I always loved going to my Grampa’s house. When I was a baby, Grampa would relieve my mom by walking me to his house every day, just the two of …
Month: May 2014
A Quick Swimming Lesson
By: Connie Harvey, Director American Red Cross Aquatics Centennial Program If you watch people around a pool, most seem to be comfortable around the water. If you ask them about …
The Surf Report
A few fun, Red Cross related things we found on the Interwebs that we thought would be fun to share… 1) Red Cross Workers Help Save Ducklings 7News Boston WHDH-TV …
Wildfire Evacuation — What Would You Take?
We asked, and boy did we get an answer! In light of the multiple wildfires in Southern California and parts of the Southwest, we discovered through Facebook and Twitter what you would …
You Have 5 Minutes to Evacuate…
Imagine this scenario… You look outside your house and see this: Within two minutes, a firetruck is rolling down your street announcing a mandatory evacuation for the area and you …
Spotlight on National Nurses Week
Across the United States and even across the world, American Red Cross volunteer nurses are an integral and celebrated component of Red Cross operations. National Nurses Week is a perfect …
From the Archives: Clara Barton’s Office of Missing Soldiers
Just recently, the Red Cross history team toured the restored Clara Barton’s Office of Missing Soldiers at No. 9, 437½ 7th Street. The office is located in a former Washington, …
One Red Cross to Reunite Them All
For anyone that has ever traveled, you know each country offers something unique, something that makes it stand out from other places. Which is why people travel. It’s an awesome …
I’m a Military Mom!
By Dorry Gundy, Mother of Navy Lt. Shannon Rice I didn’t expect I would be the mother of a U.S. Navy officer. I’ve always had a deep respect for those …
14 #MilSpouse Truths
Happy Military Spouse Appreciation Day! If you’re a #MilSpouse, how many of these are true for you? 1. Your kids are tech wiz kids, after all the Skyping, Google Hangouts, …