American Red Cross in Greater New York
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The official account of the American Red Cross Greater New York Region, serving NYC, Long Island, Westchester and Rockland counties, Greenwich, Conn., and the US Military Academy at West Point.
We are so thankful for the volunteers and supporters who help make the Red Cross mission possible. Thank you for everything that you do to alleviate human suffering in the face of disasters. Please enjoy a safe and happy thanksgiving with your family and loved ones! 🦃 🙏 🥰
November 27, 2025 at 2:43 PM
We are so thankful for the volunteers and supporters who help make the Red Cross mission possible. Thank you for everything that you do to alleviate human suffering in the face of disasters. Please enjoy a safe and happy thanksgiving with your family and loved ones! 🦃 🙏 🥰
Looking back to December 2024: The Metro New York North Chapter Board welcomed The Grinch as a new Red Cross volunteer to help say THANK YOU to first responders across Greenwich, Conn. ⬇️
November 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Looking back to December 2024: The Metro New York North Chapter Board welcomed The Grinch as a new Red Cross volunteer to help say THANK YOU to first responders across Greenwich, Conn. ⬇️
Thanksgiving is the number one day of the year for home cooking fires in the U.S., and leaving food unattended is the leading cause. According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking accounts for 80% of Thanksgiving Day home fires and 40% of related injuries.
November 26, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Thanksgiving is the number one day of the year for home cooking fires in the U.S., and leaving food unattended is the leading cause. According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking accounts for 80% of Thanksgiving Day home fires and 40% of related injuries.
In early November, we honored extraordinary women who serve our country and our local communities like Michelle DellaFave at the NYC Women’s Veterans Grove in Central Park.
November 25, 2025 at 9:22 PM
In early November, we honored extraordinary women who serve our country and our local communities like Michelle DellaFave at the NYC Women’s Veterans Grove in Central Park.
Our holiday traditions can increase the risk of home fire. Learn how to stay safe while you celebrate. ⬇️
November 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Our holiday traditions can increase the risk of home fire. Learn how to stay safe while you celebrate. ⬇️
#ICYMI Nov 17-23: Major fire responses in Mount Vernon, East Harlem, and Brooklyn and much more. Read the full post here: https://www.redcrossnyblog.org/2025/11/in-case-you-missed-it_24.html
November 25, 2025 at 12:19 AM
#ICYMI Nov 17-23: Major fire responses in Mount Vernon, East Harlem, and Brooklyn and much more. Read the full post here: https://www.redcrossnyblog.org/2025/11/in-case-you-missed-it_24.html
No holiday celebration would be complete without a feast, but be sure to take precautions against kitchen fires when you’re cooking and baking. ⬇️
November 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
No holiday celebration would be complete without a feast, but be sure to take precautions against kitchen fires when you’re cooking and baking. ⬇️
We have plenty to be thankful for in the past year like for all the volunteers who provided warm meals to Bronx residents right before the 2024 holidays after a massive water main break on Webster Avenue. ⬇️
November 21, 2025 at 9:29 PM
We have plenty to be thankful for in the past year like for all the volunteers who provided warm meals to Bronx residents right before the 2024 holidays after a massive water main break on Webster Avenue. ⬇️
Last night, our Disaster Action Team responded to a 4-alarm fire on 1st Ave in East Harlem, helping 20 people who were displaced w/ emergency assistance such as temporary lodging and financial assistance.
Big thanks to our volunteers who stepped up to help neighbors in need!
Big thanks to our volunteers who stepped up to help neighbors in need!
November 20, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Last night, our Disaster Action Team responded to a 4-alarm fire on 1st Ave in East Harlem, helping 20 people who were displaced w/ emergency assistance such as temporary lodging and financial assistance.
Big thanks to our volunteers who stepped up to help neighbors in need!
Big thanks to our volunteers who stepped up to help neighbors in need!
By the end of the response to the Clay Ave fire in Claremont, Bronx on November 3, the Red Cross helped 50 families (118 adults and 21 children) with emergency assistance.
November 20, 2025 at 8:52 PM
By the end of the response to the Clay Ave fire in Claremont, Bronx on November 3, the Red Cross helped 50 families (118 adults and 21 children) with emergency assistance.
Last week, we honored extraordinary women who serve our country and our local communities like Phyllis Wilson, President of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation, at the NYC Women’s Veterans Grove in Central Park.
November 19, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Last week, we honored extraordinary women who serve our country and our local communities like Phyllis Wilson, President of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation, at the NYC Women’s Veterans Grove in Central Park.
As we approach the holidays, there's plenty to be thankful for like the Long Island Heroes Celebration in 2024. Here was New York Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky, our 2024 Humanitarian Honoree, having fun with Good Samaritan heroes Anthony Lagos and Kevin Losee.
November 18, 2025 at 10:43 PM
As we approach the holidays, there's plenty to be thankful for like the Long Island Heroes Celebration in 2024. Here was New York Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky, our 2024 Humanitarian Honoree, having fun with Good Samaritan heroes Anthony Lagos and Kevin Losee.
