Monday, September 15, 2025

In Case You Missed It

Red Cross Responders on-scene at a fire on Nelson Avenue in the
Bronx to help displaced residents. (Source News12)
From September 8–14, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 168 adults and 46 children following 37 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

Upcoming Events and Opportunities
  • Sep 21: Join us at Long Island Family Day 2025 on September 21 at the Cradle of Aviation Museum for entertainment, activities, and more.
  • Sep 27: Get free training and resources to help you stay ready at the East Harlem COAD Community Readiness Fair.
  • Join us for tabletop exercises! These discussion-based simulations ask participants to analyze and describe their actions in a disaster scenario and are open to Red Crossers of all experience levels. There will be one exercise in each chapter: NYC (9/17 from 6p-9p, register here), Long Island (9/18 from 6p-9p, register here), and Metro NY North (9/25 from 6p-9p, register here).

Monday, September 8, 2025

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Assemblymember Manny De Los Santos teamed up with the Red Cross and FDNY
to install free smoke alarms in Manhattan homes.
From September 1–7, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 118 adults and 36 children following 40 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

Upcoming Events and Opportunities
  • Sep 10: SAF - Montrose (Westchester) VA CLC MUSIC FESTIVAL Recreation Therapy Service Assistance Requested.*
  • Sep 11: 9/11 Memorial support in Greenwich, St. Albans, Staten Island*
  • Sep 13: Get hands-on experience as a shelter worker in a no-fault learning environment of In-Person MNYN Shelter Simulation.*
  • Sep 13: Join us for a fun and informative Pets and Service Animals Fair in Madison Square Park with expert tips, Go Bag demos, emergency planning, dog licensing, adoption info, free gear, and more.
  • Join us for tabletop exercises! These discussion-based simulations ask participants to analyze and describe their actions in a disaster scenario and are open to Red Crossers of all experience levels. There will be one exercise in each chapter: NYC (9/17 from 6p-9p, register here), Long Island (9/18 from 6p-9p, register here), and Metro NY North (9/25 from 6p-9p, register here).*
    * For Red Cross volunteers with Volunteer Connection accounts.

Monday, September 1, 2025

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The Red Cross provided home fire safety information alongside Council Member Carmen De La Rosa
 (Photo Credit: X account of CM Carmen De La Rosa)

From August 25 – 31, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 98 adults and 27 children following 30 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)
 
Last Week in Review
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
  • In celebration of the 75th anniversary of PEANUTS®, come to give blood Aug. 29-Sept. 21 for an exclusive Red Cross x PEANUTS mystery bag with 1 of 4 special T-shirt designs, while they last. Open the bag to reveal which iconic design is yours! Book now: https://rcblood.org/43ZR8Av
  • Get Alarmed – Manhattan (September 6): The Home Fire Campaign & FDNY are working together to host monthly “Mega Installation” events, starting in Upper Manhattan. Drivers, Educators/Documenters, Installers and Mass Care are all needed. Sign up through Volunteer Connection here.
  • Sep 13: Join us for a fun and informative Pets and Service Animals Fair in Madison Square Park with expert tips, Go Bag demos, emergency planning, dog licensing, adoption info, free gear, and more.

Monday, August 25, 2025

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Red Cross providing fire safety information at the Comunidad Latinx Back to School event.
From August 18 – 24, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 114 adults and 18 children following 37 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

Upcoming Events and Opportunities
  • We’re Hiring: The Red Cross is looking for a qualified Maintenance Tech III to support building management for each of our Greater New York Sites. We are considering both external and internal applicants.
  • In celebration of the 75th anniversary of PEANUTS®, come to give blood Aug. 29-Sept. 21 for an exclusive Red Cross x PEANUTS mystery bag with 1 of 4 special T-shirt designs, while they last. Open the bag to reveal which iconic design is yours! Book now: https://rcblood.org/43ZR8Av
  • Get Alarmed – Manhattan (September 6): The Home Fire Campaign & FDNY are working together to host monthly “Mega Installation” events, starting in Upper Manhattan. Drivers, Educators/Documenters, Installers and Mass Care are all needed. Sign up through Volunteer Connection here.

Monday, August 18, 2025

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The Red Cross shared important safety tips with students at the Univision Contigo in Queens.
From August 11 – 17, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 177 adults and 47 children following 42 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

Upcoming Events and Opportunities
  • We’re Hiring: The Red Cross is looking for a qualified Maintenance Tech III to support building management for each of our Greater New York Sites. We are considering both external and internal applicants.
  • Get fired up to help save lives: Give blood! In August, we're performing free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes & diabetes, on successful donations. (1 test result in a 12-month period; don't fast.) Help save lives & empower your health: https://rcblood.org/43ZR8Av
  • Aug 20: Even War Has Rules is a dynamic discussion on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and how it governs armed conflict.
  • Aug 21: IHL Discussion: Disarmament & the Principles of International Humanitarian Law

Monday, August 11, 2025

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Greater New York Regional CEO Doreen Thomann-Howe celebrates her 1-year anniversary
From August 4 – 10, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 121 adults and 52 children following 44 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review
Upcoming Events and Opportunities

Monday, August 4, 2025

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#RedCross volunteers promoted blood donations at the TODAY show's lobby.
From July 28 – August 3, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 126 adults and 48 children following 44 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)
Last Week in Review
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
  • We’re Hiring: The Red Cross is looking for a qualified Maintenance Tech III to support building management for each of our Greater New York Sites. We are considering both external and internal applicants.
  • Help: Summer challenges can quickly cause blood & platelet reserves to drop. We're urging all donors to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply strong this summer. Type O blood is most needed right now. You can help! Book an appointment ASAP: https://rcblood.org/appt