Thomas McCarry, LMHC, is the Director of Substance Abuse Prevention at the Institute for Family Health and a Disaster Mental Health volunteer with the American Red Cross. Following Hurricane Harvey, Tom was deployed to Texas to provide emotional support to... Continue Reading →
The water line reaches above eye level in what used to be Lori Morosco's finished basement in Whitesboro, New York. Flood waters destroyed nearly everything here, including both her children's bedrooms and all of their belongings. Lori and her family... Continue Reading →
If you've followed the RedCrossENY blog for some time now, you've probably seen a lot about our Home Fire Campaign over the last few years. Since October 2014, we've been hard at work building partnerships and providing resources to helpĀ reduce... Continue Reading →
Spring has sprung, which means time for cleaning, decluttering, and freshening up our homes. If you're in the spring cleaning spirit, there are a few simple ways you can support the Red Cross, just by getting rid of old things!... Continue Reading →
Two-year-old Ayda and 4-month-old Trinity moved from Miami, Florida to Rensselaer, New York overnight.Ā An unexpected family tragedy left Ayda and Trinity in the care of their grandparents, the Jaynes, who serve as National Guardsmen in our community. The Jaynes have... Continue Reading →
March is Red Cross Month ā a time to recognize the manyĀ heroes who help those in need in ourĀ community. And this March, those heroes have been busier than usual. Our Regional Disaster Officer, David Kunzelman, spoke with Spectrum News this... Continue Reading →
The American Red Cross of theĀ Mohawk Valley recently welcomed new helpers to its ranks, as an AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps-FEMA team was deployed to the Utica area on January 28. The seven-person team from AmeriCorps ā a ten-month national... Continue Reading →
OurĀ Red Cross family is mourning the loss of long-time Mohawk Valley volunteer Alfred Candido Sr., who passed away on Tuesday, February 14,Ā at the age of 88. Al served the Red Cross on both his local chapterĀ board of directors as well... Continue Reading →