In Case You Missed It

Speaker of the New York State Assembly, Carl E. Heastie at the sickle cell initiative focused
blood drive at Eastchester Church of God in the Bronx.

Over the last seven days, the Greater New York Red Cross has provided emergency assistance to 204 adults and 76 children following 57 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• For Shark Week, we’ve partnered with Discovery to avoid summer blood shortages where blood donors automatically enter and get a chance to win an outdoor adventure package.

• As part of Shark Week, we shared a video of Jess Reid from IN Greenwich donating blood as a shark.

• On Friday, Speaker of the New York State Assembly, Carl E. Heastie sponsored a sickle cell initiative focused blood drive in the Bronx community at the Eastchester Church of God.

• Staten Island Borough President Vito J. Fossella, partnering with our Sound the Alarm program, recorded a PSA to raise awareness of the program.

• Valeria Jones, a Red Cross volunteer and IHL expert, shared how she found her passion for international affairs and raising awareness of IHL through working with the Red Cross.

• Last week, we shared heatwave and pet heat safety tips in regards to NYC heat advisories.

Upcoming Events and Activities

• Come to give blood, platelets or plasma in July to automatically be entered for a chance to win an exclusive Shark Week merchandise package thanks to Discovery! Schedule your appointment today.

• Take action and make a difference this July. Every day volunteers are needed to provide vital services to people forced from their homes because of home fires, storms and other emergencies. Apply here to become a Mass Care volunteer today!

• August 2: Register now for the Red Cross Blood Drive sponsored by OGS at the Empire State Plaza!

• August 2: Join us for the annual “National Night Out” at the Brentwood Public Library! Learn more here.

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Bethpage High School Red Cross Club members and Long Island Red Cross volunteers
hand out waters to participants at the 2022 Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride in Babylon, NY. (Photo: Vito Reciniello)

Over the last seven days, the Greater New York Red Cross has provided emergency assistance to 109 adults and 45 children following 34 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Yesterday, the Long Island Red Cross assisted four adults and three dogs affected by a house fire in Islip Terrace.

• In honor of the historic Bronx high rise fire on January 9, 2022, the NY Red Cross partnered with the FDNY and BABA Inc to provide home fire training.

• On Friday, Long Island Red Cross volunteers and the Bethpage High School Red Cross Club gathered at the 2022 Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride in Babylon to support the veterans and participants.

• On Friday, we taught Hands-Only CPR at NYPD Preparedness Day.

• On Thursday, Senator James Sanders Jr. joined our volunteers to install fire alarms for our Sound the Alarm Campaign in Far Rockaway.

• Last week, ABC7NY reported on a multi-family house fire in White Plains where Red Cross provided financial aid for the displaced residents.

• We also shared some summer safety tips to beat the heat.

Upcoming Events and Activities

• Take action and make a difference this July. Every day volunteers are needed to provide vital services to people forced from their homes because of home fires, storms and other emergencies. Apply here to become a Mass Care volunteer today!

• August 2: Register now for the Red Cross Blood Drive sponsored by OGS at the Empire State Plaza!

• August 2: Join us for the annual “National Night Out” at the Brentwood Public Library! Learn more here.

• Sink your teeth into these thank-yous! Come in to give blood July 21 - July 24 to get your Shark Week T-shirt. PLUS, all who come in July will be entered for a chance at an outdoor adventure package from Discovery. Make an appointment now!

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Navy Reservist and Greater NY Red Cross Regional Preparedness Manager Jason Lyons on duty with Red Cross.

Over the last seven days, the Greater New York Red Cross has provided emergency assistance to 124 adults and 40 children following 41 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Thursday morning, Newsday reported on a Long Island house fire where the Red Cross provided assistance to multiple families.

• Also on Thursday, 30 summer campers in Manhattan learned about emergency preparedness through the Pillowcase Project at the Chelsea Recreation Center.

• Reserve + National Guard Magazine spotlighted our own Regional Preparedness Manager, Jason Lyons on his military career and his international disaster work with the Red Cross.

• On Wednesday, we partnered with the Greenwich Fire Department to give Eddy, the grandchild of one of our Metro NY North volunteers, the special experience of being their Fire Chief for the day.

• Last week, the Red Cross provided emergency housing and financial assistance to families affected by a Bronx apartment fire.

Upcoming Events and Activities

• Take action and make a difference this July. Every day volunteers are needed to provide vital services to people forced from their homes because of home fires, storms and other emergencies. Apply here to become a Mass Care volunteer today!

• July 14: Now is the perfect time to join us and get trained to help your local community! Learn about positions with disaster preparedness, communications, volunteer services and more at this Volunteer Info Session.

• August 2: Register now for the Red Cross Blood Drive sponsored by OGS at the Empire State Plaza!

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Painting hung at the Finkelstein Memorial Library in Spring Valley, the site of a Red Cross Blood Drive last week.

Over the last seven days, the Greater New York Red Cross has provided emergency assistance to 153 adults and 32 children following 49 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Over the weekend, we shared holiday safety tips on barbecuing, fireworks and swimming at the beach.

• Sunday night, the Long Island Red Cross helped 3 families with financial assistance and recovery support after a fire in Huntington.

• Friday morning, Bronx News 12 and NY1 reported on a Brooklyn fire where the Red Cross provided assistance to affected families.

• Assemblyman Michael Lawler and the Finkelstein Memorial Library hosted a Red Cross blood drive in Spring Valley, NY on Thursday.

• On Wednesday, Bronx News 12 reported on a Bronx fire where the Red Cross helped multiple families with emergency housing and financial aid.

• Last week, we proudly welcomed our new Board Chair, Jill Coyle, and our new Board Members, Suresh Muthuswami and Frank Stadelmaier.

• Sammy Chu, a board member of the Long Island Red Cross, shared his inspiring story of how he came to work with the Red Cross.

• June 25th was the annual worldwide celebration of the Red Cross and Red Crescent movement in Solferino, Italy. Vivian Moy shared her once-in-a-lifetime journey attending the annual gathering in season 1 episode of our podcast.

Upcoming Events and Activities

• Mental health professionals are needed for Red Cross disaster services. Share your compassion as a Red Cross Volunteer today by completing your application!

• July 14: Now is the perfect time to join us and get trained to help your local community! Learn about positions with disaster preparedness, communications, volunteer services and much more at this Volunteer Info Session.

• August 2: Register now for the Red Cross Blood Drive sponsored by OGS at the Empire State Plaza!