American Red Cross Greater New York

On February 27, after a fire in Washington Heights, the Red Cross assisted 6 families with emergency assistance.

When Kappa Lambda Chi Military Fraternity Inc., a fraternal organization for military service members and veterans, was looking for organizations to support, the American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces team was a perfect fit. Many of them remember the help that was available from the Red Cross before, during, and after their deployments — including Justin Turner, an Army veteran who was able to return home for his uncle's funeral from a deployment in Afghanistan because of an emergency communication the Red Cross transmitted from his family. Now, Justin works as an Emergency Communications Center dispatcher for the Red Cross in Greater New York where he helps field calls for help from people who have experienced disasters. This week, he presented a check to his colleague in Greater New York, Lallita Maharaj, who serves as the Director of Service to the Armed Forces in the region. Justin is a founding member of the new Brooklyn Chapter of Kappa Lambda Chi Military Fraternity Inc. — a rapidly growing community of military veterans that currently spans from Delaware to Maine, providing a life-long brotherhood and a role within the public to elevate local communities. Fresh off their successful fundraiser for the Red Cross, the group is looking to continue their partnership throughout the nation — with plans to organize blood drives, install free smoke alarms for neighbors in need, and support military communities. Thank you Justin and all of your brothers in Kappa Lambda Chi Military Fraternity Inc. for your service and your support of our military veterans! For more about the Red Cross Hero Care Network, visit www.redcross.org/herocare

Thank you to all our partners and supporters who came out for Giving Day! Special thanks to our photographers Dan Neiman, Alex Wales, Brett Whysel, Aaron Tin, Shirley Leung and Eric Strausman. Your support on Red Cross Giving Day — March 26 and beyond — enables us to respond to future disasters, big and small, and provide comfort and care to people as they recover. If you weren’t able to support us on Red Cross Giving Day, there is still time to donate to support our vital work. Give today: https://rdcrss.org/4gDI20z #HelpCantWait

We’re so grateful for your support on Giving Day! Because of you, we’re able to help provide food, shelter and other critical support to people affected by disasters, big and small. As disasters continue to become more frequent and intense, people are relying on the Red Cross for help. You make our lifesaving mission possible! There is still time to donate to support our vital work. Give today: https://rdcrss.org/4gDI20z #HelpCantWait Empire State Building American Red Cross

The Haugland Group LLC shining red for Red Cross Giving Day was a sight to see! We are grateful for their partnership to help raise awareness and funds for those affected by disasters. Join in and support Giving Day via this link redcross.org/givingday #helpcantwait

Today is Red Cross Giving Day! Your support is vital in helping those affected by disasters get the resources they need to rebuild their lives. Provide hope and help when it’s needed most: redcross.org/givingday #HelpCantWait

#ICYMI Mar 17-23: Marching in St. Patrick's Day Parade; celebrating heroes at the #RedCrossGala; NY State Legislators honor Red Cross volunteers; and much more.

At tonight's #RedCrossGala, we honored FDNY Deputy Chief George Healy with the Good Samaritan Hero Award. George was off-duty and had taken off his shoes and settled in for the 18-hour drive to his family vacation in Florida when, on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn, he intervened in a fiery accident and saved a man’s life. New York City Fire Department

At tonight's #RedCrossGala, we honored Martin Thomas with the National Hero Award. A resident of Indian Rocks Beach, Fla., Martin bravely used his surfboard to rescue nearly a dozen of his neighbors and their pets from rising waters during Hurricane Helene.

Don't miss out on your chance to bid on exciting vacation packages and NFL memorabilia to support the Red Cross via the NFL Auction. Place your bids today: https://rdcrss.org/4buamkC #RedCrossGala