</a> in the Tremont section of the Bronx. </li><li>On the <a href="https://twitter.com/NJRedCross/status/1746962368125440018" target="_blank">15th Anniversary</a> of the <a href="https://redcrossny.podbean.com/e/the-miracle-on-the-hudson/" target="_blank">Miracle on the Hudson</a>, Red Crossers <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid0TyctmR1CAAcYEkeD4c9fR1BHEHxm1nvgaHxhC4eU4T9QEUZomS9QAGRmHBc2ZUT6l?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZX7GgRr8Y6-yXYk-I_BhRP0m1pvscZlzlKuRVSG06ulJhi6uPEvyzQcPhkjgi9mj7wS8gxegwe62V4jtOWYkqyrbBeeRAxZQuLIN9AR66AcFetCKsVAxZYPuaeEvTZB7GLzQ3yYGfkSwOf_qOP03DIhKvy3HyydmJlqcFB9rq8by63ipeA57-6LQLzt8oJpiCY&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">celebrated with passengers of Flight 1549</a>. </li><li>Last Monday, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid02kXnzv3jYxGxwLyQ1nzqS1rBZjo1TEFyLmNBAphibcvPAsLadWJEoXbMPdnYDTun7l?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZUHhWVwQcq5XhIlUCAn9_TKNjqYJTOqKFy2HO0si0mwpv40NYtd0Z9TDWy-LNOAvoe2d8pHxjjWIBMVhIFitWDwyp9MwnTfeePQ-FJeMKMdB7qWT1SzPs0FVyNzqkInBIylPDJYeAbAFSVYdmdGQtreRBmcwNmkw_urblVxXjahpSWmKe9ArWAwTLhzElquRuN_zSYXrx6XlgHUZbysOGIg&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">#LIRedCrossers responded to an electrical fire in Centereach</a> where they assisted four families displaced from their home. </li><li>A big THANK YOU to our volunteers who <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid034vmyUsrZHXRSJrCtssefb8GxzYLAH6NNKGiNxPo4eiqnX4gr2yNBZxGgHHvY6JGFl?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZWpIX-g8uLiySE60Q1fBvQM_FI_kceHYs9R5G2wDh9Hj-_nWcHo4L67vX1Nt98_B590ijI0-6my4nVizZbxoKP2X-piJu_0JvfAJS_XzmcwJ7ObCXUryHGGSPzHBDavwRwvtP-HJ0_mZ6RgevfcT_W0oi7EcpyX8xbkRwMLxxZJTPs1aVk0ZYESYOuKsunW2qH_v_IWN04C3bcQe-ZMslQ3&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">have deployed to help our neighbors in New Jersey</a> after winter storms brought flooding to several parts of the state. </li><li>The <a href="https://brooklyneagle.com/articles/2024/01/16/red-cross-fdny-install-134-free-smoke-alarms-in-bed-stuy/" target="_blank">Brooklyn Daily Eagle</a>, <a href="https://patch.com/new-york/bed-stuy/dozens-bed-stuy-homes-get-new-fire-alarms" target="_blank">Patch</a> and <a href="https://www.brooklynpaper.com/red-cross-fdny-free-smoke-alarm-brooklyn/" target="_blank">Brooklyn Paper</a> reported on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid02dXRWwA1GL23bKprcbExybcmTG2KzL9fz7LhBCQNfDKdTymWuNhdPWY2snuCbWzE5l?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZUfRu1NaJuooDj5X-G1GjUtXVs_G937DXWGDZtNJkmP_f1QcJ-3SmUz7wWtDkKHj4Oo2R5agapuwYow0mKtdDfne0ld_-tBrvOO4yqR8TsR2vF7lIuW1wHzC22oxg43sfXnT6-8LqbsaAQeqFshddbXnRqF8VEecZHMf-raUGqSZZrQPb6IiHDNJE1FJAgYMu8&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">our team working with</a> the FDNY and FDNY Foundation to install over <a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBayZE" target="_blank">100 free smoke alarms in Brooklyn</a> for #MLKDayofService. </li><li>Last week, the #LIRedCross <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid059fZ2UMPXvj2GNWsFyxBDcqbiELLc4FP79sP6fLUWNHTM1n3EoG5b8T3jhNFNRP1l?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZUn4KQSUv_XQvl-mGu9GC8n0uKFKsFLw69QiqovyVX-gL48ga_XBUygWOp8VIzOwsQaRak4r2rgupGfckvv8I4JNSXTU5bpV3R0olvGZTnv2fzMIb4Iet4X9w5TltmDRci_Y9rMXXHBF4sZKBJvXPR02afwP2yQ16gbkWwrmwwin3r0V9LSFQSA8d5FaKQKG_d3yZrLC9cR5bDpINZIkAJj&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">held a Shelter Simulation training at Brentwood Union Free School District</a> to learn how to manage a shelter in a disaster. </li></ul>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Upcoming Events and Activities </span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>What’s one goal you’d like to achieve this year?</b> How about giving a few hours of your time to help people in your community by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7153822121477959680" target="_blank">signing up to volunteer with us</a>! </li><li><b>Jan 27:</b> Come join us at the <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-person-new-york-city-volunteer-open-house-tickets-779606984477" target="_blank">In Person Volunteer Open House</a> to discuss our open volunteer positions, answer questions and assist with the volunteer application process. Snacks will be provided after the presentation. </li><li><b>Feb 5-8:</b> Mark your calendars for the upcoming <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid0PxZjrvQ92275KzXb8ZFgvDCYn8oThQ9N9XvX7S55kXqeaZPuqTySTvPwYzQckH6Gl?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZWk4NcH7zC0Pphm5S0ypfacOMgfGVkBLYxR5ba4FCH_AcRhtu1UC034QLPoU0G1HKuwbyAhOAbbPV_aXqwGaKOMDCRPlQJn_Kjc21DO5Ya8KuSVelaCRLvkL3UUuGcIFLzDXDmTmZCzjjg3eAJ9X7sNpwsk6PuU89umGMU4udu24_WMpVJeeYTv7lTfmVdFOVVQ7tAEnjRZaxpZabAOPHwd&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">Red Cross Blood Drive at West Point Military Academy</a>. </li><li><b>Mar 6:</b> Join us in Manhattan as the American Red Cross recognizes civic leaders and heroic individuals who embody our humanitarian mission at the annual <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Frdcrss.org%2F47JQvLp%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3X5rEKrKirAG9buk4gBj73tMN0KLSn03t95Rek3PViPDar-pOqLPoJqbM&h=AT0BLUg9xYvn64OBJ7QeyDulFe0Z_f_SrKmTeG8DjQsUbutoFjsY4n4FyUd8Tl7I5O39wgBPN13aDhCuHDZhwxZRitxayX8AZPX6rb034xwfaEeyMJupqBPyJeVL6HJB_A&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5b0%5d=AT1rBygHuHIOOEmuDzS5jKjvjPDU1v_mx-bAfSTE7uzEJZ--zXlAW0kY2NaoJdHGqE3pfIme29p1APnVk33GI5OS2yJ-OjIcT7XoYWkLb0apJm7MVcq5QwwVXedoT-aQGpkJvfxTrEySv1wgyYBPOWtrdXjeURJqeSaQqjabFgVBoLVkjcgwh3Ow18u13kZT1b-0olK9ztzfDU-3v3QblnWJ" target="_blank">Red Cross Heroes Gala</a>. </li></ul>nyredcrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16543582711138748527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545160726918113008.post-44520801125703326962024-01-16T11:15:00.002-05:002024-01-16T11:15:37.785-05:00In Case You Missed It<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoAF38Gc5n-sDj9q0WpxZOkY_OpVYSHH3UG_RWzLqdOlLAXng5RFUWcK6cm9586xHNy7fWRwCRKZt1QEB9Yitr0UVTgCdjb3-zwnQvlAWzIB3OVwGn-rQ6xnP9HB6ZN7PzTw5gjhcoNBckLcvyVhvnzdVRhmoMlbhjAlEJaEtkTHwGEmtvVp1AWKhq8RA/s979/ICYMI_20240115.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="551" data-original-width="979" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoAF38Gc5n-sDj9q0WpxZOkY_OpVYSHH3UG_RWzLqdOlLAXng5RFUWcK6cm9586xHNy7fWRwCRKZt1QEB9Yitr0UVTgCdjb3-zwnQvlAWzIB3OVwGn-rQ6xnP9HB6ZN7PzTw5gjhcoNBckLcvyVhvnzdVRhmoMlbhjAlEJaEtkTHwGEmtvVp1AWKhq8RA/w527-h296/ICYMI_20240115.png" width="527" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Red Cross Responders assist residents after a tree collapsed on a Queens home.</td></tr></tbody></table>From January 8 to 14, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 146 adults and 45 children following 52 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from the past week and a preview of upcoming activities. (<a href="#events">See below</a>) <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Last Week in Review </span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/massive-tree-falls-on-home-in-queens-no-injuries-reported/" target="_blank">CBS2 reported on a tree falling</a> on a Queens home where the Red Cross provided <a href="https://twitter.com/nycemergencymgt/status/1746671328160088118" target="_blank">assistance to 11 individuals, including emergency lodging.</a></li><li>Last Saturday, #LIRedCross volunteers were <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid0Puin84jteTiP3F5SmzGtuuUeNy8Uwvbe5ukCSnTMqkSgCPvs5MeYE2LGUPMg2jRUl" target="_blank">out installing smoke alarms</a> and providing fire safety education in the community. </li><li>It was a #FantasticFriday in the Greater NY Region as we <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid0jWGgQTuY2YSWALyyJWAgTiBXJ3AfywpFwb5hBmSDyqPEewAERtFsAyb2ZaK4xWCEl?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVWbJnao3M3AogHhF-MDWXD_2yPkHSnAEVwYdOD2uPOtq650rEjpSoRAySxUCfnmSoLgar-vVcge8niqxp02EYM8gndJdcy6_QKw11xS8FDZP1h8C9XPznYj0f14M9Ll1LW1-wNhchIaBG5joFboR24tvofkTjLT9IK2zGlme_L55POmv0l4QkwRD6pQfO5N3c&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">welcomed three of our national leaders</a> for a special Town Hall Meeting. </li><li>In her <a href="https://www.greenwichsentinel.com/2024/01/12/generations-need-to-work-together-to-help-save-lives/" target="_blank">latest column in the Greenwich Sentinel</a>, Metro NY North Chapter CEO Stephanie Dunn Ashley encouraged all generations to work together and roll up their sleeves to donate blood. </li><li>Last Wednesday, our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid02YP4FKt2snm6ecHFAjR8x4N1GY93V4yQKLioqao1togCMAio9kDzyYSKzfwwHjJY3l?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZUa2UgEAlsZT8Bpsw9gLXd5n822Bdmqk1VNn5Xkf7nDoT5jQHJ82Flfi9tENAuVz4iilXIG-AXhB1BejM19rf_BbBuPb2B3Hcb--6KPPH6tRv2FTiCeHKL3xmDbDz-iFikKSvkVnUer00_detHmPFpMX9IWEP0Tmm-u6E7qTYIEWt38DuuiNEmhqU2Hdo3jhRuyXvMLYfwfN3VLS48zRkIw&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">SAF team brought lightly-used donated coats</a> from Greenwich, CT to Veterans in Westchester County. </li><li><a href="https://www.bxtimes.com/vacate-order-retaining-wall-collapse-tremont/" target="_blank">The Bronx Times reported on a retaining wall collapse</a> last Wednesday on Anthony Ave. where the Red Cross <a href="https://twitter.com/nycemergencymgt/status/1745168280954802425" target="_blank">provided 12 adults and 3 children with emergency housing</a>. </li><li>Amidst a series of winter storms impacting the region, Long Island CEO <a href="https://longisland.news12.com/nassau-county-executive-declares-state-of-emergency-as-powerful-storm" target="_blank">Jose Dominguez talks to News12 Long Island</a> about how to prepare for winter weather. </li><li>In this new article published last week by Red Cross volunteer Barbara Gaynes, you can read about the <a href="https://www.redcross.org/local/new-york/greater-new-york/about-us/news-and-events/news/one-devastating-fire--two-roads-to-recovery.html" target="_blank">work of DAT members through the experiences</a> of residents who received their help. </li><li><a href="https://westchester.news12.com/red-cross-current-blood-shortage-is-worst-in-20-years-the-winter-weather-isnt-helping" target="_blank">News12 Westchester</a>, <a href="https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/health/2024/01/09/red-cross-sees-record-lows-for-blood-donations" target="_blank">NY1</a> and <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/wcbsam-on-demand/drive-time-red-cross-says-theres-a-critical-nation" target="_blank">CBS 880</a> radio covered the ongoing blood shortage, which includes a 20-year low in blood donors. </li></ul>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Upcoming Events and Activities </span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>What if in 2024 you can make a difference for people on the worst day of their lives?</b> From a single-family fire to large-scale hurricane or flood, <a href="https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=106900&h=236&p=982003" target="_blank">Recovery Care Caseworkers</a> meet the disaster-caused needs of individuals and families by matching Red Cross assistance and community resources to their needs.</li><li><b>Jan 27:</b> Come join us at the <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-person-new-york-city-volunteer-open-house-tickets-779606984477" target="_blank">In Person Volunteer Open House</a> to discuss our open volunteer positions, answer questions and assist with the volunteer application process. Snacks will be provided after the presentation.</li></ul>nyredcrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16543582711138748527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545160726918113008.post-91145381655119156082024-01-09T17:09:00.008-05:002024-01-09T17:09:43.372-05:00In Case You Missed It<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghWRbPPluokRqhmt4A2V1PfHGUsfdp7saOsF5UCJmNWp7tCqAiWYr8uRpuyMSI-BpVQR7jW-uaWgtGxdoH5V4xx7RWlCzP7p5gwMYRR-4XF5yeWk04mC849ioJFfqC11he6F5JZZqTiy4PXLXt63ojbs4P6ShzPxuWQcX-NRi_2vMzgmy-sFE-7lfEDJk/s800/ICYMI%2020240109.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghWRbPPluokRqhmt4A2V1PfHGUsfdp7saOsF5UCJmNWp7tCqAiWYr8uRpuyMSI-BpVQR7jW-uaWgtGxdoH5V4xx7RWlCzP7p5gwMYRR-4XF5yeWk04mC849ioJFfqC11he6F5JZZqTiy4PXLXt63ojbs4P6ShzPxuWQcX-NRi_2vMzgmy-sFE-7lfEDJk/w300-h400/ICYMI%2020240109.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Red Cross volunteers Jonathan Liles and Mary Cueva pack up smoke alarms in preparation for a Home Fire Campaign installation appointment in the Bronx. (</span><span style="text-align: left;">Photo: Frederic Klein)<br /><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table>From January 1 to 7, the American Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 128 adults and 54 children following 47 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from past week and a preview of upcoming activities. (<a href="#events">See below</a>)<div><br /><div><span style="font-size: large;">Last Week in Review</span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>January is National Blood Donor Month, and <a href="https://bronx.news12.com/local-mother-hosts-blood-drive-in-honor-of-her-late-son" target="_blank">Bronx mom Irene Guanill hosts three blood drives per year</a> with the Red Cross in honor of her late son, Jason, who loved to donate blood.</li><li><a href="https://westchester.news12.com/red-cross-declares-blood-shortage-emergency-calls-for-donations" target="_blank">News12,</a> <a href="https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/health/2024/01/09/red-cross-sees-record-lows-for-blood-donations" target="_blank">NY1</a>, and other media outlets shared that the Red Cross is experiencing a blood shortage, as the number of people donating blood is the lowest it's been in 20 years.</li><li>Our Long Island CEO Jose Dominguez <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid02r894aW9HFxst8S1jWzC33TpePVT9naZSpr5ab5DgYKw1rhfSSkjBToPqf89ppnHal?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZXaLY3ll-pPnXsdU2N1wqoxLIj8FIHxDnMryCruuH3j4WgB5j6tuLB-NBWgAbYKSER3AzAnUCxcTS9wW56eiaqrvjF7RKpFpUsZOGvFC9tc1Z4CK5a6LG9gwZCgflgJTar7HNa04m5ahkBEyaybuw893NJtX_M82SSWhojPjTTZKlYeb8IgurKA6Y3ghY-ygLiIthBMg39MeQcF1udToWsEz8MP2Uto8KFeC8250N8Ehw&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">attended the Long Island Association State of the Region event</a> alongside our board member Ming Chiang of Hello Taiwan last Friday.</li><li>Our Greater New York Disaster Action Team had quite a long day of activity on New Year’s Eve. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C1uzP2-rTI_/?img_index=1" target="_blank">Read about it here.