Tuesday, October 31, 2017

In Case You Missed It - Oct 30

"Heading home from my 3rd PR trip. These amazing people will continue to support the operation." -Dario Diaz
Over the last 7 days, the Greater New York Red Cross provided emergency assistance to 97 adults and 41 children following 45 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
  • Nov 3, 4, 6: Red Cross blood drives will take place from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Greater NY Red Cross building located at 520 West 49th Street, Manhattan. Schedule an appointment to donate today. 
  • Nov 5: Cheer on Amanda, Anastasia and Team Red Cross as they run the TCS NYC Marathon to benefit the Red Cross. 
  • Dec 13: The Home Fire Preparedness Campaign will be in Brentwood on Dec 13 installing free smoke alarms from 10 am to 1 pm. For an appointment, please call 516-229-1086 or visit redcross.org/lifiresafety.

Monday, October 23, 2017

In Case You Missed It - Oct 23

Countess Luann de Lesseps from The Real Housewives of New York paid the Greater NY Red Cross a visit.
Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities (see below).

Last Week in Review

Upcoming Events and Opportunities
  • Oct 24, 25, 27, 30: Red Cross blood drives will take place from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Greater NY Red Cross building located at 520 West 49th Street, Manhattan. Schedule an appointment to donate today.
  • Nov 5: Cheer on Amanda, Anastasia and Team Red Cross as they run the TCS NYC Marathon to benefit the Red Cross.
  • Dec 13: The Home Fire Preparedness Campaign will be in Brentwood on Dec 13 installing free smoke alarms from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For an appointment, please call 516-229-1086 or visit redcross.org/lifiresafety.







Wednesday, October 18, 2017

In Case You Missed It - Oct 16

Honoring the heroes among us at the American Red Cross Gala. (Photo: Up Studios Photography)
Over the last 7 days, the Greater New York Red Cross provided emergency assistance to 41 adults and 14 children following 31 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
  • Oct 22, 23, 24, 25: Red Cross blood drives will take place from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Greater NY Red Cross building located at 520 West 49th Street, Manhattan. Schedule an appointment to donate today. 
  • Nov 5: Cheer on Amanda, Anastasia and Team Red Cross as they run the TCS NYC Marathon to benefit the Red Cross. 
  • Oct 19, Dec 13: The Home Fire Preparedness Campaign will be in Long Island in Mastic Beach on Oct 19 and Brentwood in Dec 13 installing free smoke alarms from 10 am to 1 pm. For an appointment, please call 516-229-1086 or visit redcross.org/lifiresafety.

NYC Support for Residents Affected by Recent Hurricanes



As a way to provide additional support to the people of Puerto Rico coping with the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Maria, the American Red Cross in Greater New York has been stationed at JFK’s JetBlue Terminal 5 since October 11, 2017 helping families and individuals arriving from the island.

This assistance has come in the form of health and mental-health support; distribution of “comfort kits” (which include toiletries and other basic hygiene items), and additional information and referrals regarding City and community resources available to Puerto Ricans arriving in NYC. In their first week providing these services, the Red Cross met with more than 1200 individuals.

The Red Cross will be available at JetBlue Terminal 5 through October 18, after which their assistance will shift to a service center (run by New York City) at 1680 Lexington Ave. The goal of the service center is to further provide support and resources for recent arrivals to NYC affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and of course Maria.

For more information about the service center, including how to sign up for an appointment, click here.

For more information about the American Red Cross response to Hurricane Maria, click here.

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

In Case You Missed It - Oct 9

"Kicking off another intense day in Las Vegas where trained Red Crossers are providing support in a Family Assistance Center, hospitals, vigils, and in homes where survivors are too traumatized to leave their homes.” -Josh Lockwood
Over the last 7 days, the Greater New York Red Cross provided emergency assistance to 80 adults and 20 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 
  • Oct 9, 11, 12, 13: Red Cross blood drives will take place from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Greater NY Red Cross building located at 520 West 49th Street, Manhattan. Schedule an appointment to donate today. 
  • Oct 11: The American Red Cross Gala will recognize civic leaders and local heroes at the Museum of Natural History. 
  • Nov 5: Cheer on Amanda and Team Red Cross as they run the TCS NYC Marathon to benefit disaster relief.