#ICYMI Nov 10-16: making Brooklyn safer by installing free smoke alarms; celebrating veterans on the week of Veterans Day; much more. ⤵️ ⤵️ ⤵️
November 18, 2025 at 12:19 AM
#ICYMI Nov 10-16: making Brooklyn safer by installing free smoke alarms; celebrating veterans on the week of Veterans Day; much more. ⤵️ ⤵️ ⤵️
On Oct 2, the Red Cross helped 2 families after a fire on Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. ⬇️
November 14, 2025 at 11:39 PM
On Oct 2, the Red Cross helped 2 families after a fire on Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. ⬇️
Earlier this week, we honored extraordinary women who serve our country and our local communities like Heather Goodchild at the NYC Women’s Veterans Grove in Central Park.
November 13, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Earlier this week, we honored extraordinary women who serve our country and our local communities like Heather Goodchild at the NYC Women’s Veterans Grove in Central Park.
Spencer found out that donating blood has a surprise benefit to him in addition to helping others.
November 12, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Spencer found out that donating blood has a surprise benefit to him in addition to helping others.
#ICYMI Nov 3-9: The Red Cross responded to multiple major fires in the Bronx last week; Day of Service during SOMOS conference in Puerto Rico; and much more. ⤵️ ⤵️ ⤵️
November 12, 2025 at 12:44 AM
#ICYMI Nov 3-9: The Red Cross responded to multiple major fires in the Bronx last week; Day of Service during SOMOS conference in Puerto Rico; and much more. ⤵️ ⤵️ ⤵️
In celebration of Veterans Day, our SAF volunteers handed out thank you cards to veterans as they walked up 5th Avenue at the nation's largest parade honoring those who have served our nation.
Thanks to everyone who joined us, and to all who served our country in the military.
Thanks to everyone who joined us, and to all who served our country in the military.
November 11, 2025 at 10:41 PM
In celebration of Veterans Day, our SAF volunteers handed out thank you cards to veterans as they walked up 5th Avenue at the nation's largest parade honoring those who have served our nation.
Thanks to everyone who joined us, and to all who served our country in the military.
Thanks to everyone who joined us, and to all who served our country in the military.
This Veterans Day we are so grateful to all who have served our nation. Thank you for for service and for your continued support of communities down the street, across the country and around the world.
November 11, 2025 at 6:42 PM
This Veterans Day we are so grateful to all who have served our nation. Thank you for for service and for your continued support of communities down the street, across the country and around the world.
Extraordinary women who served our country and our local communities were honored at an annual tribute ceremony at the NYC Women’s Veterans Grove in Central Park today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wb5FKqsHC98
Women of Service for America 2025
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November 11, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Extraordinary women who served our country and our local communities were honored at an annual tribute ceremony at the NYC Women’s Veterans Grove in Central Park today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wb5FKqsHC98
Today is the 7th anniversary of the Camp Fire that devastated the California town of Paradise and inspired the events of the recent Apple TV movie, The Lost Bus. Listen to our two-part podcast about the disaster. https://youtu.be/yIcqayaFJ8I?si=zEjsHDLMUXcMZGkK
Podcast Season 3 - Disasters Untold: Camp Fire - Part 1
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November 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Today is the 7th anniversary of the Camp Fire that devastated the California town of Paradise and inspired the events of the recent Apple TV movie, The Lost Bus. Listen to our two-part podcast about the disaster. https://youtu.be/yIcqayaFJ8I?si=zEjsHDLMUXcMZGkK
On October 1st, after a dramatic partial-building collapse on Alexander Avenue in Mott Haven, Bronx, the Red Cross setup a shelter and helped 31 families.
November 5, 2025 at 11:01 PM
On October 1st, after a dramatic partial-building collapse on Alexander Avenue in Mott Haven, Bronx, the Red Cross setup a shelter and helped 31 families.
The #LIHeroes Celebration is over, but two of the honorees, Charlie Dubofsky of Brookville and Sydney Hassenbein of Roslyn, were highlighted by the Long Island Press for turning personal tragedy into a source of hope for others.
Teens honored by American Red Cross for turning tragedy into hope
The two young women were among six honorees recognized at the breakfast event at The Heritage Club at Bethpage, which celebrates individuals and organizations
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November 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The #LIHeroes Celebration is over, but two of the honorees, Charlie Dubofsky of Brookville and Sydney Hassenbein of Roslyn, were highlighted by the Long Island Press for turning personal tragedy into a source of hope for others.
#ICYMI Oct 27-Nov 2: Team Red Cross runs the TCS NYC Marathon, fatal flooding in Brooklyn and Manhattan; Halloween Blood Drive; and much more! ⤵️ ⤵️ ⤵️
November 4, 2025 at 6:44 PM
#ICYMI Oct 27-Nov 2: Team Red Cross runs the TCS NYC Marathon, fatal flooding in Brooklyn and Manhattan; Halloween Blood Drive; and much more! ⤵️ ⤵️ ⤵️
The Red Cross is currently supporting a reception center for residents impacted by the fire on Clay Ave in the Bronx.
Any residents in need of help with their recovery should come to:
William Hodson Community Center
1320 Webster Ave (at E 169th St)
Any residents in need of help with their recovery should come to:
William Hodson Community Center
1320 Webster Ave (at E 169th St)
November 3, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The Red Cross is currently supporting a reception center for residents impacted by the fire on Clay Ave in the Bronx.
Any residents in need of help with their recovery should come to:
William Hodson Community Center
1320 Webster Ave (at E 169th St)
Any residents in need of help with their recovery should come to:
William Hodson Community Center
1320 Webster Ave (at E 169th St)