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 2025 and beyond. As we close out 2024, we wish you a safe and healthy holiday season, and invite you to review some of our region's proudest and most memorable moments.
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 2025 and beyond. As we close out 2024, we wish you a safe and healthy holiday season, and invite you to review some of our region's proudest and most memorable moments.
News Story: Red Cross Provides Shelter for Those Impacted by Hurricane Debby Flooding
When Hurricane Debby moved up the East Coast in August, bringing torrential rainfall to Steuben County, the Red Cross was there. Volunteers staffed shelters in Corning-Painted Post and Hornell and conducted damage assessments in the wake of the storm.
News Story: Village of Dansville Honors Red Cross Founder Clara Barton
The community of Dansville, NY held special events this summer to honor American Red Cross founder and former Dansville resident Clara Barton. One way to commemorate her was the creation and dedication of a huge mural on the side of a downtown building.
News Story: New Blood Center Offers Greater Opportunity for Platelet & Blood Collection
A new blood donation site in Fairport offers individuals an opportunity to donate platelets and other blood products in addition to whole blood. Nearly one half of all platelets collected are eventually used by cancer patients to assist with clotting.
News Story: SAF Volunteers Honor Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day
Memorial Day marks one of the several occasions that Service to the Armed Forces volunteers honor those who served our country. Volunteer Bob Pecoraro, a retired Air Force Reserve officer, described what makes serving members of our military so special.
News Story: Clara Barton Chapter #1 Reopens After Renovations
After months of renovations, the Clara Barton Chapter #1 site, a crown jewel in the history of the American Red Cross, reopened for visitors. A mid-July event brought out many members of the Dansville community and Red Cross to honor the shared history.
News Story: Local Red Crosser Deploys to Poland to Support U.S. Soldiers
Red Cross SAF Mobile Special Darla Roote spent six months on a deployment to a U.S. Military base in Poland. Darla left in February to help bring activities and a piece of home to nearly 1,200 men and women living on three U.S. military bases in Poland.
News Story: WNY Disaster Volunteer Provides Help and Ho-Ho-Hope
Disaster Action Team member John Rudolph displayed his caring/holiday spirit when he assisted a family after their home fire. Rudolph didn’t even stop to change when responding to the fire call, eventually greeting the impacted family dressed as Santa.
News Story: WNY Volunteers Respond to Hurricanes Helene, Milton
When southern states were hit with major hurricanes Helene & Milton, displacing thousands from their homes, WNY Red Cross volunteers sprang into action. Over 50 regional volunteers deployed in the first weeks after the storm, providing shelter and food.
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Photo: Home Fire Campaign Lives Saved in WNY Region Reaches 53
The Red Cross’ ongoing Home Fire Campaign continued to show great impact as the number of lives saved in WNY since 2014 rose to 53 lives. This year, volunteers installed over 2,400 free smoke alarms in area homes, helping reduce the risk of fires and deaths.
Photo: Red Cross of WNY Continues Positive Community Impact
During FY 2024, the Red Cross of WNY responded to more than 750 disaster events – helping 1,200+ families. It also provided almost 2,700 services to active & retired military and their families, and held nearly 5,000 blood drives, collecting over 107,000 units.
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Your Gift, Your Community
As you consider local charities to donate to this holiday, we hope you'll choose the American Red Cross for your year end giving.