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Month: December 2017

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International

How Red Cross Teams Around the Globe Use Social Media for Good

by Beth Pullias December 28, 20173 Comments on How Red Cross Teams Around the Globe Use Social Media for Good

Social media has become an integral part of people’s lives and many expect to find the latest  information on social channels after a disaster happens. Red Cross and Red Crescent …

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Disaster, International

Natural Disasters of 2017 in Photos

by American Red Cross December 26, 2017December 28, 20171 Comment on Natural Disasters of 2017 in Photos

This year we witnessed a number of devastating, record-breaking natural disasters sweep across the United States and the world. With each event, the Red Cross and its partners worked tirelessly …

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Health & Safety, Holiday

Four Tips for Throwing a Holiday Party Without Power

by Beth Pullias December 21, 2017December 28, 2017Leave a Comment on Four Tips for Throwing a Holiday Party Without Power

For the last two years, my husband and I have hosted a small holiday party at our home. We make chili, provide all the toppings and serve appetizers. My friends …

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Disaster, Volunteers

WWII Red Cross Volunteer Evacuated to San Diego Wildfire Shelter

by American Red Cross December 18, 2017December 18, 2017Leave a Comment on WWII Red Cross Volunteer Evacuated to San Diego Wildfire Shelter

Written by Amy Laurel Hegy, American Red Cross volunteer, and originally appeared on RedCross.org As a young woman during World War II, Esme Griffiths gave her heart to the British Red …

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Disaster

Safe from the Flames

by American Red Cross December 13, 20171 Comment on Safe from the Flames

Written by Ashley Henyan, Digital Communications Manager at the American Red Cross, Los Angeles region, and originally appeared on Red Cross LA Talks. Photos by Debi Moraza. During the week of …

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History, Military Support, Volunteers

Former Donut Dollie Celebrates 105th Birthday

by American Red Cross December 7, 20173 Comments on Former Donut Dollie Celebrates 105th Birthday

Story by Peter Macias, Director of Communications for Service to the Armed Forces Birthday celebrations are special. Each year these celebrations help us recognize our impact and special place in …

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Disaster

Compassion After a Home Fire: These Are the Moments That Matter

by American Red Cross December 5, 2017December 5, 20172 Comments on Compassion After a Home Fire: These Are the Moments That Matter

Story and photo by Cindy Huge, an American Red Cross Public Affairs volunteer A neighbor asked me where I was going at 10:30 p.m. My answer was “to help several …

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