It’s been 140 years since Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross, and the need to alleviate human suffering hasn’t changed. How we meet that need, however, is ever-evolving. In …
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TNT’s Boston’s Finest Finale Reminds Viewers “What It’s Like to be a Hero”
Tonight, TNT aired the season finale of Boston’s Finest. Viewers from all over the nation tuned in, wrapped in blankets trying to keep warm and forget the frigid weather outside. …
“The Stars” Align to Spread Hope on #GivingTuesday
Today, the stars are aligned. At the Red Cross, we are fortunate to work with our celebrity donors and volunteers, as well as many television and film partners. Each day, …
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Asks “What is a Hero?”
Last night, on the finale of TNT’s The Hero, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson asked contestants to define what it means to be a hero. On the show, contestants have competed …
Red Cross Reservists: Our First Weeks Serving in the Theater
We have had a few major dust storms in the last few days, so that’s something you have to adjust to. It gets in your hair, your nose, down your throat, etc.
Shelter Map for the Blizzard
We had more than 70 shelters open last night because of the winter blizzard.
What We’re Reading
Wildfire in Israel, Hope!, Mariachi instruments on fire, superheroes, and more.
Red Crosser on Yesterday’s Ellen
Chicago Red Crosser Amy participated in Ellen’s Festive $10,000 Twitter Challenge. Can you spot her in this video?
Selling Hope
These Stores of Hope offer holiday shoppers a chance to buy something they can feel but cannot see, hear, smell, taste, or hold. Chapters near Minneapolis, Las Vegas, and Phoenix have opened stores and kiosks for the 2010 Holiday Season.
Red Cross employee by day becomes client after work
Last Tuesday night my apartment building in downtown DC had a 3-alarm fire