Halloween will look a little different in the Madison County Village of Canastota this year as firefighters, burn survivors, families, first responders and community members come together for an event that combines fitness, fellowship and a powerful cause. The Burn... Continue Reading →
Do you know an individual or group in Madison, St. Lawrence, Herkimer or Oneida counties who has saved a life through extraordinary action? Or someone in Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego or Onondaga who has made a meaningful impact in the community this year? Now is your chance to honor them. The... Continue Reading →
The American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign works to reduce the risk of death and injury from home fires by installing free smoke alarms. Sound the Alarm is a signature event that happens every year to highlight the work of... Continue Reading →
American Red Cross employee John Minnick is truly a helping hand in his local community, wearing many hats. In addition to his responsibilities as a Blood Collections Specialist at the Liverpool Blood Donation Center he is also a volunteer fireman... Continue Reading →
A MEGA SHOUT OUT to the volunteers, staff and guests who made Park-It 2023 a success! Thanks to the generosity of Crucible Industries, for the past 21 years, we've parked cars at a lot across from the main gate of The Great New... Continue Reading →
Congratulation to May Becker who is the Eastern New York Region's Volunteer of the Year! May received the award at our recent Regional Volunteer Awards Ceremony with volunteers and staff attending at all of our offices across the region, as... Continue Reading →
American Red Cross volunteers and community partners installed more than 1,000 free smoke alarms for families during Sound the Alarm home fire safety events in the Eastern New York region. Additional bed shaker and strobe alarms were installed for hearing... Continue Reading →
Over two weekends in May, the Eastern New York region and partners helped hundreds of families protect themselves against home fires as part of local Sound the Alarm safety events. Red Cross volunteers and partners met with residents to install... Continue Reading →