In early August, the deadliest wildfire in U.S. history tore through the Hawaiian island of Maui. In the wake of the devastation, the American Red Cross, along with our partners, …
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National Youth Council Member Cissy Wang Shares Her Experience at the Inter-American Conference in the Bahamas
As a young leader, I had the privilege to attend the XXII Red Cross Inter-American Conference as the American Red Cross’ Youth Delegate. It was truly an opportunity of a lifetime to …
People — not mosquitoes — need blood: Partnering to bolster the nation’s blood supply
Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood — and the American Red Cross works tirelessly to provide 40% of the nation’s blood supply. Each day, we must collect …
Pup-paredness is a Family Effort
Pet preparedness is important to me because my dog Oakley came into my life during the Oak Fire in Mariposa. Unfortunately, the emergency conditions her owners found themselves in meant …
10 Reasons Why You Should Download the Red Cross First Aid App
If your friend got a minor cut or suddenly collapsed, would you know what to do? Emergencies can strike when you least expect them and having the right information and …
What Pride Month Means to Service to the Armed Forces Program Manager Riley Swanson
“… Being an authentic human at the end of the day means you can excel in all areas of your life. It is better than being inauthentic.” Working for an …
Longtime Red Cross Partner United Airlines Transports Red Cross Supplies to Guam
On Wednesday, May 24, Super Typhoon Mawar slammed into the U.S. island territory of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands with intense 140 mph winds, flooding rain …
Longtime Donor State Farm Gets in the Game to Support the American Red Cross
State Farm, a longtime member of the American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP), is stepping up its Red Cross support in a unique way — by choosing the …
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Meet Alex Pham
This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re highlighting volunteers who play an important role in helping the American Red Cross fulfill its humanitarian mission every day. They come …
How One Red Cross Volunteer Overcame Her Fear of Donating Blood
I became a first-time blood donor, thanks to the American Red Cross and its incredible volunteers. – Ava Arteaga Shortly after joining the Red Cross as a volunteer, I realized …