The power of the American Red Cross relies on your generous donations and the tireless efforts of our volunteers, employees, board members and community partners — dedicated people who will continue to make a difference for thousands of lives in 2024 and beyond. As we close out 2023, we wish you a safe and healthy holiday season, and invite you to review some of our region's proudest and most memorable moments.
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In March, a fire broke out at a hotel in Whippany that served as long-term housing for many families. Residents in an adjacent hotel were also evacuated for safety reasons, resulting in at least 250 people without a place to stay that night.
Sickle Cell Warrior Brenee Williams Joseph thanks a donor at the Chi Eta Phi sponsored blood drive held in her honor at Harrahs in Atlantic City.
New Jersey experiences the impacts of the worsening climate crisis as several tornadoes touch down on April 1 in towns like Jackson and Howell. Red Cross volunteers are out in affected communities providing warm meals and disaster relief supplies.
Red Cross New Jersey Region kicks off March is Red Cross Month onboard the Battleship New Jersey with distinguished guests, a flag raising ceremony, a celebration of our volunteers, and a booming side gun salute!
Spending time with Kitt, installing free smoke alarms and sharing fire safety tips during our Sound the Alarm events in Holiday City. Red Cross volunteers and CERT of Point Pleasant Boro and Ocean County installed 500+ smoke alarms in this 55+ community.
The Red Cross celebrates the grand opening of the Llura Gund Central New Jersey Headquarters and Blood Donation Center in Princeton.
Our Service to the Armed Forces/International Services Teams receive the National American Red Cross Exceptional Teams Award for their extraordinary service to the Red Cross in 2022, including their work with refugees from Afghanistan on JBMDL.
Sandra, with her pup Apollo, is one of 30 people displaced from their apartments on South Pine Lane in Newark after an explosion rocked their building in Stephen Crane Village. Read how the Red Cross assisted Sandra and all who were affected.
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Updated FDA blood donation eligibility guidelines allow this generous New Jersey couple to donate blood to help others.
Our Disaster Action Team responds to a fire on York Street in Camden, helping 31 people in 10 families with emergency financial assistance to help with temporary lodging, food, clothing and other immediate needs.
More than 70 Red Crossers harvest crops of eggplant and zucchini to help local community members struggling with food insecurity. Some of the crops went to the Red Cross House food cupboard supporting military families on Joint Base Mcguire-Dix-Lakehurst.
More than 100 volunteer blood donors rolled up their sleeves in honor of the heroes of Sept. 11 at the Jersey City Police and Fire 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive, sponsored by Suburban Propane.
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As you consider local charities to donate to this holiday, we hope you'll choose the American Red Cross for your year end giving.