</a></li><li>Last week, we published an article about <a href="https://www.redcross.org/local/new-york/greater-new-york/about-us/news-and-events/news/keeping-our-neighbors-safe--one-smoke-alarm-at-a-time.html" target="_blank">volunteer Jonathan Liles’ second shift as a Home Fire Campaign installer</a>.</li><li>Last Wednesday, the <a href="https://www.bxtimes.com/barnes-avenue-fire/" target="_blank">Bronx Times</a> and <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/boy-killed-bronx-fire-illegal-basement-units/" target="_blank">CBS2</a> reported on the Red Cross providing emergency assistance to a family after a tragic fire on <a href="https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/1742706861491519977" target="_blank">Barnes Avenue in the Bronx</a>.</li><li><a href="https://bronx.news12.com/fdny-6-injured-in-large-highbridge-fire" target="_blank">News12 reported on a fire in the Highbridge</a> section of the Bronx where the Red Cross helped 5 displaced families.</li><li>The Rockland Report posted an article about the <a href="https://rocklandreport.com/american-red-cross-metro-ny-north-chapter-announces-2024-red-white-ball-co-chairs-committee-and-honorees/" target="_blank">Metro NY North Chapter announcing</a> its 2024 Red & White Ball Co-Chairs, Committee, and Honorees. </li></ul>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Upcoming Events and Activities </span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>EMERGENCY BLOOD SHORTAGE:</b> The Red Cross blood supply has fallen to critically low levels. Your blood or platelet donation is needed now to help alleviate the shortage and ensure lifesaving medical procedures are not delayed. Don’t wait – <a href="http://rcblood.org/donate" target="_blank">sign up to donate</a>. </li><li><b>Jan 12:</b> Join national Red Cross leaders Brad Kieserman, Jennifer Pipa, and Koby Langley at a Special Town Hall Meeting. They will provide an update on operations across the country, share their vision for 2024, and answer your questions. RSVP via <a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Ql1b3dPA0kq18WDts68ncdHlceianTpHhyTA-GRqjjpUREFWRVNZUjhFRFhCU0c1NDQ5SkZKUk9BMC4u" target="_blank">this link</a>. </li><li><b>Jan 27:</b> Come join us at the <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-person-new-york-city-volunteer-open-house-tickets-779606984477" target="_blank">In Person Volunteer Open House</a> to discuss our open volunteer positions, answer questions and assist with the volunteer application process. Snacks will be provided after the presentation. </li></ul></div></div>nyredcrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16543582711138748527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545160726918113008.post-10341220517171787032024-01-03T14:40:00.000-05:002024-01-03T14:40:05.549-05:00In Case You Missed It<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0BrAg2vAVGmTS3hFULv4uHr-aJNOqNLvvPZNkah9gXo8gMHB31A2fdrpMJrjb3WGGmNWXN2p_yIhf3fuY8su0as5CSpDoeD3qtpunibp8U7k70STwyuSal-ZgKJxfTuQSna4_uDT-IXl2RLo5ZeuKbL2LQT-XwTMTfeeL7mf3eog9bOgaLqTLqaDELoI/s1000/ICYMI_20240103.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0BrAg2vAVGmTS3hFULv4uHr-aJNOqNLvvPZNkah9gXo8gMHB31A2fdrpMJrjb3WGGmNWXN2p_yIhf3fuY8su0as5CSpDoeD3qtpunibp8U7k70STwyuSal-ZgKJxfTuQSna4_uDT-IXl2RLo5ZeuKbL2LQT-XwTMTfeeL7mf3eog9bOgaLqTLqaDELoI/w462-h307/ICYMI_20240103.jpg" width="462" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Red Crossers rang in the New Year at Times Square by supporting first responders. (Photo: Eric Strausman)</td></tr></tbody></table>From December 26th to Jan 2nd, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 225 adults and 68 children following 53 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from that past two week and a preview of upcoming activities. (<a href="#events">See below</a>) <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Last Week in Review </span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Red Crossers rang in the New Year at Times Square by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid02csJAic3zynkNscSNMJCwzrGGAmgXVHEJKxQZMjrCKhADowirdSYMqG7yJjb8YwSal" target="_blank">supporting first responders from the afternoon to the ball drop at midnight</a>! </li><li>Earlier in the evening, <a href="https://pix11.com/news/local-news/brooklyn-fire-injures-multiple-people-including-2-young-children-and-2-firefighters-fdny/" target="_blank">PIX11 interviewed Red Cross responder Sean Patrick McNerney</a> about how the Red Cross was assisting residents on Schenck Boulevard in East New York <a href="https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/1741665663721066981" target="_blank">after a fire displaced 80 residents</a>. </li><li>As with every Christmas Day, we also celebrated the birthday of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid02AG3nJhtkC2J5B2vZruJSwoLiJAz6vi73PsGfpq9oUFy8WNAkS3kqGYJbEyXnEP2Ql?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZXiGEn5BG9vB47KbqFzGIV5rItfpCLXWBTsd8AWsi31zx_P2DpSKxdf_i-p-47s45W6ieay9QDpdRepRKNQBpx1t4giIhi6j1KIvsj9eU-NLSsyRVG8K0ImbQYsqUfuHaXx8IKhdkTlub8vYAmTKWsbYnSodKlY8i0O01WxMZIhYwa7lotOuxF6jGPg6hFFiwZKSpgGaLxSOL7CP_n9txyT&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">our iconic founder Clara Barton</a>. </li><li>Long Island Disaster Action Team member Mitchell Ostrover spoke with <a href="https://longisland.news12.com/fire-official-8-families-forced-out-of-homes-by-fire-in-roslyn" target="_blank">News12</a> after a December 28 fire in Roslyn. </li><li>On December 21, our NYC Disaster Action Team <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid02W5bRhzEUD3omr3BKF1fgcYPu4ioPPWeMPXjDSL3CDvCDvp8hMTJJMhuij9iDGr4Al?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZU0INwqCdQY2u2uRreZ2dTpl00GtxrdfuEE6n5pbUvCQKvPR-8TvC_f0_YFOExn9xN52AGYLNrl1s8fEzsfmg5ocIxT3WPUkdRzBv7ACrYD7Ydy-cUcMeqbF88KxPjK3eGFZr_3YpcljX0mVvvDNcvtGejdksJ5qqTwYcSoUZ_Ap06cQiWfv--moMwEKFs5Yps&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">responded to a fire on 9th St in Brooklyn</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/1738009116319314220" target="_blank">provided emergency assistance to 4 families</a>. </li><li>On <a href="https://twitter.com/jennamdeangelis/status/1737565000464572730" target="_blank">December 20</a>, the Greater New York Red Cross <a href="https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/1737666284622381315" target="_blank">opened up a Service Center</a> to <a href="https://twitter.com/CMJulieWon/status/1737641238323712042" target="_blank">assist 88 households</a> after a <a href="https://twitter.com/QnsBPRichards/status/1737898608446382130" target="_blank">5-alarm fire on 39th street</a> in Sunnyside, Queens. See news coverage from <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/queens-fire-that-displaced-hundreds-of-residents-caused-by-contractor-illegally-using-torch-fdny-says/?intcid=CNM-00-10abd1h" target="_blank">CBS2</a>, <a href="https://www.fox5ny.com/news/queens-fire-sunnyside-fdny-torch" target="_blank">FOX5</a>, <a href="https://abc7ny.com/apartment-fire-building-fdny-queens/14206923/" target="_blank">ABC7</a>, <a href="https://pix11.com/news/local-news/queens/several-people-hurt-in-fire-at-queens-apartment-building-fdny/" target="_blank">PIX11,</a> <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/12/20/queens-apartment-building-fire-injuries/71991401007/" target="_blank">USA Today,</a> and more. </li><li>Hear why <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1H8zLBssga/" target="_blank">Raymona Dawkins volunteers</a> with the Sound the Alarm program. </li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/NYSenator_JSS" target="_blank">Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton</a> helped “Sound the Alarm” about <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1CyKtgsppZ/" target="_blank">home fires with this PSA</a>.</li></ul> <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Upcoming Events and Activities </span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>New Year, New Goals!</b> Add volunteering to your resolution list by becoming a Red Cross volunteer. Get started by learning about our <a href="https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=105888&h=236&p=982003" target="_blank">most-needed volunteer positions, here.</a>#ResolveToVolunteer</li><li><b>Jan 3:</b> Don’t wrap up 2023 without signing up to give blood or platelets! You can help give a patient hope for a brighter 2024. Join us for the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=676663354630403&set=a.423191079977633" target="_blank">Do It for Jason blood drive</a> on January 3 or <a href="http://rcblood.org/donate" target="_blank">schedule your blood or platelet donation for another day</a>. </li><li><b>Jan 12:</b> Join national Red Cross leaders Brad Kieserman, Jennifer Pipa, and Koby Langley at a Special Town Hall Meeting. They will provide an update on operations across the country, share their vision for 2024, and answer your questions. RSVP via <a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Ql1b3dPA0kq18WDts68ncdHlceianTpHhyTA-GRqjjpUREFWRVNZUjhFRFhCU0c1NDQ5SkZKUk9BMC4u" target="_blank">this link</a>. </li><li><b>Jan 27:</b> Come join us at the <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-person-new-york-city-volunteer-open-house-tickets-779606984477" target="_blank">In Person Volunteer Open House</a> to discuss our open volunteer positions, answer questions and assist with the volunteer application process. Snacks will be provided after the presentation.</li></ul>nyredcrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16543582711138748527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545160726918113008.post-34280961395286714602023-12-18T17:44:00.002-05:002023-12-18T17:50:49.892-05:00In Case You Missed It<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl5nYlTGWsABLLFfntJ_nfe3o4bylKSsM2XHnngJIrQfR_79GEHskxZLrpXY6fzywsrrarOJY2TRsNZ1ixGvgTqA6ZoJ826pniCt65vSjPYnh98ytlhe0SygM6cKJci_jzubhMw1snNNFQlClQ-g2lQ6-qcl4GXSBOnqxO0fzZ8sR-R59QlMxAlhq_c8g/s719/ICYMI_20231218.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="719" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl5nYlTGWsABLLFfntJ_nfe3o4bylKSsM2XHnngJIrQfR_79GEHskxZLrpXY6fzywsrrarOJY2TRsNZ1ixGvgTqA6ZoJ826pniCt65vSjPYnh98ytlhe0SygM6cKJci_jzubhMw1snNNFQlClQ-g2lQ6-qcl4GXSBOnqxO0fzZ8sR-R59QlMxAlhq_c8g/w511-h285/ICYMI_20231218.png" width="511" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Red Cross responded to the partial building collapse in the Bronx. (Source: News 12)</td></tr></tbody></table><div>From December 11th to December 17th, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 220 adults and 71 children following 39 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from that past week and a preview of upcoming activities. (<a href="#events">See below</a>)</div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Last Week in Review </span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Saturday night after the fire on Caryl Ave in Yonkers, the <a href="https://abc7ny.com/yonkers-caryl-ave-apartment-fire-woman-injured/14194829/" target="_blank">American Red Cross worked with officials from the City of Yonkers to open an emergency shelter</a> at the <a href="https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/1736404367899607191" target="_blank">Peter Chema Sr. Community Center </a>to support any residents needing a warm place to go and to connect with Red Cross caseworkers. </li><li>Earlier in the day, the Metro NY North team was <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid0yRyQXhFxBpVLGoakXGNiTEzAdKW1yvTbtmAPSJWWxy8t3e8SL2mLB3cvBPEzmYfwl?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZWxQdZWSA1Byk__M5gDdm6s_htlBzIMvh2j6oV5t8DWH1UAY188Xr-o_JpMvx0I24nvPq29B2fLrET3uVJs81uoTZ5QUCKaPG9LeseFWgpHZJHT3URDwEPNWon4LRtFPHipKh1ITGlj78J6ybqQXAlEReEfoQxFSvtGZkcfatqEa991BRCcq9K5csz98t4e2VfNbYQR3BUlKB-quDbABhm9&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">simulating an emergency shelter operation at the Rockland County Fire Training Center</a> to help responders prepare for disasters that displace many residents, such as the one in Yonkers later that day. </li><li>Over the weekend, some of our #MetroNYNorth <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C07KzOOA03G/" target="_blank">Service to the Armed Forces team helped place wreaths on the graves of fallen heroes</a> with Wreaths Across America. </li><li>It was a beautiful day on Saturday to help make homes safer against the risk of fires on Saturday. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid0KHhmd1xEN1mDk55YKNhGBbwJnKduBpHpfhcLo4qETEasTrUt7KP2PJ24JCD14EWkl" target="_blank">Red Cross volunteers alongside FDNY & FDNY Foundation installed free smoke alarms</a> and educated our Upper Manhattan neighbors about fire safety. </li><li>Throughout last week, the <a href="https://www.redcross.org/local/new-york/greater-new-york/about-us/news-and-events/news/american-red-cross-responds-to-partial-building-collapse-in-the-.html" target="_blank">Red Cross responded</a> to the <a href="https://twitter.com/nycemergencymgt/status/1734392513731903952" target="_blank">partial building collapse in the Bronx</a> and supported the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid02qF8JdGmiCpmzs88NdAtQDCrdMN1VXMsSwcT3D4iMPnAc82LUKJrpmMQRqkHYfpSPl" target="_blank">nearly 200 residents who were displaced</a> by helping operate a service center at Bronx Community College. Red Cross efforts were covered by the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/12/nyregion/bronx-building-collapse.html" target="_blank">New York Times</a>, <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/12/12/bronx-building-collapse-new-york/71889244007/" target="_blank">USA Today</a>, <a href="https://www.nydailynews.com/2023/12/12/tenants-bronx-buidling-collapse-disaster-from-hell/" target="_blank">New York Daily News</a>, <a href="https://www.amny.com/new-york/bronx/bronx-building-collapse-december-11-2023/" target="_blank">amNY</a>, <a href="https://www.univision.com/shows/noticiero-univision/se-derrumba-parte-de-un-edificio-en-nueva-york-autoridades-buscan-contra-reloj-personas-atrapadas-video" target="_blank">Univision</a>, <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/video/red-cross-providing-food-and-shelter-to-those-displaced-by-bronx-building-collapse/" target="_blank">CBS2</a>, <a href="https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/emergency-crews-respond-to-partial-building-collapse-in-the-bronx/4941240/" target="_blank">NBC4</a>, <a href="https://www.fox5ny.com/news/bronx-building-collapse-american-red-cross" target="_blank">FOX5</a>, <a href="https://abc7ny.com/bronx-collapse-building-nypd-in-the/14167771/" target="_blank">ABC7</a>, <a href="https://pix11.com/news/morning/138-people-displaced-after-building-partially-collapses-in-the-bronx-officials/" target="_blank">PIX11</a>, <a href="https://bronx.news12.com/red-cross-153-people-homeless-following-partial-building-collapse-in-morris-heights" target="_blank">News12</a>, and others. </li><li>The Red Cross responded to a fire on Staten Island on Friday, covered here by <a href="https://gothamist.com/news/staten-island-fire-injures-2-people-including-73-year-old-woman" target="_blank">Gothamist</a>. </li><li>Last Friday, our Service to the Armed Forces team spent the day at Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid0B2vhQXCGPjDSVY4NBr3A9WywW5Q7UyfdywpGCniWSFXvC2KVstJdmnVHTfKZA9zEl?