Our fearless founder Clara Barton had an incredible heart for people, working tirelessly to help those affected by conflict and disasters. After her death, people have continued to encounter her …
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Drop, Cover, and Hold On & Other Easy Ways You Can Be Earthquake Ready
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Red Cross Volunteer and His Service Dog Offer More Than Relief Services to Hurricane Survivors
When 55-year-old Mark Niewald signed up last May to serve as a volunteer with the American Red Cross, his initial thought was to work as a registrar for blood donations. …
These People Found a Different Way to Help After Hurricane Matthew
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Hurricane Matthew: an Inside Look
Before the first drops of rain touched ground, the American Red Cross was mobilizing a response effort for Hurricane Matthew, which has impacted five states along the Southeast coast as well …
Clara Barton Started the Red Cross. But What Came Before?
Thomas Edison and the light bulb. The Wright brothers and flying. Clara Barton and the American Red Cross. We know the stories, and we happily live in the epilogue. But …