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Month: January 2017

Health & Safety

Checklist for Moving into a New Home

by Sarah Layton January 26, 2017January 26, 2017

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 …

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After a Disaster: What Happens Next?

by Sarah Layton January 23, 2017January 23, 2017

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 …

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Disaster

How to Volunteer: Install Smoke Alarms with Red Cross

by Elaine Bussjaeger January 17, 2017January 17, 2017

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 …

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Blood

One Father’s Story: Your Blood Donations Gave My Son More Time

by American Red Cross January 16, 2017January 16, 2017

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 …

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Blood, Military Support

Two Heartwarming Stories Every Family Should Read

by Sarah Layton January 13, 2017January 17, 2017

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. …

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Blood

What’s In, What’s Out for 2017

by American Red Cross January 6, 2017January 6, 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 …

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Health & Safety

Resolve to Be Prepared: 3 Apps to Download Now

by Elaine Bussjaeger January 3, 2017January 4, 2017

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 …

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