My family recently moved from the East Coast back to our home state in the Midwest. Being a Red Crosser, I had some tasks in mind as I set up …
Month: January 2017
After a Disaster: What Happens Next?
Over the weekend, many people across the South were huddled in basements, laundry rooms and anywhere else they could find to seek shelter from a nasty line of storms that …
How to Volunteer: Install Smoke Alarms with Red Cross
This month, Red Cross volunteers and our partners will install smoke alarms in communities across the United States. Many installations just happened this weekend in honor of the Dr. Martin …
One Father’s Story: Your Blood Donations Gave My Son More Time
Written by Jim Taylor, platelet donor and father of a patient helped by the Red Cross Emergency need When the American Red Cross says there is a shortage, they are not …
Two Heartwarming Stories Every Family Should Read
Our team has the privilege of reading stories of lives the American Red Cross community has touched. But stories with kids make us especially proud of the work we do. …
What’s In, What’s Out for 2017
Happy New Year – and Happy National Blood Donor Month! This January, the American Red Cross recognizes the lifesaving contributions of blood and platelet donors. While we aim to show …
Resolve to Be Prepared: 3 Apps to Download Now
With a new year comes new beginnings. When it comes to safety and preparedness, we’ve got you covered. Here are three apps to download now: 1. A must-have for everyone’s …