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZWsxw59-Un_v-2wnnfk_sLE1RAQT0O0l7mtzc8RxFzoUzfAAX2BFiUxlU1q0xJcNsO0JOmRCHp-AXXB6J4hiqg6EeZLPnJpFVhJQSd8RqIzOr6KOOuqtu4e2EipkIx-Vz3IS5P8vwt0bW8n1BnHS_QJdNtx4QHrXWBxOkZNjfCzT2f3MGBcRgmqy0IGMYaik4I&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">delivering 12 resiliency workshops to services members and contractors on base</a>. </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5Ymm-bH_yI" target="_blank">ABC7NY’s Bill Ritter reported</a> that FDNY and the Red Cross are teaming up to install free smoke alarms in NYC homes and raise awareness for fire safety, showing <a href="https://twitter.com/FDNYFC/status/1735018764301701305" target="_blank">FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh</a> personally installing smoke alarms alongside Red Cross workers. </li><li><a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjB6Grm" target="_blank">Metro NY North Chapter</a> CEO Stephanie Dunn Ashley and board members <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid037fsin7STTb4CjLzCoqYjWEnfenCBS23QkCQEDjj3ebhSqmjtqw5ByyyDE6dowfvpl?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVi9AxWE3R9c5vY_L2VdDbxzw-TO4LL-Icoc23D8dCSPjZxvzvZxo9sOoVlt0jFfvlYZOL3b3rXbY4gPKk78uVP-74Wm3jpepR74rqr0TNVVuHlm1jcnqBPkl5lZ4c68tuCNW2R5m-M-SWSzxsQkmMjEIpOQGbONbBGgMR0yIfJ1DHxsLYA27872LB8v0o8rppqKWrhtwe7z5lYCbAsEn-2&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">spread holiday cheer to first responders in Greenwich, Conn.</a></li><li>The Long Island Chapter gathered to recognize <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid02RcoDvYftDymRtsa4Y6Mt7USBUSCt3vxg6QE45i4QqCZTL7xTcP6nm9Vw6Gf2S17l" target="_blank">amazing Disaster Cycle Services volunteers</a>, including some who helped provide mental health services to students after the tragic bus crash involving Farmingdale High School. </li><li>Last Tuesday, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid04JAyjNkegcURMnbqiDjpgBtSormgsxkSeCnNpTPifNXsGWntHcDzkMCQfZTiVeGYl?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZUbqYL3MJ1IUzkBrjcJPm3DBIhRHvbvbV86ne0-iMPPr8UYmoTEgJHuSOnjl2Xr3I1sX_FXkUY5rgp_bdov0ZGDklVeEiplnI6v66Z8-CNGI3GlPbyi-Y1oPDHYF50Wt6A2aL8qLIqhkTkFdPRdNrLr-Si7QdRn2FINV8rPa-lAKCEDXaYVULz7JiffZLlKhtwWLuP1-LaFjRCgSs4vnauB&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">we joined</a> with Brooklyn <a href="https://twitter.com/SenIwenChu/status/1734659653244493829" target="_blank">State Senator Iwen Chu</a> to discuss fire safety and preparedness while she introduced new legislation to address lithium-ion fires in residential buildings, <a href="https://brooklyn.news12.com/elected-officials-to-announce-bills-aimed-toward-safety-initiatives-surrounding-lithium-ion-batteries" target="_blank">reported by News 12</a>. </li><li>Long Island Chapter CEO Jose Dominguez sat down with <a href="https://soundcloud.com/cmli/red-cross-dec-2023" target="_blank">Connoisseur Media</a> for an interview, discussing holiday safety tips, what it means to volunteer, Taylor Swift, and more.</li></ul>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Upcoming Events and Activities </span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Year in Review 2023:</b> As we close out 2023, we wish you a safe and healthy holiday season, and invite you to <a href="https://www.redcross.org/local/new-york/greater-new-york/ways-to-donate/local-giving.html" target="_blank">review some of our region's proudest and most memorable moments</a>. </li><li><b>Dec 20:</b> Does war stop during the holiday season? Can enemies put down their guns and play a game of soccer? Join the American Red Cross IHL Program to <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B94qyss1QIelZMioA6NUgA?fbclid=IwAR3yh6miVjnDk3eI57DPDHMcQW5hgMCtMY-HTqxxxoY6FWvBY-8hjuemJgE#/registration" target="_blank">explore some extraordinary moments in history</a> when the guns of war have fallen silent during the holidays. </li><li><b>Jan 12:</b> Join national Red Cross leaders Brad Kieserman, Jennifer Pipa, and Koby Langley at a Special Town Hall Meeting. They will provide an update on operations across the country, share their vision for 2024, and answer your questions. RSVP via <a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Ql1b3dPA0kq18WDts68ncdHlceianTpHhyTA-GRqjjpUREFWRVNZUjhFRFhCU0c1NDQ5SkZKUk9BMC4u" target="_blank">this link</a>.</li></ul>nyredcrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16543582711138748527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545160726918113008.post-24355839590377999582023-12-12T12:59:00.012-05:002023-12-12T16:04:36.015-05:00In Case You Missed It<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgC4_6YF6MH76HhUe4Xa9G36dZKlGEriWS1C4VbAAeErgILRf7c09IqoLT-9b6KQYrzPXSv6qf7qNSO4pqMvsHviKvXJe1BnO82gsaM2oEClCSftA_U5hq7yyzXHHNUgp6rPWWafiuWoQiiXiAfzgTUrtdPexA8rD5AdRJNvURlMqKYjUx2i2lBP3TsVvM" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="329" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgC4_6YF6MH76HhUe4Xa9G36dZKlGEriWS1C4VbAAeErgILRf7c09IqoLT-9b6KQYrzPXSv6qf7qNSO4pqMvsHviKvXJe1BnO82gsaM2oEClCSftA_U5hq7yyzXHHNUgp6rPWWafiuWoQiiXiAfzgTUrtdPexA8rD5AdRJNvURlMqKYjUx2i2lBP3TsVvM=w441-h329" width="441" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Red Crossers went to Stuyvesant High School to teach Hands-only CPR<br />(Photo: Sean Patrick McNerney)</td></tr></tbody></table>From December 5th to December 11th, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 100 adults and 48 children following 42 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from that past week and a preview of upcoming activities. (<a href="#events">See below</a>) <br /><br /><div><span style="font-size: large;">Last Week in Review</span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>We partnered with <a href="https://twitter.com/RepGraceMeng" target="_blank">Congresswoman Grace Meng</a> to make <a href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/880406170349393" target="_blank">a PSA about our Sound The Alarm program</a> to end home fires in New York City.</li><li>Red Crossers taught <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid0inkXVQ3Snb3Lp7iXNCFbh9WVNxXKQAVgiVks6o3J672XKVgBeVnYAmTf6QzPemwDl" target="_blank">nearly 500 future leaders</a> how to do Hands-Only CPR at Stuyvesant High School last week.</li><li>Last Thursday, <a href="https://www.lohud.com/story/opinion/2023/12/07/ny-red-cross-needs-support-to-face-climate-crisis/71817203007/?fbclid=IwAR1KosylunDUmiSA9XDUpIyuO-IWGeNsaRRxRoY5PkMcJdil9DJ37R7SPw8" target="_blank">lohud.com published a special op-ed by Metro NY North CEO Stephanie Dunn Ashley</a> about how the climate crisis is amplifying the need for blood donations and disaster volunteers.</li><li>Our Senior Disaster Program Manager, Brian Gerber, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C0kJmD3tiQx/" target="_blank">shared a touching mission moment</a> from Hurricane Ida in a clip we shared last week.</li><li>We <a href="https://youtu.be/2L27yQy-TXQ" target="_blank">shared this clip last week</a> of when we honored <a href="https://twitter.com/AWilliamsIsom" target="_blank">Deputy Mayor Anne Williams-Isom</a> at the <a href="https://youtu.be/a2yINKWmEMM" target="_blank">Women Who Serve America event</a> in November for her lifetime of service.</li><li>Last Monday, a 4th grade student <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid02rsb8QEDkrBYo2dGm67gq7GVKKyEKH5yuchMGnV6SY66wXZruksSFaNPr6E95WHwJl" target="_blank">made a thank you card</a> for our volunteers Barbara and Helene who gave Pillowcase Program presentation at South Salem Elementary School.</li><li><a href="https://westchester.news12.com/3-alarm-fire-damages-white-plains-apartment-building-2-firefighters-sent-to-hospital" target="_blank">News12 Westchester</a> covered a fire in White Plains where the Red Cross provided assistance to 7 people.</li></ul>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Upcoming Events and Activities</span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>📢 Calling all Gamers 📢 </b>This holiday season to help ensure that no family faces a disaster alone, join our Gamers vs Disasters fundraiser. Gamers can now join our <a href="https://www.redcross.org/donations/ways-to-donate/play-games-and-fundraise/hope-for-the-holidays.html" target="_blank">#RescueRoyale, a charity based stream-a-thon</a>, to help assist people affected by disasters big and small.</li><li><b>Year in Review 2023:</b> As we close out 2023, we wish you a safe and healthy holiday season, and invite you to <a href="https://www.redcross.org/local/new-york/greater-new-york/ways-to-donate/local-giving.html" target="_blank">review some of our region's proudest and most memorable moments</a>.</li><li><b>Dec 14:</b> Give the gift of time! <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/give-the-gift-of-time-join-us-for-an-information-session-tickets-764118849047" target="_blank">Join us on Microsoft Teams to learn about our most needed volunteer opportunities</a> and how you can sign up to join us.</li><li><b>Jan 12:</b> Join national Red Cross leaders Brad Kieserman, Jennifer Pipa, and Koby Langley at a Special Town Hall Meeting. They will provide an update on operations across the country, share their vision for 2024, and answer your questions. RSVP via <a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Ql1b3dPA0kq18WDts68ncdHlceianTpHhyTA-GRqjjpUREFWRVNZUjhFRFhCU0c1NDQ5SkZKUk9BMC4u">this link</a>.</li></ul></div>nyredcrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16543582711138748527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545160726918113008.post-2359680103454275022023-12-05T16:28:00.010-05:002023-12-05T16:29:17.466-05:00In Case You Missed It<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWaCzoTefzqzPsK-NHrWhLL3gdsJCdbicJAtZc1wDRrpCpkSsFqYb2iY9TWlaM3GT4yJWmyGVmgKXVlw7jT94D0XGfKzz6gywqHdlUp7mEp4_J3EWY_NYPoooLeeX58HtIe3kkf1ROvVJg8_qzPdMsfKQOE3hMEhveaAfgbA8FFW3sHFkn0RWAQpPxDK4/s799/ICYMI%2020231204.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWaCzoTefzqzPsK-NHrWhLL3gdsJCdbicJAtZc1wDRrpCpkSsFqYb2iY9TWlaM3GT4yJWmyGVmgKXVlw7jT94D0XGfKzz6gywqHdlUp7mEp4_J3EWY_NYPoooLeeX58HtIe3kkf1ROvVJg8_qzPdMsfKQOE3hMEhveaAfgbA8FFW3sHFkn0RWAQpPxDK4/w481-h320/ICYMI%2020231204.jpg" width="481" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Greater NY Red Cross helped light the Fifth Avenue Snowflake to kickoff the season of giving. <br />(Photo: Nathalie Sayago)</td></tr></tbody></table><div>From November 28 to December 4, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 118 adults and 32 children following 43 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from that past week and a preview of upcoming activities. (<a href="#events">See below</a>)</div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Last Week in Review </span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Thank you <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7137241967700123649" target="_blank">Fifth Avenue for choosing the American Red Cross</a> to officially <a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjB5H9c" target="_blank">light the 57th Street snowflake</a> and for making us this year’s <a href="https://fifthavenue.nyc/holiday/" target="_blank">#TheGiftofFifth</a> partner. </li><li>Last Saturday, we held a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C0aPfHbgH92/" target="_blank">Battle of The Badges Blood Drive in Greenwich, Conn.</a> where local police, firefighters and EMS battled it out to see who could inspire the most blood donations. <a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjB5LWF" target="_blank">We had over 60 pints of blood donated</a>, which is 180 lives they potentially saved! You can donate anytime through the end of December using this <a href="http://rcblood.org/3Qc4zGw" target="_blank">BloodLink</a>. </li><li><a href="https://westchester.news12.com/mount-vernon-partners-with-american-red-cross-for-fire-readiness-event" target="_blank">News 12 helped to get the word out</a> for an amazing <a href="https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/1731467769516798419" target="_blank">Prepare the Town: Mount Vernon</a> emergency preparedness community event. The turnout was great, and our partners in Mount Vernon were <a href="https://twitter.com/Montes_MNY/status/1731336593883975698" target="_blank">thrilled with the results</a>. </li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/turner_talk" target="_blank">Turner Construction Company</a> joined members of our Service to the Armed Forces team to spread holiday cheer at the Bronx VA Hopsital by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid0ffZuwHpXubsjG3DjdZmoDSE8Vn2YFLhFL2XZszCty1a5UUoBkrEs7MjxegVEiWSxl?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZV0LciDmdTscgwjPKoc_3vfOmzTki0oZkJ7g4EPq5HcGgIuK6ATmyltazcqsCvYedtAaz_EqM9NJNECY2exSeK3EYNYSEUrm7ILuSD-l0zCK8fV-fIJOPUOPEReGV-kvcPIqzkwdPCeSVusBlhDPZCU5ku-XZOnnaICfTjhdAgX6_PCvmxbVxbrnmZhlaZaq_zKITm7t3sAri1wPS1J5wqjFxuSU9uupe0C5X-mnQi3DA&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">helping clean up the garden and decorate the indoors with holiday festivity.