By Marcia Antipa/American Red Cross “There’s no greater joy than serving other people.” Rob Rivera of Syracuse, New York knows what it means to be of service. He worked as an EMT in an ambulance unit, served 12 years in... Continue Reading →
Meet Ishraq, a native of Yemen who now resides in Oneida County. Ishraq volunteers as a Duty Officer, helping to ensure timely activation and monitoring of local and regional Disaster Action Team (DAT) responses to home fires and other local... Continue Reading →
“My name is Ana Candelli, and I am an AmeriCorps member and a Red Cross Disaster Resiliency Corps member with the Eastern New York Region. I help serve Franklin, Essex, and Clinton counties. You can find me installing smoke alarms,... Continue Reading →
Volunteer Andy Cordiale of Warren County recently returned from Oklahoma where he was assisting with Casework and Recovery Planning for the Disaster Relief Operation in response to a spate of tornadoes. It was his 52nd deployment on behalf of the... Continue Reading →
Volunteer Bobbie Krukowski of Onondaga County is Disaster Duty Officer Program Lead. Duty Officers ensures timely activation and monitoring of local and regional Disaster Action Team (DAT) responses. Bobbie participated in the recent Leadership Academy, a gathering of dozens of volunteers... Continue Reading →
The need for the services provided by the Red Cross regions in New York State is constant. Not a day goes by when we don’t provide help to New Yorkers whether it be providing aid in the wake of home... Continue Reading →
As the newest intern in Communications at the American Red Cross, I’d like to introduce myself and tell you why I couldn’t pass up such a great opportunity. I’m Emma Naclerio, a junior at UAlbany, double-majoring in Communications and English.... Continue Reading →
As you consider New Year’s resolutions, we ask you resolve to make a difference and support your community by becoming a volunteer in 2024. We’re seeing both the frequency and intensity of disasters increase due to extreme weather. Across the... Continue Reading →
A year-end message from Kevin Coffey Regional Chief Executive Officer American Red Cross Eastern New York Region In 2020, I wrote an article titled Loss and Hope. It was a tribute to my friend Tommy, but also a reflection on... Continue Reading →
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