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Red Cross, Mt. Vernon OEM and Fire Department partner for Senior Preparedness Seminar.

From July 21-28, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 120 adults and 46 children following 36 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Last Sunday, PIX 11 and 1010 Wins reported on the Red Cross helping 8 displaced families after a fire on Liberty Avenue in Jamaica, Queens.
• Over the weekend, our volunteers celebrated Swiss National Day in NYC by talking about Switzerland's history with International Humanitarian Law.
• Last Thursday, the Red Cross partnered up with the Mt. Vernon Fire Department and Office of Emergency Management to hold a Senior Preparedness Seminar at the Mount Vernon Social Adult Day Care Center.
• We thanked NY State Senator Shelley Mayer for hosting a blood drive in her community and helping to raise awareness on the importance of donating blood.
• PIX 11 and 1010 wins reported last Wednesday that the Red Cross helped 14 people (3 families) who were displaced after a fire on 5th Avenue in Sunset Park.
• VIDEO: We posted this reel on the Red Cross assisting residents after a fire in Bushwick two weeks ago.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

•  One year = 365 opportunities to make a difference. The American Red Cross has a wide range of volunteer opportunities including Disaster Action Team member, Emergency Response Vehicle Driver, and Blood Donor Ambassador. #SummerWellSpent
• Jul 30 - Aug 3: NY State Senator Bill Weber is sponsoring the Rockland Blood Drive Challenge in partnership with the American Red Cross, where five towns compete to see who can collect the most blood donations.
• Aug 1: Greenwich Battle of the Clubs Blood Drive. Donate blood to save a life. Click here to schedule an appointment.

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The #LIRedCross supporting the Wounded Warrior Project at the annual Babylon Soldier Ride.

From July 15-21, the Greater New York Red Cross has provided emergency assistance to 157 adults and 55 children following 43 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Over the weekend, the mayor of New Rochelle and the New Rochelle Fire Department joined the Red Cross to canvas the neighborhood and offer to install free smoke alarms and give fire safety tips after a recent fire in the area.
• Last Saturday, our #LIRedCross team members helped support the Wounded Warrior Project at the annual Babylon Soldier Ride.
• Last Thursday, Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton joined some of our volunteers to help install fire alarms on Staten Island.
• The River Journal shared that the Red Cross supported 22 People after two emergencies in Westchester County between July 8 and 15.
• VIDEO: We shared some safety tips on how you can beat the heat and stay safe this summer.
• Metro NY North Chapter CEO Stephanie Dunn Ashley shares summer safety tips in her latest column for the Greenwich Sentinel.
• Last Tuesday, CBS2, ABC7, 1010 WINS and NY1 reported that the Red Cross helped 3 families after a fire on Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn.
• News12 Brooklyn also reported that the Red Cross helped 2 families after a fire on Flatbush Avenue and shared good news about a litter of puppies also impacted by the fire.
• Last Monday, the Norwood News reported that the Red Cross registered two households for emergency assistance after a fire on Creston Avenue in the Bronx.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Take the driver’s seat this summer! The Red Cross needs you to volunteer! Get started today as an Emergency Response Vehicle driver on our Mass Care team. #SummertimeWellSpent
• Jul 30 - Aug 3: NY State Senator Bill Weber is sponsoring the Rockland Blood Drive Challenge in partnership with the American Red Cross, where five towns compete to see who can collect the most blood donations.
• Aug 1: Greenwich Battle of the Clubs Blood Drive. Donate blood to save a life. Click here to schedule an appointment.

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Long Island Disaster Team gathered for a fun summer day.

From July 8-14, the Greater New York Red Cross has provided emergency assistance to 119 adults and 36 children following 38 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

  

Last Week in Review

• We announced Doreen Thomann-Howe as the new Regional CEO of the American Red Cross in Greater New York
• We are so grateful for partners like Tzu Chi who helped make 41 homes safer this weekend by installing 74 smoke alarms in New York City.
• Last Sunday, a group of our dedicated Long Island Disaster Team gathered for a fun summer day.
• 10 team members from our region have been deployed to Texas to help support the ongoing responses to #HurricaneBeryl
• VIDEO: Matthew Merek described his experience in photos moments after the 2010 Haiti Earthquake.
• Cadet Joshua Day shared why he thinks it’s important to donate blood at a recent West Point blood drive.
Last Wednesday, New York State Assembly Speaker, Carl E Heastie sponsored a blood drive with Red Cross.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Take the driver’s seat this summer! The Red Cross needs you to volunteer! Get started today as an Emergency Response Vehicle driver on our Mass Care team. #SummertimeWellSpent
• You may enjoy watching heroes in action on screen but plot twist: Blood donors like you help save lives every day. Come give blood in July & get a Fandango Movie Ticket by email to see TWISTERS + a chance at a Ram Big Horn. Book now
• July 18: The Young Professionals Committee of the Metro NY North Red Cross is holding a Drinks and Discussions event at the office of Fairfield Integrated Systems in Riverside, CT. RSVP with vanessa.broskie@redcross.org.

