For Mia Hubbert, volunteering with the American Red Cross began with something she was already doing for her church and community, helping people give blood. After 16 years of organizing her church’s annual blood drive, a Red Cross Blood Services... Continue Reading →
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 →
by Steve Bogdan, Content Creation Team Member Each year, we honor New York State Legislators of the Year who exemplify a strong commitment to the Red Cross mission of preventing and alleviating human suffering during emergencies. This year, we were... 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 →
Disaster Action Team (DAT) supervisors are the team leaders on a DAT response, providing immediate emergency assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by a home fire or other local disaster. They are responsible for leading the on-scene... 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 →
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 →
Valentine’s Day-where love and heart meet. This is a statement that Ken and Molly Gray define. The Grays help define that statement in two ways. Not only do they give of their hearts to the Red Cross weekly as Blood... Continue Reading →
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we’re introducing you to couples who volunteer together for the Red Cross in Eastern New York. If an individual can find great reward in volunteering with the Red Cross, it stands to reason that... Continue Reading →