</a></li><li><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/upper-east-side-apartment-building-fire-injuries/" target="_blank">CBS2</a> covered a fire on the Upper East Side of Manhattan on Thursday where Red Cross responders are helping those impacted. </li><li><a href="https://abc7ny.com/fire-bushwick-brooklyn-rowhouse/14116589/" target="_blank">ABC7</a>, <a href="https://brooklyn.news12.com/fdny-large-fire-damages-home-across-from-evergreen-middle-school" target="_blank">News12</a>, and <a href="https://www.brooklynpaper.com/bushwick-house-fire-15-injured/" target="_blank">Brooklyn Paper</a> covered a fire in Bushwick on Wednesday where Red Cross responders are helping four families. </li><li>Last Monday, the <a href="https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/1729253408492957970" target="_blank">Giving Machines were unveiled at Times Square</a>! Through the <a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjB5bJy" target="_blank">#LightTheWorld Giving Machines</a> hosted by our partner <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/light-the-world" target="_blank">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a>, you can donate directly to the Red Cross and provide help and hope to others this season. </li><li>Home Fire Campaign volunteer <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0UqUxZth6i/" target="_blank">Chenxi Shi shares how many smoke alarms he has installed in the community</a> and what he enjoys most about volunteering with the program in this clip. </li><li>Long Island Congressman <a href="https://twitter.com/nicklalota" target="_blank">Nick LaLota</a> is helping to “<a href="http://www.soundthealarm.org/li">Sound the Alarm</a>” about home fires with <a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/GAOF73u9YbM?feature=share">this video PSA</a>. </li><li>We shared this clip last week of when we honored <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7135686352389447680" target="_blank">First Deputy Commissioner Christina Farrell</a> for her lifetime of service, including her current leadership in NYC Emergency Management, at the <a href="https://youtu.be/a2yINKWmEMM" target="_blank">Women Who Serve America event</a> earlier in November. </li></ul><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Upcoming Events and Activities</span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>📢 <b>Calling all Gamers</b> 📢This holiday season to help ensure that no family faces a disaster alone, join our Gamers vs Disasters fundraiser. Gamers can now join our <a href="https://www.redcross.org/donations/ways-to-donate/play-games-and-fundraise/hope-for-the-holidays.html" target="_blank">#RescueRoyale, a charity based stream-a-thon</a>, to help assist people affected by disasters big and small. </li><li><b>Year in Review 2023:</b> As we close out 2023, we wish you a safe and healthy holiday season, and invite you to <a href="https://www.redcross.org/local/new-york/greater-new-york/ways-to-donate/local-giving.html" target="_blank">review some of our region's proudest and most memorable moments</a>. </li><li><b>Dec 9:</b> Red Cross volunteers will be tabling at the City of White Plains Volunteer & Wellness Festival from 12p to 4p at The Westchester (4th Floor), 125 Westchester Avenue. Come say hello! </li><li><b>Through Dec 9:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C0cTh8dR6q2/" target="_blank">10% of sales at POLOGEORGIS in Greenwich</a> will benefit the American Red Cross Metro NY North chapter. </li><li><b>Dec 14:</b> Give the gift of time! <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/give-the-gift-of-time-join-us-for-an-information-session-tickets-764118849047" target="_blank">Join us on Microsoft Teams to learn about our most needed volunteer opportunities</a> and how you can sign up to join us.</li></ul>nyredcrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16543582711138748527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545160726918113008.post-76469356802000926692023-11-28T14:21:00.002-05:002023-11-28T17:28:22.474-05:00In Case You Missed It<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhads53IN78Iiqkr-rH7PmzuLLtFTIlMKBlAxPI4wCy36I6fA9Euk9t08ZHcIWp08TxHqWDd_g6xsu6A1BajY-FEIWRitv3g291MoPdnNtvELPUiWqiHpl-0F1ybF4jqN-5aE9pcaSAWhdrfQIBC_0jbQAox3dyi6IBxyqr3FlJV_FjVUsw6UJET4LxNEU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="1440" height="361" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhads53IN78Iiqkr-rH7PmzuLLtFTIlMKBlAxPI4wCy36I6fA9Euk9t08ZHcIWp08TxHqWDd_g6xsu6A1BajY-FEIWRitv3g291MoPdnNtvELPUiWqiHpl-0F1ybF4jqN-5aE9pcaSAWhdrfQIBC_0jbQAox3dyi6IBxyqr3FlJV_FjVUsw6UJET4LxNEU=w451-h361" width="451" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our home fire volunteers joined Assemblymember Michaelle Solages to install smoke alarms.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(Photo: Michelle Solages)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div>Over the last seven days, the Red Cross in Greater New York has provided emergency assistance to 238 adults and 86 children following 48 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (<a href="#events">See below</a>)<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Last Week in Review</span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>The Red Cross was busy this holiday weekend, responding to disasters throughout the region:</li><ul><li>On Saturday, <a href="https://longisland.news12.com/fire-quickly-contained-at-brentwood-home" target="_blank">News 12</a> covered a house fire in Brentwood.</li><li>On Friday, the <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/11/25/metro/fast-moving-apartment-fire-kills-2-forces-residents-into-cold-in-nyc-officials/" target="_blank">New York Post</a>, <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/harlem-fire-kills-2-fdny-investigation/" target="_blank">CBS 2,</a> <a href="https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/2-dead-after-fire-tears-through-harlem-brownstone-spec/4893149/" target="_blank">NBC 4,</a> and <a href="https://pix11.com/news/local-news/i-still-cant-say-that-this-is-real-2-men-dead-in-harlem-fire/" target="_blank">PIX 11</a> covered a fatal fire at an apartment building in Harlem.</li><li>Also on Friday, <a href="https://brooklyn.news12.com/fdny-3-including-a-firefighter-injured-in-building-fire-on-knickerbocker-avenue" target="_blank">News 12</a> covered a fire in a Brooklyn apartment building.</li><li>On Thursday, <a href="https://bronx.news12.com/fdny-2-people-injured-when-2-alarm-fire-rips-through-crown-heights-apartment-building" target="_blank">News 12</a> covered a Thanksgiving fire in a Brooklyn apartment building.</li><li>Last Monday, <a href="https://bronx.news12.com/police-57-year-old-man-dead-following-massive-fire-on-bainbridge-avenue" target="_blank">News 12</a> covered a fatal fire in the Bronx that spread to several neighboring buildings.</li></ul><li>On a lighter note, Mayhem the therapy dog <a href="https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/1728788678074310828" target="_blank">visited a blood drive</a> over the weekend to help donors relax while they gave blood.</li><li>Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) volunteers <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid0tFxhnP6ESsoCNxmv3WXjj5yHjzHKPLK3mTWttXJgcJmUZqDpVZCuJUwrZzEmX799l" target="_blank">spread some holiday cheer</a> at the annual Village of Hempstead Veterans' Event and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid02hsEGcdouLn1rohMzte3Yn4EubkJe8Fum4indjBAsxRxszgH1enFCV5spMsFmgmC5l" target="_blank">attended the Nassau County Veterans Winter Stand down.</a></li><li>We continued our <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redcross.org%2Flocal%2Fnew-york%2Fgreater-new-york%2Fways-to-donate%2Flocal-giving.html%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0H1Z0cswbyeCZf0BJGKgL4BtQk0TntNPcnRIFxXLBPZVV0B1aHQU1cBTI&h=AT3fp2RkYfF-Sne87OqdDaswqLDrW8QD0wdbeXrk1WKu-Yn3NKnlR6jWnrd-2MWtJETk8cTQqMJbeRyDId533kJBy3tvBvpFvwQmIDpDfSD3t_ZCYYu-3mHA-j9q592fXenlIdNRmg&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT0DvPNqBhSiJ1BGoaJ-N65YwMy1o1qf8poJykoWw8SIBElCWqJaoYBfg7CRVlun4tZp_nuuvQaj4mXUlv-Xjs06rzRK6XcZJccHYGc8UXL39pwdiSeqU0fQAmPI3J862HKphljRtsjcf6-QsukNGj6lBQfu13oBQK0A5f6cxbeEocEo5Q" target="_blank">“Year in Review of 2023”</a> with three more photos:</li><ul><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid02vgqihNAEmf8oxWYY1LQmd4j548huVGRyimMVEhf8W7EwNWatpJxsMsxmWAhXWSwRl" target="_blank">Our emergency relief</a> to the victims of a fire that tore through a 97-unit apartment building in Yonkers.</li><li>The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid0rkV2A3Ykpkx6kWTwa4WYjuAxXzAaWoe9MCVXoMhR4H18aRG2ivkwzjn7tdgSy7Myl" target="_blank">humanitarian heroes celebration</a> at the Ziegfield Ballroom.</li><li>When <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid06M6ErjPW1gy9p6oG2Gi1sqi8526W5ambEyfA6S8xrBTbsU4KfSFDkZUzTmfeqoZ8l" target="_blank">New York landmarks lit up red</a> in support of Red Cross Month.</li></ul><li>Our home fire campaign volunteers joined forces with Nassau <a href="https://twitter.com/SolagesNY" target="_blank">Assemblymember Michaelle Solages</a> to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid035hxVmNyoW4py4Q9M9bEX8d9basD7PADPcyKWcLYzdKgy62DZVQuMp9XHAVMWBqz1l" target="_blank">install 79 smoke alarms and help protect 59 residents</a> on Saturday.</li><li>Manhattan Assemblymember <a href="https://twitter.com/tonysimone" target="_blank">Tony Simone</a> recorded a PSA for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/297192563287836" target="_blank">our Sound the Alarm campaign</a> to help end home fires.</li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/redcrossny" target="_blank">We posted this clip</a> of incredible SAF volunteer and Women of Service honoree Alison Bergman from our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2yINKWmEMM" target="_blank">Central Park celebration</a> earlier in November.</li></ul>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Upcoming Events and Activities</span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Nov 29:</b> Join us for a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CzrvcMFPNR1/?img_index=1" target="_blank">special event to benefit the American Red Cross Metro NY North chapter</a> at Pologeorgis Greenwich. 10% from the sales of our new luxury outerwear collection from Nov 29th until Dec 9th will benefit the Red Cross.📲 RSVP info@pologeorgis.com</li><li><b>Dec 2 (Rescheduled):</b> At Prepare the Town: Mount Vernon, the American Red Cross and the City of Mount Vernon want to help prepare you and your community for emergencies, including home fires. <a href="https://rdcrss.org/3t6McuR" target="_blank">Join us</a> for free giveaways, demonstrations, veterans' resources, and other safety activities!</li><li><b>Dec 2:</b> Red Cross Board Member in MNYN and Greenwich Police Chief Jim Heavey is challenging the community to schedule 100 new appointments to donate blood in honor of his 100th blood donation, hosting a Battle of the Badges Blood Drive in Greenwich, Conn. Go to <a href="http://redcrossblood.org/" target="_blank">redcrossblood.org</a> and enter the sponsor code: GREENPOLICE or schedule a BloodLink appointment at another time using this <a href="https://rcblood.org/3Qc4zGw" target="_blank">link</a>.</li><li><b>Dec 9:</b> Red Cross volunteers will be tabling at the City of White Plains Volunteer & Wellness Festival from 12p to 4p at The Westchester (4th Floor), 125 Westchester Avenue. Come say hello!</li></ul></div>nyredcrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16543582711138748527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545160726918113008.post-74712106330168503822023-11-20T15:48:00.004-05:002023-11-20T15:48:54.891-05:00In Case You Missed It<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhDJ9GFoA3pyGvI7aPP4-INLluGA4jpAspqX7hWrHkP5GMoKjCVTPvyFB9s4WnJ852iwUZn4_Esa3c-PvS_DBxLPKMSbvibxqVr4R9d_HlVZKgfCssxkeZJG0AA-FRbHEpgj6Yq4mmDf6vOv-P5oXGn01t_S81bn9piyO70y8V2jnn2Z4cmH9wt-hHIQk/s800/ICYMI20231120.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhDJ9GFoA3pyGvI7aPP4-INLluGA4jpAspqX7hWrHkP5GMoKjCVTPvyFB9s4WnJ852iwUZn4_Esa3c-PvS_DBxLPKMSbvibxqVr4R9d_HlVZKgfCssxkeZJG0AA-FRbHEpgj6Yq4mmDf6vOv-P5oXGn01t_S81bn9piyO70y8V2jnn2Z4cmH9wt-hHIQk/w453-h340/ICYMI20231120.jpg" width="453" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Red Cross assist Bronx residents after fire on Holland Ave. (Photo: Glenn Schuck)<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div> Over the last seven days, the Red Cross in Greater New York has provided emergency assistance to 186 adults and 75 children following 46 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (<a href="#events">See below</a>) <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Last Week in Review</span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Our volunteers gathered for a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid02VYE8UeoWkaje9nYRgKqULcMUHR72uuxjrN6n1nTbJk2jW65viQPHigso6ehHunEal?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVenL7bidjtBgFJeHeh-WJ86Hr34OLF7jv0CemTjttilzrzq_2aRb3Bcp8EHZqgynRuKVaQjKwDVi2a_MIUpIv_zEsnQqyqd0XsURdnMBXmpKu9bsw-er7NqFeQbgqDqNAL2RUuykLhi7qzjW2rJIqoIreYeBbkpX9fOCutK88D90mSqaHrp1z9-nGKWuHeID0&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">Shelter Simulation last Saturday</a> to hone their skills setting up and managing an emergency shelter.</li><li>Last Friday, <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/5-people-hurt-1-critically-in-bronx-apartment-fire/" target="_blank">CBS New York</a>, <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/11/17/metro/massive-3-alarm-bronx-fire-leaves-4-people-fighting-for-lives/" target="_blank">NY Post</a> and <a href="https://bronx.news12.com/fdny-respond-to-large-building-fire-in-the-bronx" target="_blank">News 12</a> reported the Red Cross provided <a href="https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/1725570835291713668" target="_blank">8 families with emergency housing, financial assistance</a>, comfort items, water, and snacks following a fire on Holland Ave in the Bronx.</li><li>We posted this clip of <a href="https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/1725564609212362931" target="_blank">NYPD First Deputy Commissioner Tania Kinsella</a> from the <a href="https://youtu.be/a2yINKWmEMM" target="_blank">Women Who Serve America event</a> earlier in November.</li><li>We started our “<a href="https://www.redcross.org/local/new-york/greater-new-york/ways-to-donate/local-giving.html" target="_blank">Year in Review of 2023</a>” with these two photographs: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Czr2JZOuQnO/" target="_blank">Closing NASDAQ</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CzwvtkQMcaK/" target="_blank">Visit to Albany for Advocacy Day</a></li><li>Last Tuesday, Disaster Volunteers <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid0q9KiGpMzXZSCHZQzJ5PVBf2q3PZZPEx4WKLHheFMQuYaR3ouTMX1LjWNyKfSuLTjl?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZUJq9IkLEXzmXp1XgTznTNRv9lqBBzwsZh7fZ6BUVtt3hK9JgNViRHn5CNLXqV8kDrpmeOzuYBASGTOL17FPOSMa-YGGuIRV_Xuk0bjBVgBlygGR1m_R92oV_T_FJF4CxBKN3_sCVL_JoHLCImvJGfvXxYgXuGIW8dymVE2TyT836ZHFXn5yOo6NcnxidiA6jkDU85h1KBWUHuTOm-be7o2&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">held tabletop exercises</a> to better <a href="https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/1725240406261088383" target="_blank">prepare for rising severe weather disasters</a> due to the climate crisis.</li><li>If you couldn’t attend the “We Were There: 9/11” Panel Discussion, we <a href="https://youtu.be/EBXOhXK1yIo" target="_blank">posted the full program here</a>.</li><li>Huge thank you to our amazing volunteers who were recognized at the <a href="https://www.redcross.org/local/new-york/greater-new-york/about-us/news-and-events/news/fall-harvest-volunteer-award-winners-2023.html" target="_blank">Fall Harvest Volunteer celebration</a>.