September is National Preparedness Month. The American Red Cross has seen a significant shortfall in blood and platelet donations over the last month, making it hard to keep pace with the need for blood products. A strong blood supply is... 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 →
Dive in to help for a chance at shark dive trip, $10 e-gift card for donors in August After a summer of declining donations, the American Red Cross needs our help to prevent a blood shortage. When you make and... Continue Reading →
We know summer is the season for beach days and vacays, but the need for blood doesn't pause. Unfortunately, there’s been a concerning shortfall in blood and platelet donations through the American Red Cross in recent weeks. You can help... Continue Reading →
If I were to say the young man in this picture is now 22 years-old, and the volunteer is still a Disaster Services team member, could you begin to grasp this “Volunteer Extraordinaire’s” commitment of time and energy? That time... Continue Reading →
“Give A Pint, Get A Pint” returns for an eighth year Summer is time when blood donations slow down, yet the need for blood donations doesn’t take a summer vacation. That’s why, for the eighth year in a row, Stewart’s Shops is treating American Red Cross blood donors to free pints... 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 →
It’s hard to predict when an accident or emergency may happen. But you can help hospitals stand ready by giving blood or platelets with the American Red Cross during Trauma Awareness Month in May. When every second counts, blood products... Continue Reading →
It’s National Volunteer Week and we're recognizing the work of the selfless individuals who generously give their valuable time to support people in need. Across the country, more than 275,000 Red Cross volunteers serve their communities by responding to thousands... Continue Reading →
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