Monday, July 7, 2025

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The Red Cross provided emergency assistance to 10 families after a fire in Marble Hill. (Source: ABC7)
From June 30–July 6, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 181 adults and 30 children following 46 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

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Upcoming Events and Opportunities
  • Enjoy sunshine vibes & saving lives! Come to give blood, platelets or plasma July 1-14 & get an exclusive pair of Red Cross x goodr sunglasses, while they last. You can personalize these one-of-a-kind shades with a blood type sticker. Book an appointment: https://rcblood.org/40dHHw4
  • Jul 16: Metro NY North Youth and Young Professionals Committee is holding a summer social at Shreve, Crump & Low (125 Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT) from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Young professionals are invited for drinks and discussions. RSVP to vanessa.broskie@redcross.org 
  • Jul 28 – Aug 1: The Red Cross, in collaboration with State Senator Bill Weber, is hosting a Blood Drive challenge in Rockland County.
  • Jul 31: Greenwich Battle of the Clubs blood drive will be held in the Greenwich Town Hall Meeting Room.

Monday, June 30, 2025

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#LIRedCross opened a shelter for displaced residents after a fire in Baldwin, NY. (Photo: Margaret Sukhram)
From June 23-29, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 203 adults and 59 children following 43 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

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Upcoming Events and Opportunities

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

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#LIRedCross volunteers at the NAACP Islip-Smithtown Branch Juneteenth Celebration.
From June 16-22, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 105 adults and 31 children following 33 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

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  • Sunday night, ABC7, NBC4 and NY Post reported on the Red Cross assisting residents after a major 5-alarm fire on Devoe Terrace in the Bronx.
  • #LIRedCross volunteers participated in the NAACP Islip-Smithtown Branch Juneteenth Celebration!
  • On World Sickle Cell Day, we held a blood drive at our chapter HQ that collected 75 units of lifesaving blood. 28 units of those units were collected in support of our Latino/African American blood initiatives, helping build a more diverse and reliable blood supply for all patients in need.
  • Our Long Island CEO, Jose Dominguez, and Director of Service to the Armed Forces, Lallita Maharaj, were thrilled to attend the 2nd Annual Gala for our incredible partner General Needs Ltd., a true beacon of hope for homeless veterans.
  • We posted this video short highlighting the Red Cross assisting 6 residents after a fire on 9th Avenue in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn.
  • The first Deputy Commissioner of New York City Emergency Management, Christina Farrell, wants mission-driven people in emergency management.
  • Disaster Action Team member, Abby, says volunteering makes you feel like you’re part of the community in this viral reel.
  • Photographer extraordinaire, Bob Capazzo, posted these lively photos from the Red Cross Ball Committee Wrap Up Party at Sasha's Barn in Cos Cob, CT.
  • We celebrated Mary Wickham as the 2025 Betty Rasmussen Service Above Self Award honoree in this post.
  • Carla found out something special when she donated blood in this video short.
  • Metro NY North Red Cross CEO Stephanie Dunn Ashley’s latest Greenwich Sentinel column offers tips on beating the bugs this summer.
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Monday, June 16, 2025

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Celebrating Fort Hamilton’s Bicentennial Anniversary
From June 9-15, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 119 adults and 27 children following 35 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

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Monday, June 9, 2025

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Long Island Hurricane Press Conference
From June 2-8, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 182 adults and 38 children following 40 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

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Tuesday, June 3, 2025

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LI Red Crossers marched in the Brentwood Puerto Rican and Hispanic Day Parade. (Photo: Celia Vollmer)
From May 27-June 2, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 122 adults and 34 children following 25 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025

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Placing flags at Calverton National Cemetery. (Photo: Bowen Yu)
From May 19-26, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 94 adults and 23 children following 33 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