</li><li>We posted more <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid021xxHFYpmsEQonLCGkvuq6nKabL5FMCMyPtTW41n4id94buMP2D9mDQjMMYskAo74l?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZV5OOrsc4rtgvoaGrxn-RTJgGoy13MIcnzjcBoOoNYxZI800FYi3aqy4YFc5_BBvfgbMhi0toIocyrykK2TPgvjiBBVpeSpJE97EVDk3ivTImGu2bePddGQGpx-dhtTyIHgYQ_KgWqnh9ISu8pNlAuq_TV1OdXDYt8feALquY7G4v8YxE9tZUhwKW_iWmgSFig&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">photos of Red Cross Veterans and our Metro NY North Board members and volunteers marching</a> in the annual Greenwich Veterans Day Parade and American Legion Veterans Day Ceremony.</li></ul>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Upcoming Events and Activities </span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Nov 29:</b> Join us for a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CzrvcMFPNR1/?img_index=1" target="_blank">special event to benefit the American Red Cross Metro NY North chapter</a> at Pologeorgis Greenwich. 10% from the sales of our new luxury outerwear collection from Nov 29th until Dec 9th will benefit the Red Cross.📲 RSVP <a href="mailto:info@pologeorgis.com">info@pologeorgis.com</a></li><li><b>Dec 2 (Rescheduled):</b> At Prepare the Town: Mount Vernon, the American Red Cross and the City of Mount Vernon want to help prepare you and your community for emergencies, including home fires. <a href="https://rdcrss.org/3t6McuR" target="_blank">Join us</a> for free giveaways, demonstrations, veterans' resources, and other safety activities!</li><li><b>Dec 2:</b> Red Cross Board Member in MNYN and Greenwich Police Chief Jim Heavey is challenging the community to schedule 100 new appointments to donate blood in honor of his 100th blood donation, hosting a Battle of the Badges Blood Drive in Greenwich, Conn. Go to <a href="http://redcrossblood.org/" target="_blank">redcrossblood.org</a> and enter the sponsor code: GREENPOLICE or schedule a BloodLink appointment at another time using this <a href="https://rcblood.org/3Qc4zGw" target="_blank">link</a>.</li><li><b>Dec 9:</b> Red Cross volunteers will be tabling at the City of White Plains Volunteer & Wellness Festival from 12p to 4p at The Westchester (4th Floor), 125 Westchester Avenue. Come say hello!</li></ul></div>nyredcrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16543582711138748527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545160726918113008.post-32599609774567189592023-11-14T15:10:00.003-05:002023-11-14T15:11:44.806-05:00In Case You Missed It<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA8ymYSxwtB8Z4q_dnBTSc-SqOPSNYxIuoyCXRba6ajUXBoGyXkibSCe705XvnTwIZB-GDEcjhGRCqLJTSupsMoWzC2pvewG6QfjAFQTfK2V6x_ND4cwU1hFlrQSWF4tmPRD14uZSXacydKVK7_9HOP2xc_kUDCZK0fl2ae7Rx_Qq_NsWTdYMI-RT5UwM/s799/ICYMI_20231114.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA8ymYSxwtB8Z4q_dnBTSc-SqOPSNYxIuoyCXRba6ajUXBoGyXkibSCe705XvnTwIZB-GDEcjhGRCqLJTSupsMoWzC2pvewG6QfjAFQTfK2V6x_ND4cwU1hFlrQSWF4tmPRD14uZSXacydKVK7_9HOP2xc_kUDCZK0fl2ae7Rx_Qq_NsWTdYMI-RT5UwM/w435-h289/ICYMI_20231114.jpg" width="435" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Red Crossers marching in the NYC Veterans Day Parade. (Photo: Eric Strausman)<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Over the last seven days, the Red Cross in Greater New York has provided emergency assistance to 149 adults and 39 children following 44 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (<a href="#events">See below</a>) <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Last Week in Review </span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Red Cross volunteers with SAF marched in the annual <a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjB3d2u" target="_blank">New York City Veterans Day Parade</a> on Fifth Avenue. </li><li>Congratulations to Rose, Vito, Curtis and our colleagues from across the northeast division who <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid02W1xmMn7GAGprYG1Mwri9DkUsFHgvqi6wshJ3BakQpkH4CRBhDVYmCDwLEZooP3w4l?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZWXfNj8fYGNxqPShx683wPwlT48uy08qd_ixo-WpGwCW62O3bpMVvdYwpQrF7DPJ-xhfvTZPYASj62-zXMzshiq4ubUzdm32gISBjB1EmX_SXioN13sUl6sz4TPv-iB-gA1Jg0pT5AHKm1JuctjTMs_C60CBacSrz9BEJfK-Tw3ER-mLTPJXLWP5MDRX4F8orE&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">completed operations management training</a> this weekend. </li><li>Metro NY North CEO Stephanie Dunn Ashley wrote about Greenwich Police Chief Jim Heavy and his community challenge to book 100 new blood donation appointments in honor of his <a href="https://www.greenwichsentinel.com/2023/11/10/honor-a-veteran-and-donate-a-pint/" target="_blank">100th pint donated</a> over his lifetime of service. </li><li>The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid023oKad4pTPApL94tycwFLzbGUKsBrWhF1utUNYiQb14PU9DcYgigwB9aCzd193dbil" target="_blank">Greater New York Red Cross</a> and Puerto Rico Red Cross partnered to offer a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CzeZBDvAmZ-/" target="_blank">Day of Service</a> installing <a href="https://twitter.com/exaltyouth/status/1723100838984327414" target="_blank">smoke alarms</a> at the annual <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid06BUMuRpRMvoTfLXdaMEQjqKCJnsMupyXixySJq5VpMpt7eb8Grd1KsBY6CjZsB9Ul?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZXda0z4fbdNRZZwI6PLscdyXGPu6SS2rR8cxP4feQIiW_DFXhcnhWCdcEJpS5ZAROTz94u2iL1L-52DuMg4g3pY6Qp-4fzPOtWjILo7o0zya46oH30KCA8e4OcODKbLc4mf3HW0-084vQn11o5T9TMUEm_YnY5Jz5zjCwKpLFynwcINZBzpMnRQFGgUxc9ZGNIwibkQLVtQpXHEGPizmcJK&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">SOMOS conference</a> to bring together Latino communities across New York state and beyond. </li><li>Last Wednesday, <a href="https://pix11.com/news/local-news/women-honored-for-their-service-in-ceremony-at-central-park/" target="_blank">PIX11</a> and <a href="https://ny1.com/nyc/manhattan/news/2023/11/09/annual-celebration-of-women-service-members-held-in-central-park" target="_blank">NY1</a> covered the annual <a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjB2Lo7" target="_blank">Women Who Serve Our City and Country event</a> in Central Park, where the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid031xBfBntHP7DtGyUoychzt6Z87rzFo8Ac1iyMESWXnwf9Z9K8brvjf4DsPzQxSkU7l?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZWchanpUkyjy3daz3hUj0WNCSN_IJjPsyola9K1_uZrhglM6sJC94GphKO9BIRDWSB8jaYX5YUrGiEN4RoAaijAsJE-8C0242o9O0EvtxlzreS-KpTwiFdz7jOnDcg9hlHSbjnTsZmvWvyF54aRNqTzfFBWI29aEwUww6hZf1pjTcxLSqQ_ORq9xcAoDdfwzEufoE2gYzz9Q4hwLej1pKNl&__tn__=%2CP-R" target="_blank">American Red Cross in Greater New York</a> joined partners to <a href="https://youtu.be/a2yINKWmEMM" target="_blank">recognize seven extraordinary women</a> who serve our country, communities, and New York City. </li><li>That same day, <a href="https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/1723719647889908053" target="_blank">Mayhem represented our SAF team</a> when she went to visit the service members of the Air National Guard and 109th Airlift Wing to thank them for their service. </li><li>Meet Frantz and Jason in this web story: <a href="https://www.redcross.org/local/new-york/greater-new-york/about-us/news-and-events/news/heart-of-service-from-military-to-civilian-life.html" target="_blank">Red Cross teammates, bonded by their military service</a>. </li><li><a href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/fire-devon-hempstead-fatal-j04tp2up" target="_blank">Newsday</a> and the <a href="https://dailyvoice.com/new-york/suffolk/1-dead-8-evacuated-during-long-island-house-fire/" target="_blank">Daily Voice</a> covered a fatal fire in Hempstead where the Red Cross is helping five families. </li></ul><p><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Upcoming Events and Activities </span><br /></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Dec 2 (Rescheduled):</b> At Prepare the Town: Mount Vernon, the American Red Cross and the City of Mount Vernon want to help prepare you and your community for emergencies, including home fires. <a href="https://rdcrss.org/3t6McuR" target="_blank">Join us</a> for free giveaways, demonstrations, veterans' resources, and other safety activities! </li><li><b>Dec 2:</b> Red Cross Board Member in MNYN and Greenwich Police Chief Jim Heavey is challenging the community to schedule 100 new appointments to donate blood in honor of his 100th blood donation, hosting a Battle of the Badges Blood Drive in Greenwich, Conn. Go to <a href="http://redcrossblood.org" target="_blank">redcrossblood.org</a> and enter the sponsor code: GREENPOLICE or schedule a BloodLink appointment at another time using this <a href="https://rcblood.org/3Qc4zGw" target="_blank">link</a>. </li><li><b>Dec 9:</b> Red Cross volunteers will be tabling at the City of White Plains Volunteer & Wellness Festival from 12p to 4p at The Westchester (4th Floor), 125 Westchester Avenue. Come say hello! </li></ul>nyredcrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16543582711138748527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545160726918113008.post-58247655357528951902023-11-07T13:11:00.001-05:002023-11-07T13:11:11.500-05:00In Case You Missed It<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNqDmhZjoT8THQSJ6PGqXg47B_1D44cdrKAMpE7aIUAhMi6Qu_ZnmLjZxRKQ0S6My_c2mHAZylMJBstxP6_FEVkH5wCVlK2gugcSl97XINUcWonSqOyIDMV5oY6LN49Gq0ua1f40MQOuftqknr6pC7tpmbvw_8stf0RXUhjVKvEqzzS0LL_1NlzBUeRsM" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="798" data-original-width="1200" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNqDmhZjoT8THQSJ6PGqXg47B_1D44cdrKAMpE7aIUAhMi6Qu_ZnmLjZxRKQ0S6My_c2mHAZylMJBstxP6_FEVkH5wCVlK2gugcSl97XINUcWonSqOyIDMV5oY6LN49Gq0ua1f40MQOuftqknr6pC7tpmbvw_8stf0RXUhjVKvEqzzS0LL_1NlzBUeRsM=w437-h290" width="437" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Disaster Action Team volunteers on call in Westchester (Photo: Kevin Suttlehan)</div><br />Over the last seven days, the Red Cross in Greater New York has provided emergency assistance to 143 adults and 40 children following 40 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (<a href="#events">See below</a>) <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Last Week in Review</span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Congrats to Team Red Cross who ran the New York City Marathon on Sunday to benefit the Red Cross mission! We also <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CzPEQp9gzKJ/?img_index=1" target="_blank">hosted them</a> at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/celena.roldan/posts/pfbid02bZaioX3df11j2qEZRTEpe5VB9vkBvj3a6fcPgt5qwTy2TkHXhkhSi3n19KAEfMwal?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZXF9QGg8ekLshEXyyTv-mP5GtqIn-ju8v2hvE3mzAQeqNjbgFHN4IIjTw9NgXbVZchVSjGO0Opaq-QqCNV6GbRfSyAIXEoKm8-dsSllG4xOQru8wIlfT_OuYEVTTYrKSM2zbVuyvyHWsM_9HCCFokvbJRpQPN8AF7XYviEkHOyL4A&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">NYC office</a> before the marathon.</li><li>Last Sunday, our four-legged volunteers <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid0TWGmpHo4kYf7sRSRfeCvhYPyVaoPUw5CTipiR2pA8fEgttReeQRahMLjDxwEvuQ2l?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZXvt6vJxd-MWQLeapdWLS8mEBEMvf6n7RLyQ_lK_ihs-VlT0gMvuclrfSRtLA1dG58NqejWRK1CoiHH2dxMLT-5CDm-zmnIm-vAIoMzbl0TyYeHbk7-rS01SYtEgT1TrIZPjJPdHy9YKPuzIiuOoYVDNAThLJ3IfQsyRJUbUr8AobzNQUZdUnABKkR2uDYZOKWEdWowgpHbQlS4gx-2EJIu&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">Lulu, Mayhem, Milo & Walnut visited a Red Cross blood drive</a> to thank all the donors and helped everyone feel relaxed and happy.</li><li>The Red Cross responded to a building fire in Freeport (Nassau County) on Friday which displaced thirty-two people, <a href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/hicksville-house-fire-14-evacuated-illegal-ov4gmrwd" target="_blank">Newsday reported</a>.</li><li><a href="https://westchestermagazine.com/life-style/health/red-cross/" target="_blank">Westchester Magazine featured our MNYN Disaster Action Team volunteers,</a> who have helped more than one thousand people recover from disasters in Westchester, Rockland, and Greenwich, Conn over the past twelve months.</li><li>We reminded residents to <a href="https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/1720624427358920960" target="_blank">test their smoke alarms,</a> as everybody should do once per month — and don’t forget to change your batteries when you change your clocks!</li><li>Big thanks to Queens native <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CzHMoNYx2iB/" target="_blank">Peter Facinelli for supporting the Red Cross on Celebrity Jeopardy</a> last Wednesday!</li><li>Hear how deploying to disasters is a family affair <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7125878376333991937" target="_blank">in this story told by Long Island volunteer Sal Montoro.</a></li><li>An article was published in the <a href="https://www.liherald.com/franklinsquare/stories/red-cross-recognizes-uniondales-kevin-rivera-hero-who-saved-7-in-fire,200285" target="_blank">Long Island Herald</a> over the weekend about how the Red Cross honored Kevin Rivera with the Good Samaritan Award.</li><li><a href="https://www.liherald.com/franklinsquare/stories/red-cross-recognizes-uniondales-kevin-rivera-hero-who-saved-7-in-fire,200285" target="_blank">The Long Island Herald</a> and <a href="https://www.longislandpress.com/2023/11/01/american-red-cross-long-island-heroes-celebration-gala-held-at-the-cradle-of-aviation/" target="_blank">Long Island Press</a> also published articles on Award recipients at the Red Cross’s <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid02kPfimpzrnCRGf4CQUTMKCmJsTQqdrE9UuBfnsyfvXBsky33cGsHJGKNS8QiuZASSl" target="_blank">Long Island Heroes Celebration</a>.</li><li>The Red Cross shared a recap of a recent conversation moderated by <a href="https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/2023/how-red-cross-disaster-relief-efforts-are-evolving-amid-climate-crisis.html" target="_blank">Greater NY Board Member Ashleigh Banfield</a> about the climate crisis and its impact on disaster relief efforts.</li></ul>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Upcoming Events and Activities</span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Nov 8:</b> Ahead of Veterans Day, a group of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1006561713788756" target="_blank">extraordinary women who serve our country and our local communities will be honored at an annual tribute ceremony</a> at the Overseas Service League Flagstaff and Women Veterans Memorial Grove in Central Park. The event will be <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1006561713788756" target="_blank">livestreamed on Facebook</a>.