You’re going where? Afghanistan. To do what? Work at our Service to the Armed Forces office on Bagram Air Field. For how long? About 5 months They make uniforms in …
Month: November 2012
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Holiday Mail Crafting
We’ve seen some great pics of holiday cards being made for our Holiday Mail for Heroes program – keep it up and thanks to everyone sending in cards for our …
Happy Thanksgiving
A few of our Sandy deployed volunteers send love and gratefulness back home via video. Error happened.
International Focus: Growing Concerns in Gaza and Israel
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) posted a piece on their blog about the conflict in Gaza and Israel that is worth a read. The ICRC is an …
From the Archives…
Norman Rockwell and the American Red Cross Well known for his Saturday Evening Post covers, Rockwell’s images of idealized American life hold an enduring place in the country’s iconographic landscape. …
Many Thanks
In the weeks and days leading up to Thanksgiving, many of us reflect on and/or share that for which we are thankful. Some post on Facebook or blogs, some create …
Sandy Rumors Explained
RUMOR Red Cross gets reimbursed by FEMA for disaster relief expenses. RESPONSE: False EXPLANATION: We rely on donations from the American public for nearly 100 percent of our disaster relief. …
Delivering Smiles and Warmth
Linda Quixal Ixcaco is still recovering from the wrath of Hurricane Sandy. During the storm, water rushed into her neighborhood and came up through the floor of her home. Linda …
Home Sweet Home
The SS Wright, a Maritime Administration support ship docked at Staten Island, is serving as a shelter for Red Cross volunteers responding to Hurricane Sandy