Earlier this month the American Red Cross launched a brand new preparedness app called Monster Guard, the goal of which is to help children between the ages of 7 and …
Author: Erin Ferris
Thunder and Frightening
Schools across the country are back in session, and with the first weeks of class come first fire and severe weather drills. (Some scheduled, some not…during my kids’ first week …
Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise: Back to School for College Students
During the elementary, middle, and high school years, much of the responsibility for students’ health and safety belongs to teachers, administrators, and school nurses. Staff members know CPR, basic first …
Sometimes Simpler is Better
Last summer I spent a good 90 minutes crafting and giving a demonstration – using 10 pints of water, red food coloring, matchbox cards, and a Red Cross testing facility …
Make Someone’s Day Lucky
Last weekend my husband, son, and dad played in a disc golf tournament at a nearby county park. My daughter and I wanted to watch them throw a few discs …
Thank You, Volunteers, for Time Alone with My Thoughts
For the most part, I spend my days on the go with nary a free minute to stop and think, at least not about anything except what I’m doing at …
My Everyday Heroes
On March 1st, President Barack Obama proclaimed March as Red Cross Month across the United States. The annual Presidential Proclamation, which President Franklin D. Roosevelt began in 1943, highlights the …
Be Your Own Valentine
The American Red Cross aims to help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies in a variety of ways. Dedicated employees and volunteers meet the basic needs – shelter, …
Youth Preparedness Week
The mission of the American Red Cross is to help people prevent, prepare, and respond to emergencies. A natural assumption is that the organization focuses on helping adults become better …
No Waiting at Register Red Cross!
A little over two weeks ago, a post on this blog outlined six ways to tackle holiday shopping for your loved ones while simultaneously supporting the mission of the American …