</li><li><b>Nov 11:</b> The Idea Kitchen is hosting a blood drive in Larchmont, NY. <a href="https://rcblood.org/3rGoBxY" target="_blank">Schedule an appointment here</a>.</li><li><b>Dec 2</b> (Rescheduled)<b>:</b> At Prepare the Town: Mount Vernon, the American Red Cross and the City of Mount Vernon want to help prepare you and your community for emergencies, including home fires. <a href="https://rdcrss.org/3t6McuR" target="_blank">Join us</a> for free giveaways, demonstrations, veterans' resources, and other safety activities!</li><li><b>Dec 2:</b> Red Cross Board Member in MNYN and Greenwich Police Chief Jim Heavey is challenging the community to schedule 100 new appointments to donate blood in honor of his 100th blood donation, hosting a Battle of the Badges Blood Drive in Greenwich, Conn. Go to <a href="http://redcrossblood.org/" target="_blank">redcrossblood.org</a> and enter the sponsor code: GREENPOLICE or schedule a BloodLink appointment at another time using this <a href="https://rcblood.org/3Qc4zGw" target="_blank">link</a>.</li></ul><div><br /></div>nyredcrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16543582711138748527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545160726918113008.post-5012509989550551132023-10-31T14:13:00.005-04:002023-10-31T14:15:28.904-04:00In Case You Missed It<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD6bFiCZa7bPA9Ei9Eb2qDC0wEW6xpKzW7amRPtIGP3SOJ6BCNNDg_oajpFiJra0JuEYXKLi5wLtnk4Rl6gL8kN4LYYkgnU9p5y3KJ9JiOqg8L0DcVWwKavP9_pbgdmaZx1BlQTDZNfo0XKobwDXQGza2npu7Mxk6HilrUkEzbDAgZhrsGFv-7XPKeM8M/s799/ICYMI_2023_10_31.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD6bFiCZa7bPA9Ei9Eb2qDC0wEW6xpKzW7amRPtIGP3SOJ6BCNNDg_oajpFiJra0JuEYXKLi5wLtnk4Rl6gL8kN4LYYkgnU9p5y3KJ9JiOqg8L0DcVWwKavP9_pbgdmaZx1BlQTDZNfo0XKobwDXQGza2npu7Mxk6HilrUkEzbDAgZhrsGFv-7XPKeM8M/w450-h299/ICYMI_2023_10_31.jpg" width="450" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kevin Rivera was honored with the Good Samaritan Hero Award at the <br />Long Island Red Cross Heroes Celebration. (Photo: John Eng)<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> Over the last seven days, the Red Cross in Greater New York has provided emergency assistance to 102 adults and 39 children following 40 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (<a href="#events">See below</a>)<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Last Week in Review</span><br /></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>At the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17886717665945515/" target="_blank">Long Island Heroes Celebration</a>, we honored <a href="https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/1717746097781707133" target="_blank">several local heroes</a> for their contributions to the Long Island community</li><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N84mpWkYZ9k" target="_blank">Kevin Rivera</a> was given the 2023 Good Samaritan Hero Award for his bravery in rescuing a family of six from a house fire while on his Amazon delivery route.</li><li>We presented the Humanitarian Award to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-I5EGoR-zk" target="_blank">The Donno Family</a> for their personal and financial generosity and sacrifice, and their continued efforts to make a difference in the lives of others. Read about them in the <a href="https://theisland360.com/manhasset-107/humanitarian-couple-robbie-and-barbara-donno-honored-by-american-red-cross/" target="_blank">Manhasset Times</a>.</li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid02t5MK5oKCu2mkVLDyQmXTXGieEhBnpMhqTMsSASbAh9rMs1wwaba5kgKHfAVbGH15l" target="_blank">Jim Dodge,</a> CFO of First Quality Enterprises with our Corporate Leadership Award</li><li>Check out our <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redcrossny/albums/72177720312335079" target="_blank">photo gallery for the event here</a>.</li></ul><li>Check out some fire prevention safety tips from Metro NY North Chapter CEO (and volunteer firefighter) Stephanie Dunn Ashley in her monthly column for the <a href="https://www.greenwichsentinel.com/2023/10/27/its-fire-prevention-month-are-you-keeping-your-home-safe" target="_blank">Greenwich Sentinel</a>.</li><li>Last Thursday, <a href="https://brooklyn.news12.com/how-to-get-a-free-smoke-alarm-ahead-of-winter-season-in-2023" target="_blank">News 12 Brooklyn covered</a> our <a href="https://twitter.com/FDNY/status/1717557927463277007" target="_blank">press conference with FDNY</a> and the <a href="https://twitter.com/FDNYFoundation/status/1717644845328560629" target="_blank">FDNY Foundation</a> to help <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy862xXg-Za/" target="_blank">spread the word</a> about our partnership to install free smoke alarms in the community through the <a href="http://www.soundthealarm.org/nyc" target="_blank">Sound The Alarm</a> initiative.</li><li>We posted this <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy57lEPA8cl/" target="_blank">fun fact from our Mineola archives</a> about an historic doll once used to raise money for the Long Island Chapter during World War II.</li><li>Have you <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7123054721912762368" target="_blank">spotted our #causecontainer</a>? Post a photo of it with the hashtag and the <a href="https://twitter.com/hubgroup" target="_blank">Hub Group</a> will make a donation to the Red Cross!</li><li>Last week, we continued to work with the <a href="https://twitter.com/ACSNYC/status/1719015982713237834" target="_blank">NYC Administration for Children's Services</a> to provide <a href="https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/1716998741033361626">safety tips for a safe Halloween</a>!</li><li>Patch promoted our <a href="https://patch.com/new-york/newrochelle/new-rochelle-library-red-cross-team-halloween-blood-drive" target="_blank">Halloween blood drive</a> at the New Rochelle Library.</li></ul>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Upcoming Events and Activities</span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Nov 2:</b> The next installment of our ongoing “We Were There” panel series will focus on our response to 9/11. Register to attend <a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Ql1b3dPA0kq18WDts68ncdHlceianTpHhyTA-GRqjjpUMUJCTUhIU0c2NlZFV1dWTjlUR09UMlJFNi4u" target="_blank">in-person</a> or <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zJITQamtT-CGZ-CJ9dO7zg#/registration" target="_blank">via Zoom</a>.</li><li><b>Nov 11</b>: The Idea Kitchen is hosting a blood drive in Larchmont, NY. <a href="https://rcblood.org/3rGoBxY" target="_blank">Schedule an appointment here</a>.</li><li><b>Dec 2 (Rescheduled):</b> At Prepare the Town: Mount Vernon, the American Red Cross and the City of Mount Vernon want to help prepare you and your community for emergencies, including home fires. <a href="https://rdcrss.org/3t6McuR" target="_blank">Join us</a> for free giveaways, demonstrations, veterans' resources, and other safety activities!</li></ul>nyredcrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16543582711138748527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545160726918113008.post-46948135870874598322023-10-24T15:38:00.008-04:002023-10-24T15:41:19.200-04:00In Case You Missed It<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWXaeROp-f5fFgochZXdyjqdZcPBmdxU8VQGiILZb8LOPqC1mifw3M7OrtJb-ksTVGH4LcEK4UdvmdKbeDieHqcr_jkd3On9V__Em62l0M0i5kkGpeeE4xl50fun_rOkufEyYelalxHjQ5ku4ON59V7T0r6K70IWXhTpYJHSD9NVjtbn_r2q7GRYbdDsA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWXaeROp-f5fFgochZXdyjqdZcPBmdxU8VQGiILZb8LOPqC1mifw3M7OrtJb-ksTVGH4LcEK4UdvmdKbeDieHqcr_jkd3On9V__Em62l0M0i5kkGpeeE4xl50fun_rOkufEyYelalxHjQ5ku4ON59V7T0r6K70IWXhTpYJHSD9NVjtbn_r2q7GRYbdDsA=w429-h322" width="429" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Volunteers Marty and Robert with State Senator Pete Harckham at The Senior Resource Fair over the weekend</span></div><p></p><p>Over the last seven days, the Red Cross in Greater New York has provided emergency assistance to 86 adults and 34 children following 43 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (<a href="#events">See below</a>)</p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Last Week in Review </span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Over the weekend, our volunteers Marty and Robert <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid0nYGeC4Y4NP6V2jJDiV2DMJsuEsrZf3ZX5HsXsqd1crY4uGtU7W5ohyTeRtm5DNhMl" target="_blank">shared important preparedness and fire safety information</a> at <a href="https://twitter.com/SenatorHarckham/status/1716482072921935928" target="_blank">Senator Pete Harckham</a>’s Senior Resource Fair. </li><li>We posted <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CymFXZJMheX/" target="_blank">a heartwarming experience</a> one of our volunteers had while volunteering with the Hurricane Sandy response in 2012. <a href="https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=96376&h=236&p=982003" target="_blank">Join Red Cross volunteers like Sal</a>. </li><li>Manhattan <a href="https://twitter.com/graceleefornyc" target="_blank">Assemblymember Grace Lee</a> visited the Red Cross GNY headquarters <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid02oHJFYh16iQ86jhKX2FeWgTcw8MgLBSLZKTLkinGHkn71nj2joxEcxyp5DmD5nTkZl" target="_blank">to discuss how communities in her district</a> can be prepared for disasters and stay safe. </li><li>Rockland <a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/hx8PYOyIIS0?feature=share" target="_blank">State Senator Bill Weber</a> and <a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/e7Ag5yQ1aSA?feature=share" target="_blank">Congressman Mike Lawler</a> helped to <a href="http://www.soundthealarm.org/mnyn" target="_blank">“Sound the Alarm”</a> about home fires in these PSAs. </li><li>Throughout last week, <a href="https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/1716098962048840134" target="_blank">we continued to emphasize</a> the importance of giving blood during our national shortage. </li><li>The Lieber Institute at West Point Military Academy shared <a href="https://lieber.westpoint.edu/ihl-and-information-operations-during-armed-conflict/" target="_blank">this piece</a> from two legal advisors at the ICRC about principles of international humanitarian law during armed conflicts. </li></ul>
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<p><span style="font-size: large;">Upcoming Events and Activities </span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Oct 25:</b> The 2023 film “Oppenheimer” led audiences on a tour de force through J. Robert Oppenheimer's work on the Manhattan Project, which ushered in a new era of destruction in war. Join the American Red Cross as we use the film to <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_V6DW09u9QfutbVqkQmAIIQ" target="_blank">explore the dawn of the nuclear era and its intersection with the law. </a></li><li><b>Oct 26:</b> This fall, we will recognize heroic individuals and compassionate leaders who embody our humanitarian mission at the <a href="https://e.givesmart.com/events/uJe/?fbclid=IwAR3B-NbqJYVWhqZcBQx-6HLhsMq05L7AmAla-iZLoQgAnUvo3xY8KIr2Byg" target="_blank">Long Island Heroes Celebration</a>. Join us for an evening of cocktails, fine dining, and music, as well as one-of-a-kind auction items. </li><li><b>Nov 11:</b> The Idea Kitchen is hosting a blood drive in Larchmont, NY. <a href="https://rcblood.org/3rGoBxY" target="_blank">Schedule an appointment here. </a></li><li><b>Dec 2:</b> (Rescheduled): At Prepare the Town: Mount Vernon, the American Red Cross and the City of Mount Vernon want to help prepare you and your community for emergencies, including home fires. <a href="https://rdcrss.org/3t6McuR" target="_blank">Join us</a> for free giveaways, demonstrations, veterans' resources, and other safety activities! </li></ul>nyredcrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16543582711138748527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545160726918113008.post-8359215090322412892023-10-16T18:19:00.005-04:002023-10-16T18:21:01.626-04:00In Case You Missed It<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO5MXC4ilCHdTDzPLmjrhD3ZxU0fGof1MHaam0n-1bBUN8l4dkTsAKjq8B8QzZIe_Bw3AgCZJ1eiurMJUQvDjobUmwreXfnpjPBL4iJhc10v8EHCCerwN44ewsL46yJMwe0ZSUNL3A9zxTDJVrqzULKaCO-RM0qqmc1DNPwqN9Qi9RVZAhty_ZEwAmUZM/s1200/10_16%20vs%20BUF-095%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO5MXC4ilCHdTDzPLmjrhD3ZxU0fGof1MHaam0n-1bBUN8l4dkTsAKjq8B8QzZIe_Bw3AgCZJ1eiurMJUQvDjobUmwreXfnpjPBL4iJhc10v8EHCCerwN44ewsL46yJMwe0ZSUNL3A9zxTDJVrqzULKaCO-RM0qqmc1DNPwqN9Qi9RVZAhty_ZEwAmUZM/w417-h277/10_16%20vs%20BUF-095%20(1).jpg" width="417" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">LI Red Cross CEO Jose Dominguez and volunteers were honored at the NY Islanders Opening Day.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Over the last seven days, the Red Cross in Greater New York has provided emergency assistance to 81 adults and 17 children following 30 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (<a href="#events">See below</a>)</div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Last Week in Review </span><br /><ul><li>Last Sunday, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid02zSh4Tkg5hCYuaqqYXGrwTaGQ5gi57PqNqYGV4Z2B2LRn3WCatmXvzbJeu1r6XKuwl?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZULHA4EPMEJ7dbJY4x6qWRm2nS27I5xTUxCbvxJGsdTcEUd54ndH4cmxBeeaowXVJI6ZNw848Z69IUhpPn96ILfgvDZ-bai8PV8LjlRvFkXSvhTvzKpHquv3q7UL_5lOqUn81_3Mr3YPIq_tx_s7AjYz-P-zyVfUqA80qhcMjworO6z4IwDunL8Se-fAzFvRh0&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">our team was excited to participate</a> in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQjeFBHDzdE" target="_blank">Long Island Family Day at the Cradle of Aviation</a> to help to prepare families for emergencies. </li><li>Our <a href="https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/1713263429933215895" target="_blank">4-legged volunteers (and their handlers) also attended an event at Stewart Air Force Base</a> to thank the 411th Engineer Brigade for their service. We wish them a safe return from their deployment! </li><li>Did you catch Jose, the CEO of our Long Island Chapter, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CycOXpyNoTh/?img_index=1" target="_blank">on the Jumbotron in UBS Arena</a> during the New York Islanders’ victorious opening night on Saturday? We were so honored to be featured in their <a href="https://twitter.com/NYIslanders/status/1713317506948190424" target="_blank">Community Spotlight</a> to kick off the NHL season! </li><li>#LongIsland volunteer <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid022MKeiH7wZdhmP68JpKY81ePZ5MX1ijK8A2PnhxgQWH3iQG3rF5sunZWqTikCqVGql?