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A couple weeks ago, our colleagues at the International Committee of the Red Cross shared a powerful short film, featuring a man who worked in South Yemen named Hussein Saleh. …
Holiday House Fires – Are You Prepared?
As we celebrated Christmas this week, I kept one eye on the candles that were lit around the house and worried every time I heard sirens rushing by my neighborhood …
A Volunteer Story – Helping in the Wake of Sandy
Editor’s note: This post is written by Cassie Alexander, a Red Cross volunteer who is also a registered nurse. She recounts her experience during Sandy. The post is cross-posted with …
Our Biggest Disaster Responses of 2012
This year, we handled several large scale disasters, while at the same time continuing to respond to hundreds of house fires every single day. This infographic helps give an idea …
Resiliency in the Aftermath of a Shooting
The news about the shooting in Sandy Hook hit me like a sack of bricks when I found out last Friday. My colleagues got to work quickly to find out …
A Walk through Brooklyn – A Realization of New York’s Resiliency
This blog post was written by Eric Kilz, a Red Crosser deployed to help with Sandy relief efforts in New York. Breezy Point, a quiet picturesque neighborhood located on a …
Instagram Update: Blood Donors Saving the Day!
Catching up with blood donors who gave blood today on Twitter and Instagram – a big THANK YOU and virtual cookie for all those who gave!
Holiday Mail Crafting
We’ve seen some great pics of holiday cards being made for our Holiday Mail for Heroes program – keep it up and thanks to everyone sending in cards for our …
International Focus: Growing Concerns in Gaza and Israel
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) posted a piece on their blog about the conflict in Gaza and Israel that is worth a read. The ICRC is an …