Two Cats Find a New Home American Red Cross disaster responders are humanitarians, but their compassion isn’t limited to humans. Volunteer Shanda Scott was assessing the damage to homes in the North Springfield neighborhood of Panama …
Month: October 2018
Cartoonists Draw Blood: A Treat for Patients in Need
This October the Cartoonists Draw Blood have partnered with the American Red Cross again to host a blood drive in Washington, D.C. The organization, founded in 2013, has found a …
Red Cross Helps Family of Seven in Georgia after Hurricane Michael
In early October 2018, the Summers Family packed up their life in Lancaster, OH, and moved to Georgia—to make a fresh start. Lloyd Summers had landed a job near Thomasville, …
‘We’re Still on Our Honeymoon’: Follow this Couple’s Volunteer Journey to Hurricane Florence
After Hurricane Florence made landfall in the Carolinas on September 14, thousands of Red Cross disaster workers and volunteers left their family and friends to help those affected. Two of …
Hosting Blood Drives to Help Hospital Patients
The season of giving is just around the corner, but for patients who depend on lifesaving blood donations, it is vital that people roll up a sleeve and give blood …
How Disasters Affect the Blood Supply for Patients in Need
When people hear there is a need for blood following a disaster, many think of disaster victims and serious injuries. Yet, hurricanes like that we recently experienced with Hurricane Michael …
Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet Celena Roldan
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re highlighting Hispanic men and women who play a pivotal role in helping the American Red Cross accomplish its humanitarian mission every day. This week, we’d …
Hurricane Michael: Your Top Questions Answered
Hurricane Michael, noted as one of the strongest storms to hit the U.S. since 1969, made landfall off the coast of Northern Florida on Wednesday, October 10. Since then, people …
Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet Mariana Arredondo
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re highlighting Hispanic men and women who play a pivotal role in helping the American Red Cross accomplish its humanitarian mission every day. This week, we’d …
Disaster Mental Health: Supporting Communities in Their Time of Need
Disasters can cause significant stress to people of all ages. That’s why we provide emotional support to those affected by disasters big and small. We believe that everyone is entitled …