At two years old, my mother lost two sisters in a home fire. They were eight and four years old, and their names were Mary Sue and Gwen. The year …
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Juneteenth: A Historic Day Inspiring Me to Keep Learning
Juneteenth was a day I had never heard of before, until I moved to Texas while I was a teenager. I didn’t hear about it in history class but more …
How Tech is Shaping Mission Delivery: A Chat with Red Cross Chief Innovation Officer Sajit Joseph
It’s been 140 years since Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross, and the need to alleviate human suffering hasn’t changed. How we meet that need, however, is ever-evolving. In …
Southern California Volunteers Deliver Help and Hope After Large Apartment Fire
Originally published on the American Red Cross Southern California Region page. When a large apartment complex fire displaced 160 people from their homes, volunteers with the American Red Cross Southern …
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Meet Melody Chan
Our Red Cross volunteers come together during times of crisis and suffering to provide aid when it is needed most. They come from different backgrounds with traditions and cultures that …
How to Stop Severe Bleeding
Every year on Stop the Bleed Day, we take the time to educate communities about life-threatening bleeding and how they can help others in need before medical help arrives. There …
Collaborating to Bring Water Safety Skills & Lifeguard Opportunities to the Bahamas
May 15 is International Water Safety Day (#IWSD), a great time to shine a light on an exciting collaboration between the American Red Cross and Bahamas Red Cross to bring lifeguard training services to the Bahamas.
Home Fire Safety for the Entire Family with Pedro’s Fire Challenge on Amazon Alexa
Pedro the penguin loves to learn how to be prepared and take action during emergencies. He visits friends in different locations and learns how to help stay safe from hazards like home fires, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, and many …
Red Cross Women Paving the Way Throughout History
Voluntary service is the heart of the Red Cross, and many volunteers began their service during armed conflict. As we celebrate National Volunteer Month, we pay tribute to the Red …
Decades of Blood Donation Shows the Impact an Act of Kindness Can Have
Originally published on the American Red Cross Cascades Region blog. By lying on his back, savoring some quiet moments for two hours every other week, California resident Dennis Thompson has …