Many people do not know if the Red Cross can help their family, but the Red Cross is proud to be there for you and whoever you define your family …
Month: June 2013
The Uganda Flood Response: Part 2
This blog post is written by Stephen Hagerich, a British Red Cross worker who has been working in Uganda. This is the second installment of his account of the work …
The Uganda Flood Response: Part 1
This blog post is written by Stephen Hagerich, a British Red Cross worker who has been working in Uganda. The American Red Cross is building their support for cash in …
An Anniversary for the Ages
European history buffs can probably rattle of dozens of facts about the Battle of Solferino. They would tell you it took place on June 24th, 1859, during the Franco-Austrian war …
“Cap’n” Crunch: A Cereal Liar?
Okay, CNN’s John Berman: Let’s talk about that military scandal that’s been rocking the nation. YES! That one. As an employee in the Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces …
Old School Preparedness – A Fallout Shelter
Last week, I stumbled across some amazing semi-local news….”Woodland Hills Homeowners Find Fully Stocked Fallout Shelter in Their Backyard” Um, awesome… This is a piece of history, a glimpse into …
Weathering the Storm: 10 Things You May Not Know About Manny and Jan
When Manny and Jan came into a New Jersey Red Cross shelter days after Sandy hit, it was their 38th wedding anniversary. They had tried to wait out the storm …
St. Louis Chapter Reconnects Brothers Separated 12 Years
Working with the Restoring Family Links team, I’m privy to some pretty incredible stories — stories of hope and love persevering against all odds to bring families and loved ones …
The Past Catches Up
It really is a small world, and here’s a story that demonstrates. So here we go: Elementary school students in WI made goody bags to support service members. Red Cross …
From the Archives…Life Boats and Lifesaving
In November 1942, at Daytona Beach, Florida, selected members of the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) stationed at the 2ndTrainingCenter were appointed to the Life Guard Corps to guard the …