American Red Cross in Greater New York

Recent News in Metro NY North

Photo: Jun Zhou	The Greater NY Red Cross Holds Volunteer Appreciation Events throughout the Region October 9, 2012 A boat ride down the Hudson River at sunset; a picnic at Syosset Park on Long Island; and an afternoon of Ping- Pong at SPIN Galactic in Manhattan—the American Red Cross Greater New York region thanked its volunteers for their hard work and dedication at these three celebratory events that took place over the past three Sundays. “Our volunteers provide comfort and assistance to disaster victims, participate in community outreach programs, teach CPR and first aid, help military member ... read more...
	ServPro Holds Fundraiser for the Greater New York Red Cross October 8, 2012 ServPro, of Orange, Sullivan and South Ulster counties, a company that assists people with clean-up and restoration after floods, fires and local emergencies, held a golf outing on Sept. 24 to benefit the American Red Cross Greater New York Region. The outing, held at the West Hills Country Club in Middletown, Orange County, raised $2,500 for Red Cross programs and services.Photo: Mathew V. DeMaio, ServPro relationship marketing manager and Mary Young, CEO of the Red Cross Metro New York North c ... read more...
	Red Crossers Practice Disaster Assessment Skills in Middletown, N.Y. October 1, 2012 By CC SherwinLast summer, our Red Cross Disaster Assessment (DA) teams were put to the test. The Metro New York North chapter’s jurisdiction was impacted by both Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee, both of which wreaked havoc in the area. Red Cross Disaster Assessment teams were on scene, gathering vital information, determining the extent of damages and the physical, emotional and informational needs of the community. These responses highlighted the importance of the Disaster Assessme ... read more...
	Red Cross Assists More Than 2 Dozen at Yonker's 4-Alarm Fire September 17, 2012 When a four-alarm fire ravaged three buildings in Yonkers on September 16, a beautiful Sunday afternoon, displacing 26 people, a group of dedicated Red Cross volunteers quickly mobilized. Within an hour Red Cross volunteers, including mental health professionals as well as mass care (feeding) and disaster assessment volunteers, were on the scene. Working closely with our community partner, the Yonkers Office of Emergency Management, a reception center was opened at a local church to provide a sa ... read more...
	Red Cross Assistance after Tragic Mount Vernon Fire September 14, 2012 Eight Red Cross workers responded to the scene of a three-alarm fire at 40 East Birch Street in Mount Vernon, N.Y. on Sept. 13 that tragically took the life of one man. Six apartments in the six-story building were damaged in the fire which left 11 people homeless.Working with city of Mt Vernon the Red Cross opened a reception center at a local church that opened their doors to help. Red Cross mental health professionals provided support to the families at the local hospitals. On scene Red Cross ... read more...
Photo: Amy Dreher	Remembering 9/11: The Red Cross Commemorates September 11, 2001 September 10, 2012 On Tuesday, September 11, 2012, a number of Greater New York Red Cross mental health volunteers will be supporting the grieving families of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 at the site of the memorial ceremonies.The 9/11 terrorist attacks were a seminal moment for our nation, as one of the worst days in American history brought out the best of the American spirit.Before the smoke had cleared, the American Red Cross in Greater New York met the challenge of the 9/11 attacks with im ... read more...
	Isaac: Your Donation Provides Critical Support to Those in Need September 4, 2012 The Red Cross is providing help and comfort to people along the Gulf Coast as power outages linger and communities begin the path to recovery. Our extensive relief efforts include providing food, shelter, relief supplies and comfort for people, and the Red Cross will be in the area for weeks helping people get back on their feet.Monday night, approximately 830 people stayed in 16 Red Cross or community shelters in Louisiana and Mississippi. As clean-up efforts progress, Red Cross shelters remain ... read more...
	Greater NY Volunteers Spend Labor Day Weekend Helping Those Affected by Isaac August 31, 2012 More than 40 American Red Cross volunteers from New York City, Long Island, the Lower Hudson Valley and Westchester County are spending their Labor Day Weekend — traditionally a time to kick back and throw some burgers on the barbeque — providing help and comfort to people in communities across the South who are confronted by flooding, power outages, tornadoes and high temperatures from Isaac, which is now moving north, dousing Arkansas and Missouri.These dedicated volunteers join mo ... read more...

No. of Residents Assisted

with food, shelter and/or emotional support following a disaster in the 12 months ending Jan. 31, 2012

Leadership

“The American Red Cross is built on the strengths of the communities we serve and in which we live and operate. I support the Red Cross effort to increase and celebrate diversity across our region."
–Mary Young, CEO of American Red Cross Metro New York North

Contact Information

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99 Indian Field Road
Greenwich, CT 06830
Phone: (203) 869-8444
Fax: (203) 869-0192

Westchester Office
106 North Broadway
White Plains, NY 10603

Nyack Office
143 North Broadway
Nyack, NY 10960

Middletown Warehouse
135 Crotty Road
Middletown, NY 10940