We’ve often talked about our 3 steps to preparedness: Get a Kit, Make a Plan, and Be Informed. These steps go a long way towards keeping you and your family safe, but there’s another step that you can take to help keep your entire community safe: Give Blood.
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Little Nicholas Turner was not expecting the celebration waiting for him at the Red Cross Jackson office where his mother went for assistance following a house fire.
Winter Weather Forecast Across the Country
Severe winter weather is expected in many areas of the U.S. this week. Red Cross chapters are prepared to respond, providing shelter, food, and other assistance as needed.
A Mattress Saves The Day?
On New Year’s Eve, tornadoes touched down in areas of Mississippi and Arkansas, wreaking havoc and ushering in the new year with destroyed houses and lost lives. One resident of Attala County, MS escaped with her life thanks to her bed mattress.
What We’re Reading
Interesting stories across the web. “Blizzard Safety Tips”, “Blood Ties”, “Long-lost siblings”, “Ten Things I Didn’t Know About The Red Cross”
Thank You
This holiday season, we thank our generous donors, amazing volunteers, and all of the thoughtful people across the country who sent in cards for our Holiday Mail for Heroes program. …
Happy Winter Solstice
Today marks the first official day of winter, the shortest day and longest night of the year. Whether you like snow or not, there’s a lot of it in the …
Christmas and All Other Holidays at the Red Cross
We’ve been seeing a lot of comments about the story in the Daily Mail about the British Red Cross’ alleged ban on Christmas. This story is erroneous – you can …
What We’re Reading
A volunteer and friend remembered [Northeast Mississippi Chapter] “It made me feel safe and secure…”[Heartland Regional Grouping Blog] Service Learning with Holiday Mail for Heroes [UTES Social Studies] Holiday Mail …
Happy Birthday, Holley!
High School senior Holley Cunningham turns 18 today. As she has since her ninth birthday, she threw herself a birthday project instead of a party. Because it is her last birthday before going away to college, she added a special element to her annual plan — instill in other teenagers the spirit of giving. Thus, the birth of Leave a Legacy of Service: Give, Love, Serve.