Skip to content
red cross chat
  • Blog
  • Connect
    • Twitter
    • Chapter Blogs
  • About
Search
Donate Now
Donate Now

Month: May 2011

Disaster, Volunteers

My Thoughts from Joplin, MO

by Attie Poirier May 31, 2011May 31, 201120 Comments on My Thoughts from Joplin, MO

Red Cross Youth volunteer Jerrika Walkup, 15, has been helping people at the Red Cross shelter in Joplin, Missouri after a massive tornado tore through the town last week.  She …

Read More "My Thoughts from Joplin, MO"
International

Partnering in the Fight Against Measles: ONE and the American Red Cross

by Gloria Huang May 25, 2011May 25, 2011Leave a Comment on Partnering in the Fight Against Measles: ONE and the American Red Cross

On a chilly November evening last year, hundreds of Capitol Hill staffers crowded together in a small set of rooms, clamoring to hear the latest about the power of life-saving vaccines.

Read More "Partnering in the Fight Against Measles: ONE and the American Red Cross"
featured image
Disaster

Tornadoes in the Midwest

by Gloria Huang May 23, 2011Leave a Comment on Tornadoes in the Midwest

This is re-posted from our Disaster Online Newsroom. Please visit the Newsroom for more information about what the Red Cross is doing. Update 5/23/11 11:45 AM EDT: People in Joplin, …

Read More "Tornadoes in the Midwest"
featured image
International

Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up

by Robin Parker May 18, 2011Leave a Comment on Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up

Welcome to the Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up, in which we consolidate the international Red Cross and Red Crescent news into one list of bite-sized links for you. It’s a non-comprehensive sampling …

Read More "Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up"
Disaster

Observations from a Disaster Volunteer in Alabama

by Gloria Huang May 18, 2011May 18, 2011Leave a Comment on Observations from a Disaster Volunteer in Alabama

This post is written by Jim Prive, a loyal Red Cross volunteer who deployed to Alabama to assist with relief efforts for victims of the recent tornadoes.

Read More "Observations from a Disaster Volunteer in Alabama"
featured image
Disaster, Health & Safety, Volunteers

What We’re Reading: Save a Life edition

by Wendy Harman May 13, 2011September 8, 2016Leave a Comment on What We’re Reading: Save a Life edition

What do kids, twitter, video games, and ultimate frisbee players have in common?

Read More "What We’re Reading: Save a Life edition"
Disaster, International

Down the Street and Around the World

by Mat Morgan May 12, 2011Leave a Comment on Down the Street and Around the World

While the American Red Cross has been busy responding to tornadoes, flooding and wildfires across the United States, our disaster management experts have also been working around the world to help other communities respond to and recover from major disasters.

Read More "Down the Street and Around the World"
featured image
International

Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up

by Robin Parker May 11, 20112 Comments on Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up

Welcome to the Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up, in which we consolidate the international Red Cross and Red Crescent news into one list of bite-sized links for you. It’s a non-comprehensive sampling …

Read More "Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up"
featured image
Development, Disaster, Volunteers

What We’re Reading

by Wendy Harman May 11, 2011Leave a Comment on What We’re Reading

Dear Alabama, HelpWriteNow, Go kit, and country stars (two) stepping up

Read More "What We’re Reading"
featured image
Development, Disaster, Health & Safety, International

What We’re Reading (and watching, and listening to)

by Wendy Harman May 10, 2011September 8, 20162 Comments on What We’re Reading (and watching, and listening to)

Tactical Sammich, Sending a lifeline from 1885, Emergency alerts for your cell, Uniting for Japan and the South.

Read More "What We’re Reading (and watching, and listening to)"

Posts navigation

  • 1
  • 2

Topics

  • Blood
  • Disaster
  • Fun
  • Health & Safety
  • History
  • International
  • Military Support

Most Viewed

  • Red Cross Myth Busters: Tattoos and Blood Donation
  • 9 Things to Know Before You Donate Blood in 2019
  • How to Donate Blood for Newbies and Needle-Haters
  • Debunking ‘Dry Drowning,’ ‘Secondary  Drowning’ and ‘Delayed Drowning’
  • How To Send a Military Emergency Message through the Red Cross Hero Care Network

Stay in the loop
with the latest from
Red Cross Chat

Archives

  • 2019
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2018
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2017
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2016
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2015
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2014
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2013
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2012
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2011
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2010
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
show more
red cross chat

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Snapchat
  • Youtube

Latest Tweets

  • Meet Aslan and Digory, two of our furriest volunteers . They were recognized as the Walter Reed National Military… https://t.co/BBd1b9COsu5 hours ago
  • We have an emergency need for platelet donations this week to keep up with patient needs. Come to give platelets by… https://t.co/AgsWaz0uiPyesterday
  • 7-year-old Parker received a Red Cross Certificate of Extraordinary Personal Action for saving his little brother f… https://t.co/XCxdOusvjbyesterday

Instagram

  • After #WWII, Junior Red Cross volunteers in Atlanta did their part to help with international relief efforts by packing and sending comfort kits to children living in war-torn Europe. #TBT #internationalvolunteerday
  • Thank you for supporting the Red Cross mission with your #GivingTuesday donations yesterday! Every eight minutes, the Red Cross assists someone affected by disaster in the U.S. Your generous donation helps provide people with food, shelter, relief supplies, emotional support, recovery planning and other assistance.

Thanks to you, we can keep helping people! 
#givewithmeaning #donations #redcross #thankyou
  • When Catherine's community was impacted by a hurricane, #RedCross volunteers delivered meals to her and others in need of relief. Something we sometimes take for granted each day can mean a lot to people who've just been through a disaster. Tap the link in our bio to #GiveWithMeaning this #GivingTuesday.
  • Did you know that when you donate $50 through the Red Cross, you could provide 10 blankets for people when they need it the most? Join us for an Instagram Live today at 4:00 ET to see how your donations make a big impact. #GivingTuesday #RedCross #GiveWithMeaning
  • Who does a Red Cross #GivingTuesday donation support? People like Jenna and her family who were impacted by a hurricane. Because of your help, Red Cross volunteers could come to her neighborhood with hot meals for her family and others. Click the link in our bio to make your #GivingTuesday2019 donation.
  • What are Susie and her daughter, Tymia, thankful for this Thanksgiving? “For the blood donors, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts, because you have given just a little of your time to ensure someone like our daughter is able to live.” Tymia is battling sickle cell disease and has been hospitalized over 40 times, receiving more than 42 blood transfusions. But her determination to fight the disease continues to push her to challenge herself and inspire others. Tap our Story for more patients who are giving thanks to blood donors.
  • “We take a holistic approach, from the time they raise their hand at the military processing station to the time they’re no longer with us. The Red Cross is going to be there for those who have served their country and their families. I’m proud to be affiliated with the Red Cross and the military.” - Tony Briggs, U.S. Navy veteran and CEO of the Central California Region of the Red Cross.
  • Start a new #friendsgiving tradition this year that helps save lives! After you’ve eaten all the turkey you can handle, roll up your sleeve to donate blood or platelets. You could be the hero a hospital patient is waiting for. ❤️
  • Giving back never goes out of style! Tap our Instagram Story to check out some of the uniforms our staff and volunteers have worn over the years. Which would you pick? #TBT #Throwback #ootd

tag cloud

american red cross help red cross volunteer earthquake haiti donate disaster Blood give Preparedness blood donation twitter aid support SAF hurricane shelter military relief home fire cpr blood donor first aid nonprofit
Copyright © 2019 The American National Red Cross.
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • FAQ
  • Mobile Apps
  • RedCross.org

Pin It on Pinterest