Shelter Services volunteers support Disaster Cycle Services disaster relief by operating Red Cross shelters before, during, and after a disaster event. They make sure families don't face tough times alone. Peter McKee of the Northeastern New York Chapter has been... Continue Reading →
Recovery Caseworkers assist families or individuals who have been impacted by disasters such as flooding, home fire or natural disaster. Volunteer Danielle Kellar from the Central and Northern New York Chapter joined our Disaster Cycle Services team nine months ago... Continue Reading →
Elaine Reilley is a long-time blood donor and she shares her reasons for giving. "First and foremost, it's an easy way to help those in need, and with O- blood, I know I can help many. "But my biggest influence... 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 →
When you come in to donate blood, you help provide lifesaving care to patients in need. But you also receive the added benefit of a free health screening provided by a trained Red Cross staff member. Margaret Kelly of Dutchess... Continue Reading →
Before Metallica set the all-time attendance record for a concert at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, they partnered with the American Red Cross to promote blood donations at the Liverpool Red Cross Donation Center. Each event turned out to... Continue Reading →
In late January, nearly 50 individuals from the American Red Cross representing all three regions of New York State (NYS) - Eastern New York, Greater New York, and Western New York - gathered in Albany for our annual Advocacy Day. Participants engaged... Continue Reading →
Community Disaster Program Manager Max Sanchez from our Hudson Valley Chapter is a national leader with the Latino Engagement Team (LET) at the American Red Cross. He deployed to the Los Angeles area to help in communities impacted by wildfires.... Continue Reading →
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 →
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