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZWmbSSfopELapjEEtQ4VycOqu0GvJRlA409MyEwWFH3jyRlRcTSIRnaHaMZIatlmYGjF-26wFeOY4dYaP9Upxh3w2Rxx5EZOpFRtbnkFAKFqho_gSavZzyBhOA93yMx4wLZzs-zK9Hcj8Z048w3vNSspb85Q4Jx1XBgwAMyL2HQUJhrjlujiRhAmSvCA48y66s&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">Paul shared important fire safety information with a fine feathered friend, Quacker Jack</a> from the Long Island Ducks, during the Central Islip fire prevention week open house on Saturday. </li><li>Last Thursday, <a href="https://twitter.com/NYPDCommAffairs/status/1712499505977847972" target="_blank">NYPD Bronx Community Outreach division officers partnered up with the GNY Red Cross</a> to discuss variety of safety emergency tips at a RAIN Older Adult Center. </li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CyYO3bjA9x-/?img_index=1" target="_blank">Maria and Daisy rolled up their sleeves to donate blood</a> during #hispanicheritagemonth as part of a national effort led by the Red Cross VIDA employee resource group to encourage more people of Latino and Hispanic backgrounds to give blood. </li><li>As part of Fire Prevention Week, we shared a supercut PSA of the many <a href="https://youtu.be/vhxMQ9dQzuY?si=sZs4bCTqIPsatE14" target="_blank">NYC elected officials who have urged residents to check their smoke alarms and get new ones installed</a> for free from the Red Cross.</li><li>News12 Bronx covered the <a href="https://bronx.news12.com/red-cross-urging-blood-drives-amid-shortage" target="_blank">ongoing need for blood drives</a> in Greater New York and throughout the nation.</li><li>The <a href="https://www.qchron.com/editions/eastern/at-least-four-rushed-to-jhmc-after-blaze/article_fcc6be46-62a6-5e8e-843c-6e5bd9992d90.html" target="_blank">Queens Chronicle reported on a fire on 88th Ave</a> in Queens last Tuesday, where the Red Cross provided emergency assistance to 4 families. </li></ul>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Upcoming Events and Activities </span><br /><ul><li><b>Are you a licensed medical professional ready to help your community?</b> Help us grow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7118325713337729025" target="_blank">our volunteer workforce</a> this fall. <a href="https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=96376&h=236&p=982003" target="_blank">With just a few simple actions</a> you can ensure the Red Cross can support your neighbors in need after a disaster. </li><li><b>Oct 18:</b> Explore the critical challenges faced by children in conflict zones. In partnership with the American Red Cross and Watchlist on <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zJEWuGlUTwaaWa_aHKn2_Q" target="_blank">Children and Armed Conflict</a>, this webinar sheds light on the existing legal and policy frameworks, emphasizing the essential advancements for heightened protection. </li><li><b>Oct 25:</b> The 2023 film “Oppenheimer” led audiences on a tour de force through J. Robert Oppenheimer's work on the Manhattan Project, which ushered in a new era of destruction in war. Join the American Red Cross as we use the film to <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_V6DW09u9QfutbVqkQmAIIQ" target="_blank">explore the dawn of the nuclear era and its intersection with the law</a>. </li><b>Oct 26:</b> This fall, we will recognize heroic individuals and compassionate leaders who embody our humanitarian mission at the <a href="https://e.givesmart.com/events/uJe/" target="_blank">Long Island Heroes Celebration</a>. Join us for an evening of cocktails, fine dining, and music, as well as one-of-a-kind auction items.</ul><br /> nyredcrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16543582711138748527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545160726918113008.post-49005774385544089782023-10-09T18:08:00.005-04:002023-10-09T18:15:01.741-04:00In Case You Missed It<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQlrI9I0raHy7sUK4cgh2nuria12yBN0LANu4ebwvzxciViaqXNqBKpbsoSMU75uThVRU8cEKKZdHFN9gYx6xfumZpB_bqzzjBjffGW06Wx7tDDWmcXej52LMb7m6PnwebTL5p-nkSbjcIgTaQ9OiBnD50ifLtkBglyGaThdFqDGBY6fLEtQ56AorohL0/s800/387067465_635070125456393_6177005437123620405_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="593" data-original-width="800" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQlrI9I0raHy7sUK4cgh2nuria12yBN0LANu4ebwvzxciViaqXNqBKpbsoSMU75uThVRU8cEKKZdHFN9gYx6xfumZpB_bqzzjBjffGW06Wx7tDDWmcXej52LMb7m6PnwebTL5p-nkSbjcIgTaQ9OiBnD50ifLtkBglyGaThdFqDGBY6fLEtQ56AorohL0/w467-h346/387067465_635070125456393_6177005437123620405_n.jpg" width="467" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Teaching International Humanitarian Law to cadets attending SUNY Maritime College.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Over the last seven days, the Greater New York Red Cross has provided emergency assistance to 91 adults and 19 children following 37 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (<a href="#events">See below</a>)</div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Last Week in Review </span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Last Sunday, our community preparedness team <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid02oEn6UZVNQjeNG52NR7Wz2pEwddgNjoXzDQsewUbGaqjhi6Js2JTCy32ADGiKGX6Gl" target="_blank">spent the day at SUNY Maritime College</a> to teach International Humanitarian Law, hands only CPR, and other preparedness courses to 30 sea cadets at the school. </li><li>At the Mill Neck Manor Apple Festival over the weekend, our volunteers <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid057RQTVhoRkdFrzJhyXFjwiyPzmGZN9KFkfE8ft3rfC4DjaUzfS9UMcL5rJC3PYHXl" target="_blank">shared important preparedness information</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid02J9Nam95cAvfD7nxM6EekapSUihcqnf4q5A7DUoudHewk4zRZCKfMRVLd6eVjKcZMl" target="_blank">signed people up</a> for free smoke alarm installations. </li><li>Our Long Island volunteer Edras Hidalgo <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid0RcB2HXzcjPT1DenkKoNJPLmoofPABS8KW58NYomwZfTe6wcywUinkDipptmwSexbl" target="_blank">was given the First Responder Award</a> during state senator Monica Martinez’s Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration last Friday. </li><li>Last Wednesday, Assemblymember <a href="https://twitter.com/kenzebrowski_ny/status/1710421934981120359" target="_blank">Ken Zebrowski</a> helped our volunteers <a href="https://www.facebook.com/waldmanbjohn/posts/pfbid0QkGJLv5cU7CHvti4Mrey45NEWhokqgejTbpeeX8j12Ttn9zfAEhMHi4yhk2Ckhial" target="_blank">install smoke detectors</a> in the Rockland community. </li><li>In support of our Sound the Alarm campaign, State Senator <a href="https://twitter.com/ShelleyBMayer" target="_blank">Shelly B. Mayor</a> did a PSA for her Westchester district <a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/mjE6Z7_80ak" target="_blank">expressing the danger</a> that home fires pose and how the Red Cross can help. </li><li>We shared a post about long time donor, Ann, who came in for <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx8Z-NkOE64/" target="_blank">her thirty fourth blood donation</a> and encouraged others to do the same amidst our ongoing national blood shortage. </li><li>Bronx-based radio station WFUV published an interview last week about how new donor eligibility standards in New York <a href="https://wfuv.org/content/lgbtq-inclusivity-nyc-blood-donors" target="_blank">increase inclusiveness</a> in blood donations for the LGBTQIA+ community. </li><li>At the end of September, after installing free smoke alarms and providing fire safety education in Washington Heights, some of our Home Fire Campaign volunteers stuck around upper Manhattan <a href="https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/1710024648665031065" target="_blank">to visit the Hispanic Society Museum & Library</a> in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. </li><li>A Red Cross grant helped fund <a href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/swim-lessons-at-risk-children-auolz7v5" target="_blank">swimming lessons</a> in Nassau County provided by Black People Will Swim and the Jack and Jill Society. </li></ul>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Upcoming Events and Activities </span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Oct 15:</b> We hope to see you for a day of fun at Long Island Family Day! <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/long-island-family-day-tickets-657641020997?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank">Our teams will be there to share important safety information and teach Hands Only CPR.</a></li><li><b>Oct 18:</b> Explore the critical challenges faced by children in conflict zones. In partnership with the American Red Cross and Watchlist on <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zJEWuGlUTwaaWa_aHKn2_Q" target="_blank">Children and Armed Conflict</a>, this webinar sheds light on the existing legal and policy frameworks, emphasizing the essential advancements for heightened protection. </li><li><b>Oct 25:</b> The 2023 film “Oppenheimer” led audiences on a tour de force through J. Robert Oppenheimer's work on the Manhattan Project, which ushered in a new era of destruction in war. Join the American Red Cross as we use the film to <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_V6DW09u9QfutbVqkQmAIIQ" target="_blank">explore the dawn of the nuclear era and its intersection with the law</a>. </li><li><b>Oct 26:</b> This fall, we will recognize heroic individuals and compassionate leaders who embody our humanitarian mission at the <a href="https://e.givesmart.com/events/uJe/" target="_blank">Long Island Heroes Celebration</a>. Join us for an evening of cocktails, fine dining, and music, as well as one-of-a-kind auction items. </li><li><b>Dec 2 (Rescheduled):</b> At Prepare the Town: Mount Vernon, the American Red Cross and the City of Mount Vernon want to help prepare you and your community for emergencies, including home fires. <a href="https://rdcrss.org/3t6McuR" target="_blank">Join us</a> for free giveaways, demonstrations, veterans' resources, and other safety activities!</li></ul>nyredcrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16543582711138748527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545160726918113008.post-64405001663253989902023-10-03T12:56:00.004-04:002023-10-03T13:06:54.193-04:00In Case You Missed It<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGf0pUizH_QdT5YR2llhKO7YQBfKoljgJU_TAsM321_84I9UOdpjhyphenhyphenJx8q1nfTqjqRH9PiBYs8mF7rUP7niUoSUQ55ejvrRgUb2m3OlvLNcriJ0f3lyagLbwHBE0g-xEjiaEhq-PAFjCEUBrOEfFaGOkk8pyQgbsVluvtWr68LytquoTc2YdhxT5edWm8/s1440/ICYMI_Oct2.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1077" data-original-width="1440" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGf0pUizH_QdT5YR2llhKO7YQBfKoljgJU_TAsM321_84I9UOdpjhyphenhyphenJx8q1nfTqjqRH9PiBYs8mF7rUP7niUoSUQ55ejvrRgUb2m3OlvLNcriJ0f3lyagLbwHBE0g-xEjiaEhq-PAFjCEUBrOEfFaGOkk8pyQgbsVluvtWr68LytquoTc2YdhxT5edWm8/w400-h299/ICYMI_Oct2.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Red Cross helped New York recover after flooding over the weekend.</td></tr></tbody></table> Over the last seven days, the Greater New York Red Cross has provided emergency assistance to <span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="color: #242424;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px;">163</span></span> adults and 64 children following 51 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (<a href="#events">See below</a>) <br /><div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Last Week in Review</span><br /><ul><li>After severe flooding throughout the region on Friday, our amazing volunteers on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid0ihoDEeEKmhxMmQLA6FduvvgnVXDzfwNZvPtjvSGMnoZ2j9MHvBXWY4jyh7AWRnFZl" target="_blank">Disaster Assessment Teams</a> and the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid028UTym81DWbFx4UCU7L5F9zWQSNiF7xxZgoALw37eiD4DY6N63qn8TTW16ivy5hXFl" target="_blank">Shelter Overnight Team</a> worked tirelessly to provide food, shelter, comfort, and care to those affected by the disaster.</li><li><a href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/elmont-coop-flooding-foster-meadow-new-hyde-park-vb6452yv" target="_blank">Newsday</a>, <a href="https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/impacts-still-felt-days-after-catastrophic-ny-flooding/4733240/" target="_blank">NBC</a>, and <a href="https://longisland.news12.com/police-close-to-300-seniors-evacuated-from-elmont-senior-complex-center-due-to-flooding" target="_blank">News12 Long Island</a> covered Red Cross GNY’s <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid03tRxieNPS7Rmb1k5KuoJKnfV4EVie27WcWDZ6niVnnXHnVFnKjLpDXExpnviPmrKl" target="_blank">shelter operation</a> in New Hyde Park in Nassau County, where the Red Cross provided refuge for dozens of residents displaced by severe flooding.</li><li><a href="https://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/westchester/2023/09/30/hudson-valley-floods-whats-reopened-after-heavy-rains/71015912007/" target="_blank">LoHud</a>, <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/flooding-leads-to-quite-a-mess-for-home-and-business-owners-in-mamaroneck/" target="_blank">CBS</a>, and <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/flooding-leads-to-quite-a-mess-for-home-and-business-owners-in-mamaroneck/" target="_blank">News12 Westchester</a> covered Red Cross GNY’s shelter operation in Mamaroneck in Westchester County, where the Red Cross provided refuge for dozens of residents displaced by severe flooding.</li><li>At the end of National Preparedness Month, some of our Service to the Armed Forces team and pet therapy dogs <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx1XYmJACLV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" target="_blank">attended Emergency Preparedness Day</a> at U.S. Army Garrison West Point.</li><li>Throughout last week, our Service to the Armed Forces team <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid0qPhTji3WSma45yRVDXxcaX59LZR3xL929akNPP2oKaydYiQgnuDDXoHE3F5x9XEl" target="_blank">was happy to participate</a> in the Blue Star Family Welcome Week for new military families transitioning into the community.</li><li>On Wednesday, <a href="https://www.redcross.org/local/new-york/greater-new-york/about-us/news-and-events/news/ashley-flowers--mother--volunteer--sickle-cell-warrior.html" target="_blank">we published a story on Ashley Flowers</a>, a blood donor ambassador who stresses the importance of donating blood for people with sickle cell disease.</li><li>We also gave a behind-the-scenes look into <a href="https://www.redcross.org/local/new-york/greater-new-york/about-us/news-and-events/news/a-glimpse-into-greater-new-york-s-disaster-action-team.html?fbclid=IwAR11uh6D0rg7SAnT0pPh5_JVnbPU98Lej4Rcp7_5tsgS-SGdPaRfgutcgJs" target="_blank">how our Disaster Action Team responds to more than five disasters a day</a>, relying on a network of volunteers to help fellow New Yorkers through one of the worst days of their life.