Tag: American Red Cross

  • Blood drives held during Red Cross Month

    Blood drives held during Red Cross Month

    During Red Cross Month in March, the American Red Cross will hold the following area blood drives: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 3 at Edison VFW Post 3117, 57 National Road, Edison 3-8 p.m. March 6, Edison Library, North Edison Branch, 777 Grove Ave., Edison 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 10, Muslim Community…

  • American Red Cross to hold blood drive in Tinton Falls on March 13

    American Red Cross to hold blood drive in Tinton Falls on March 13

    In honor of Red Cross Month in March, the American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. March 13 at its building at 1540 W. Park Ave., Tinton Falls. To volunteer or to make an appointment, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor app, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

  • Fire displaces more than a dozen tenants at the Woodedge Apartment building

    Fire displaces more than a dozen tenants at the Woodedge Apartment building

      EDISON — Fire officials are continuing to investigate the cause of the fire that has displaced more than a dozen tenants after a fire swept through the Woodedge Apartment building complex. The three-alarm fire occurred at 6 a.m. on Jan. 24, according to Fire Capt. Andy Toth, the town’s emergency management coordinator. The fire,…

  • Blood drive at First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen Feb. 18

    Blood drive at First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen Feb. 18

    The First Presbyterian Church (FPC) of Metuchen will hold an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 18 at the social center, 270 Woodbridge Ave., Metuchen. To make an appointment by visiting www.redcrossblood.org and use the Sponsor Code: FPCM or call Tracy DeJonge of FPC at 732-491-2300 for further information.

  • Blood donations critical to saving lives

    Blood donations critical to saving lives

    The New Jersey Department of Health is encouraging residents to make blood donations a part of their routine in 2018. “National Blood Donor Month [in January] is an excellent time to make blood donation a New Year’s Resolution,” Acting Health Commissioner Christopher Rinn said in a prepared statement. “By rolling up their sleeves and giving…

  • VFW to host blood drive on Dec. 20

    VFW to host blood drive on Dec. 20

    The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 2-7 p.m. Dec. 20 at VFW Post 133, 485 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. All who come to give blood or platelets will receive a long-sleeved Red Cross t-shirt, while supplies last. Make an appointment by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org…

  • Red Cross to hold blood drive Dec. 21

    Red Cross to hold blood drive Dec. 21

    The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1-6 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Red Cross Jersey Coast Chapter, 1540 W. Park Ave., Tinton Falls. All who come to give blood or platelets will receive a long-sleeved Red Cross t-shirt, while supplies last. Make an appointment by downloading the free Red Cross Blood…

  • Blood drives will be held in Woodbridge Dec. 17, 23

    Blood drives will be held in Woodbridge Dec. 17, 23

    The American Red Cross will be holding three blood drives in the area in December. On Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., a blood drive will be held at the New York Sports Club, 1250 Route 27, Colonia and on Dec. 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., a blood drive will be…

  • Blood drive at the Heritage at Clara Barton Nov. 26

    Blood drive at the Heritage at Clara Barton Nov. 26

    The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 26 at the Heritage at Clara Barton, 1015 Amboy Avenue, Edison. Make an appointment to give blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).