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How Red Cross Resources Groups Came Together to Form Its First Allyship in Action Celebration
At the American Red Cross, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team serves as an enterprise-wide resource to enhance cultural sensitivity when engaging with communities as they prepare, respond, and …
Finding Personal and Professional Belonging at the Red Cross
In 1999, I watched a show that touted a brand-new way to discover volunteer opportunities — on the internet! I found a volunteer opportunity as a Disaster Action Team member …
When We Link Arms, We Rise: Meet Some of the Women Who Lead Like Clara Barton
“When I think of Clara Barton, I’m inspired by her persistence and lifelong service to others.” Sara Horein is one of our Tiffany Circle leaders, a network of women inspired …
Inspiring Stories of 2021
It’s hard to believe another year has come and is almost gone. As we continued to cope with the realities of the pandemic, Red Cross volunteers, staff, and community members …
Celebrating Bravery and Perseverance: Perspective from Red Crosser Josh Lockwood
For so many of us, being a part of the American Red Cross mission has provided some of the most meaningful moments of our lives. As Red Crossers, our shared …
‘Don’t Give Up’: Advice from Top 75 Mile Challenge Fundraisers
Across the country, people have signed up to walk or run 75 miles this July, while fundraising on Facebook to help us support families and communities impacted by disasters both …
Juneteenth: A Historic Day Inspiring Me to Keep Learning
Juneteenth was a day I had never heard of before, until I moved to Texas while I was a teenager. I didn’t hear about it in history class but more …
From Home Fire Survivor to Volunteer: Jesennia Rodriguez’s Story
During the Northeast Blackout in August of 2003, six-year-old Kevin struck a match to find his way in the dark. That night, Kevin passed away in a home fire, leaving …
Jane A. Delano: Pioneer of the Modern Nursing Profession
This month we celebrated Jane A. Delano’s contributions to the Red Cross and the field of nursing, with a wreath laying at Arlington National Cemetery. A pioneer of the modern …