When disaster strikes, ordinary people do extraordinary things—but few have answered the call as consistently as Robert "Bob" Mahran. For a staggering 76 years, Bob stood on the front lines of hope as a disaster volunteer with the American Red... Continue Reading →
Dalila Rapposelli-Wiese of the Hudson Valley Chapter is a member of the region’s Volunteer Screening Team, a virtual position supporting Volunteer Services. Screeners connect new volunteers with positions for which they are both interested and well suited, ensuring every volunteer... Continue Reading →
Manny Diaz volunteers for our Hudson Valley Chapter in many capacities. Among them, he’s the chapter’s Home Fire Campaign Team Lead, managing teams that install smoke alarms, educate residents on fire safety and canvass high-risk neighborhoods to promote the program.... Continue Reading →
"We are thrilled to share that our annual picnic, held on August 18, at Long Dock Park in beautiful Beacon, New York, was a resounding success! It was amazing to see such a fantastic turnout of our dedicated volunteers enjoying... Continue Reading →
Community Disaster Program Manager Max Sanchez from our Hudson Valley Chapter traveled to California. "I am honored to deploy to assist with the ongoing wildfire response efforts in Los Angeles. “As a member of the American Red Cross, I knew... Continue Reading →
On Tuesday, July 11, after days of devastating impact in the Lower Hudson Valley of New York, it was still raining after a long, long day of hard work. Sixty Red Cross volunteers mobilized for the disaster response to extensive damage throughout... Continue Reading →
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