</li><li>WFUV published an <a href="https://wfuv.org/content/lgbtq-inclusivity-nyc-blood-donors" target="_blank">interview</a> about recent changes in FDA policy that the Red Cross has implemented to make blood donation more inclusive.</li><li>BronxNet published an <a href="https://youtu.be/I8sk5xKAlQ4?si=8Sdf3dO86s0bJLY4" target="_blank">interview with Red Crosser Mary Cueva</a> about her volunteer work in disaster response and her AmeriCorps work with the Home Fire Campaign.</li></ul>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Upcoming Events and Activities</span><br /><ul><li><b>October 7:</b> The City of Mount Vernon in collaboration with the American Red Cross in Greater New York wants to prepare our community for emergencies including home fires and storms. <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Frdcrss.org%2F3t6McuR%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0TgTiP-Y8Dax7uZ1JpRKmcini0QiNdfgveuMB9BqIM7qYU00TlTtXik0Q&h=AT1VmNdBxR4Otr6gQLgLAcGhlqvXzqiUlTAjs-u4_fRxM7uUoeJew9D1jFPei5XWG02uiu6GrOdltksgiwXl1e8FOptFnX0OU4aMJ4WMY6h4pogp1pZvK5pJSFx5byQQkjhZ5cyp7g&__tn__=q&c%5b0%5d=AT1sawMXTV6iKbXPK6OB1aKnUg8Z_nMDwrOG2jOx8EEjGU7GzC_3-nKocSAF4ppuVQeBfrjX4w5QKm9JO-evLQ6tqE85bXZ8A-h_RGtoiGtQD3rXF3Oxuuars1xAY951PMKzzLDdihG1zRkJL-InlUPtNC6T" target="_blank">Join us</a> from 11am to 4pm at the Doles Center for demonstrations, free giveaways, veterans resources, and other safety activities.</li><li><b>Oct 15: </b>We hope to see you for a day of fun at Long Island Family Day! <a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/2545160726918113008/3499061135642460997" target="_blank">Our teams will be there to share important safety information and teach Hands Only CPR.</a></li><li><b>Oct 26:</b> This fall, we will recognize heroic individuals and compassionate leaders who embody our humanitarian mission at the <a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/2545160726918113008/3499061135642460997" target="_blank">Long Island Heroes Celebration</a>. Join us for an evening of cocktails, fine dining, and music, as well as one-of-a-kind auction items.</li></ul> </div>nyredcrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16543582711138748527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545160726918113008.post-34990611356424609972023-09-26T13:27:00.007-04:002023-09-26T13:32:54.225-04:00In Case You Missed it<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-7L_BBKRrFtI7vD_5bsMWL4SNo4TNCAMR1cpSxd63CTWTh1iV0cjkGdEyeLDeIw0vIDKbxdhtHne4rbkcjNWXlHsItS6qkTQheqCIKWK8nfTy1-AqMhVEIcdabSeZoMbvXuFXRT8CJUVJIRTTC67tA5yVrh6CyUa13Fcs9ggwteej2l_fts0YBS1QTCw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="717" data-original-width="956" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-7L_BBKRrFtI7vD_5bsMWL4SNo4TNCAMR1cpSxd63CTWTh1iV0cjkGdEyeLDeIw0vIDKbxdhtHne4rbkcjNWXlHsItS6qkTQheqCIKWK8nfTy1-AqMhVEIcdabSeZoMbvXuFXRT8CJUVJIRTTC67tA5yVrh6CyUa13Fcs9ggwteej2l_fts0YBS1QTCw=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">GNY Red Cross Interim CEO Celena Sarillo went on the Pix11 Morning Show to encourage blood donations.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div> Over the last seven days, the Greater New York Red Cross has provided emergency assistance to 174 adults and 44 children following 39 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (<a href="#events">See below</a>) <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Last Week in Review</span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>On Sunday, <a href="https://abc7ny.com/three-injured-in-fire-bedford-stuyvesant-beford-stuyvesant-brooklyn-fdny/13823430/" target="_blank">ABC 7</a> and <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/3-hospitalized-after-fire-tears-through-brooklyn-building/" target="_blank">CBS 2</a> covered our aid of nearly two dozen families who were displaced by a Brooklyn apartment fire.</li><li>Over the weekend, in her column in The Greenwich Sentinel, Stephanie Dunn Ashley <a href="https://www.greenwichsentinel.com/2023/09/23/the-blood-in-your-veins-can-ease-the-suffering-of-others/?fbclid=IwAR3vPCJaFgavHH6Xfj_LsNTWhj4lUn_SD4vw-aIcD7KjLwTvWoyWVRo4J60" target="_blank">highlighted a speech</a> that Red Cross volunteer Ashley Flowers gave at our Metro New York North chapter headquarters in Greenwich, stressing the importance of blood donations to those living with sickle cell disease.</li><li>Pedro the Preparedness Penguin <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid0qKfZ8xoq5Ro9triNSqRZxMR6BNzWf1mQg2ZimBLQdktnUpneGa2psQY7RhP3Lqf7l" target="_blank">visited PS 96</a> on Tuesday for the Hispanic Heritage Month family festival where he shared about how to prepare for disasters big and small.</li><li>Diligent donor Sam Friedman shared <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid02QmTM5WmewG5R3Q3qcReidJp7y3kADa34xmMC7SsJLXdYMge4kGHxnZX7yTrskxxKl" target="_blank">why he loves to donate blood</a> at every opportunity.</li><li>Bronx Assemblymember <a href="https://twitter.com/GALVAREZNYC" target="_blank">George Alvarez</a> recorded a PSA (in both <a href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/1286569832230294" target="_blank">English</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/972041827188731" target="_blank">Spanish</a>) for the Red Cross’ Sound the Alarm campaign to end home fires.</li><li>We posted a story about volunteer Ray Robledo, who has been deploying to national-level disasters <a href="https://www.redcross.org/local/new-york/greater-new-york/about-us/news-and-events/news/three-decades-of-deployments-and-ready-to-go-.html" target="_blank">for three decades</a> including a return to Guam for the recent Typhoon Mawar.</li><li>Interim CEO for Greater NY Celena Sarillo <a href="https://youtu.be/Xze3vzRok78?si=ZdiTXy_QNJx8UfSn" target="_blank">joined the PIX 11 Morning Show</a> to talk about the ongoing blood shortage.</li><li>On Monday, Brooklyn Assemblymember <a href="https://twitter.com/NYAMCunningham/status/1703903600957612338" target="_blank">Brian Cunningham</a> aided our team in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid026Sd9N6FPQHwGQNk4cgXJNfiAzRZL8r4FQLFPzVNXnvjvwTzPD84zLH8nrLfnsfEdl" target="_blank">installing smoke alarms in his community</a>.</li></ul><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Upcoming Events and Activities</span><br /><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Sept 30:</b> At our <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/.../nyc-volunteer-open-house..." target="_blank">In Person NYC Open House</a>, we will discuss our open volunteer positions, answer questions and assist with the volunteer application process.</li><li><b>Oct 7: </b>Together with the City of Mount Vernon, we will be hosting a <a href="https://www.cmvny.com/FormCenter/Office-of-Emergency-Management-OEM-11/Prepare-Mount-Vernon-DayLong-Training-Ev-85" target="_blank">Prepare the Town</a> event for the community.</li><li><b>Oct 15: </b>We hope to see you for a day of fun at Long Island Family Day! <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Frdcrss.org%2F45TLuiY%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0n1pT1fNGqMnOuFOObosUjhFbYvIxv1MRwsNnv9EI5DWiA8Z3VSrFjsIA&h=AT3YgYWQ73h_gthdjTEsgA2cBaRzvA0_Piz4s29_uumlkMJrikzYJzulrM7vN6YP7GnHfJ9h-raUJswnRxmh7wO_y5QQXDxBRxJJqo6rpXKwgPLTZg0RWsD1HoEgkBiJM1wrWBYhCdkTPYSXqNWKFoBscw&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5b0%5d=AT062Hng2tWL4lXyahove4B2MIhn7lWX3XoKVI2LEEq4ccNML-5sqCPhDTcjEsI7rW4UdumBSzIQe9mmn02tOWhN0fzqW8n2xeGOEr0VyfiUtP7DAbfagUIirdD8vb9xpLUJuUHxWu4mdC0O1pagknztPIo6YsycjPQ50EWFuHMmm8z_IT1yBvhRT4lHuahvgBM23xhn-hXt" target="_blank">Our teams will be there to share important safety information and teach Hands Only CPR.</a></li><li><b>Oct 26: </b>This fall, we will recognize heroic individuals and compassionate leaders who embody our humanitarian mission at the <a href="https://e.givesmart.com/events/uJe/" target="_blank">Long Island Heroes Celebration</a>. Join us for an evening of cocktails, fine dining, and music, as well as one-of-a-kind auction items.</li></ul> </div>nyredcrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16543582711138748527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545160726918113008.post-49454806892523154232023-09-19T12:58:00.028-04:002023-09-20T10:57:33.596-04:00In Case You Missed It<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6PYKcv-w-Ct8mFD1w2VUMuqhTDhhx2IekOaWZSQRFVlmIsLLu4M09pjw92O1-B8SqKxx1koY23g2UzjwjddaKQl7lxZ2Wv2ANegPIbI_W9JQg8AtoQzKxs7Zdcvx8v2evsANIeUVVgG6GAImodGd3zj0oRCVkLDNxwOdhEZqlFVtTSBQs4WxSWXHT7e0" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="922" data-original-width="1229" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6PYKcv-w-Ct8mFD1w2VUMuqhTDhhx2IekOaWZSQRFVlmIsLLu4M09pjw92O1-B8SqKxx1koY23g2UzjwjddaKQl7lxZ2Wv2ANegPIbI_W9JQg8AtoQzKxs7Zdcvx8v2evsANIeUVVgG6GAImodGd3zj0oRCVkLDNxwOdhEZqlFVtTSBQs4WxSWXHT7e0=w393-h295" width="393" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;">#LIRedCross responded to a vehicle collision with a home in Huntington</span><br style="text-align: start;" /><span style="text-align: start;">(Photo: Celia Vollmer)</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Over the last seven days, the Greater New York Red Cross has provided emergency assistance to 116 adults and 25 children following 33 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (<a href="#events">See below</a>) <br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">Last Week in Review</span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Last Saturday, our team provided a family with financial assistance and comfort supplies following <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid038DPMdhSLrJL5w3TCoyARQPgTDhvuFBCqMwPbmfxMKxV3csrgRyyPhstsoWYyECgnl" target="_blank">an incident</a> involving <a href="https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/1703055874996989975" target="_blank">a vehicle collision</a> with a building in Huntington (Suffolk County). </li><li>Our team joined the fair hosted by the National Council of Negro Women on Saturday and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid0VCKKAUFLY2D8nQLo4Asf57jGt7w4uN75MFoQjfW8L46fNstHrqhmZwrkmLSUJS6Al" target="_blank">shared important preparedness information</a> alongside Northwell Lenox Hill Ambulance crew, NYCEM, & Northwell Military Liaison and more!</li><li>Our Service to the Armed Forces team <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid028DH5iiajMXY3BzSLUGCRyfTX5c9UeMXbBFoiUFQFBuqBiY5mop5aHE21b5BgRAofl" target="_blank">checked in from the 106th Air Rescue Group Family Day of Wellness</a> in Westhampton Beach last weekend.</li><li>On Thursday, the team participated in <a href="https://x.com/NYSenatorWeber/status/1701923181756334532?s=20" target="_blank">Senator Bill Weber’s</a> Annual Senior Fair, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid02c8Y4Zg38HnErjiAqmRHJhDX24yAcxXX2HFfpyb6CT5mjW7nhFjnQt7ozx6PJS5Prl" target="_blank">where they shared important fire safety information</a> and signed up residents for free smoke alarm installs.</li><li>Manhattan Borough President <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkLevineNYC" target="_blank">Mark Levine</a> did a PSA in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/803621068169693" target="_blank">English</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/275130605422714" target="_blank">Spanish</a> for the red cross’s Sound the Alarm campaign to end home fires</li><li>Amid a <a href="https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/1702011808087670978?s=20" target="_blank">blood shortage</a>, we shared a story from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redcrossny/posts/pfbid02qCTLfRY91rCfFi9J6vftZyGhiP5McFS2CJ4gqMtoxduSdSSwwvQAw2nj8nDELhQSl" target="_blank">Zoe Schwartz who returned to give blood</a> after the FDA changed blood donation eligibility</li><li>Last Monday, <a href="https://x.com/redcrossny/status/1701218027079946691?s=20" target="_blank">we honored the 57,000 red cross team members</a> who helped our relief efforts following the September 11th attacks including a post on <a href="https://x.com/redcrossny/status/1701306804334927931?s=20" target="_blank">Sherry Capers</a>, who was an essential worker in our response to 9/11.</li></ul>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">Upcoming Events and Activities</span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Sept 19</b>: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/events/climatecrisis-howwe-reracingtom7107363367211659266/comments/" target="_blank">Join us for a live conversation on LinkedIn</a> about how climate crisis is impacting more vulnerable communities, hosted by GNY Red Cross Board Member and host of “Banfield” on NewsNation, Ashleigh Banfield with special guest Jennifer Pipa, vice president of Red Cross Disaster Programs. </li><li><b>Sept 30</b>: At our <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nyc-volunteer-open-house-tickets-713914466387?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR21ZE0jMZAh8ZG7one2wLdXY8JFGrw4sZdFmT7seI0N4AO4_-1FyvoBOfU" target="_blank">In Person NYC Open House</a>, we will discuss our open volunteer positions, answer questions and assist with the volunteer application process.</li><li><b>Oct 7</b>: Together with the City of Mount Vernon, we will be hosting <a href="https://www.cmvny.com/FormCenter/Office-of-Emergency-Management-OEM-11/Prepare-Mount-Vernon-DayLong-Training-Ev-85" target="_blank">Prepare the Town</a></li><li><b>Oct 15</b>: We hope to see you for a day of fun at Long Island Family Day! <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Frdcrss.org%2F45TLuiY%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0n1pT1fNGqMnOuFOObosUjhFbYvIxv1MRwsNnv9EI5DWiA8Z3VSrFjsIA&h=AT3YgYWQ73h_gthdjTEsgA2cBaRzvA0_Piz4s29_uumlkMJrikzYJzulrM7vN6YP7GnHfJ9h-raUJswnRxmh7wO_y5QQXDxBRxJJqo6rpXKwgPLTZg0RWsD1HoEgkBiJM1wrWBYhCdkTPYSXqNWKFoBscw&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5b0%5d=AT062Hng2tWL4lXyahove4B2MIhn7lWX3XoKVI2LEEq4ccNML-5sqCPhDTcjEsI7rW4UdumBSzIQe9mmn02tOWhN0fzqW8n2xeGOEr0VyfiUtP7DAbfagUIirdD8vb9xpLUJuUHxWu4mdC0O1pagknztPIo6YsycjPQ50EWFuHMmm8z_IT1yBvhRT4lHuahvgBM23xhn-hXt" target="_blank">Our teams will be there to share important safety information and teach Hands Only CPR.</a></li><li><b>Oct 26</b>: This fall, we will recognize heroic individuals and compassionate leaders who embody our humanitarian mission at the <a href="https://e.givesmart.com/events/uJe/" target="_blank">Long Island Heroes Celebration</a>. Join us for an evening of cocktails, fine dining, and music, as well as one-of-a-kind auction items.</li></ul> </div></div>nyredcrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16543582711138748527noreply@blogger.com0