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Prepare the Town: Brownsville (Photo: Brett Whysel)

From July 1-7, the Red Cross in Greater New York has provided emergency assistance to 216 adults and 76 children following 46 local disaster responses. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• VIDEO: Disaster teams from our region are activating for Hurricane Beryl’s landfall in Texas, including Bruce and Bob, who drove an Emergency Response Vehicle to Texas from Long Island.
• The Red Cross and partners, including NYCHA, CAMBA, NYCEM, FDNY, NYPD, and others taught preparedness to the community at the Van Dyke Community Center in Brownsville last Saturday as part of the “Prepare the Town” program.
• Our YouTube channel crossed 1k subs!
• Meet Joanne Saunders, who began volunteering with the Red Cross and donating blood to honor her late husband after he passed away from leukemia.
• While we encouraged everyone in GNY to be safe during July 4th weekend celebrations, some Red Crossers like Viv were deployed to help during recent wildfires and flooding in New Mexico.
• Last Thursday, the Norwood News reported the Red Cross is assisting four families after a fire on East 226th Street in the Bronx.
• We posted this video reel featuring news coverage of Red Crossers helping residents after an e-bike fire in Brooklyn at the end of June.
• Throughout the summer, #LIRedCross volunteer Celia Vollmer visits libraries throughout Suffolk County to teach American Red Cross safety programs to children.
• Last Monday, the Norwood News also reported the Red Cross is assisting four families after a fire on Bainbridge Ave in the Bronx.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Take the driver’s seat this summer! The Red Cross needs you to volunteer! Get started today as an Emergency Response Vehicle driver on our Mass Care team. #SummertimeWellSpent
• In celebration of the theatrical release of Universal Pictures’ summer blockbuster TWISTERS, be a force of nature for patients in need by giving blood. Come to give July 1-14 for a one-of-a-kind TWISTERS and Red Cross umbrella, while they last! Book now
• July 18: The Young Professionals Committee of the Metro NY North Red Cross is holding a Drinks and Discussions event at the office of Fairfield Integrated Systems in Riverside, CT. RSVP with vanessa.broskie@redcross.org.

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Red Cross assisted families after fires in Brooklyn, Bronx and Washington Heights.

From June 24-30, the Greater New York Red Cross has provided emergency assistance to 273 adults and 61 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

• A summer storm cancelled much of the NYC Pride March, but we are so grateful for everyone who showed up to celebrate the importance of inclusion and representation.
• Last Thursday, CBS2, NY1 and ABC7 reported on the Red Cross assisting families after an e-bike fire in Brooklyn.
• The Red Cross opened a service center at Dominican Women’s Development Center last Tuesday and Wednesday to assist the displaced residents from the fire on W 178th street the day before, covered by CBS2, NBC4, FOX5, ABC7, NY1, Univision, Telemundo and 1010 WINS.
• Also on Wednesday, ABC7 and News 12 reported on the Red Cross helping 14 families after a fire on College Ave in the Melrose section of the Bronx.
• Representative Anthony D’Esposito joined us to install smoke detectors as a part of our #SoundTheAlarm program.
• At our 2024 Volunteer Recognition Ceremony, Isabella opened the ceremony by reading her poem about volunteering and we recognized dozens of Red Crossers for their amazing work on behalf of our communities.

Upcoming Events and Activities

• July 1-3: 3-day blood drive in Hawthrone. To schedule an appointment please visit RedCrossBlood.org and use the sponsor code: ARC. Donate to win some Red Cross gifts!
• July 6: Join us to kick off Prepare the Town; We will have FREE giveaways and can take trainings such as: Be Red Cross Ready, Hands-Only CPR, prepare with Pedro (for ages 5-7), and Ready New York (led by NYC Emergency Management).