25 Years Later: Honoring September 11 Through Service Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, the Capital Region came together to remember, reflect and carry forward the extraordinary spirit of service that emerged in the days following the attacks. The American... Continue Reading →
Our Red Cross teams do more than provide a safe place to stay—they help make a shelter feel like home. What began as a frightening late-night evacuation for dozens of Saratoga Springs seniors ended a few days later with hugs,... Continue Reading →
Doug North of the Central and Northern New York Chapter has been a Disaster Services volunteer for nearly a dozen years. He holds several chapter and regional positions including Disaster Action Team Supervisor, Regional Logistics Lead and Warehousing Manager. He... Continue Reading →
When Roger Hannay of Westerlo, New York returned from Vietnam in 1966, he began his career in the family business, Hannay Reels, the nation’s leading manufacturer of hose reels for commercia and industrial reels since 1933. Roger also returned with... Continue Reading →
Halloween is not just for kids anymore. The holiday has become one of the most popular in the U.S. with people of all ages taking part in things like trick-or-treating, decorating homes and attending parties. The American Red Cross wants... Continue Reading →
When two American Red Cross colleagues discovered they shared not only a passion for helping others—but the same October birthday—it felt like fate. Even more remarkable: both have been deeply impacted by breast cancer and are using their stories to... Continue Reading →
Is your business ready when disaster strikes? Disasters are on the rise—from floods and wildfires to severe storms and power outages. The American Red Cross now responds to major disasters nearly three times more often than five years ago. While... Continue Reading →
Today, on the 24th anniversary 9/11, we pause to honor the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the extraordinary acts of courage and compassion that followed one of the most devastating events on American soil. We remember the thousands... Continue Reading →
"Recently, I attended the 2025 Northeast Division Leadership Conference in Parsippany, New Jersey! I am thrilled to have heard from a variety of impactful speakers as well as interacted with incredible leaders and volunteers from across the organization who so graciously shared... Continue Reading →
