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Holiday Gifts That Give Back

by Sarah Layton December 14, 2016

Have you exhausted your creative resources to find the perfect gift for your parent? Stumped on what to get your niece that you only see twice a year? We can …

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Disaster

Around the Web: Digital Disaster Relief Innovations

by Sarah Layton December 2, 2016

Providing disaster relief via social media is something our team does often – from offering preparedness tips on Twitter to publishing shelter locations on Facebook. So when we see articles …

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Preparedness

I Thought I Was Prepared for Emergencies. Then I Had a Baby.

by Sarah Layton November 17, 2016

My husband and I had a plan for escaping a home fire, should disaster strike. We even had a meeting place outside – our car, which is parked away from …

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These People Found a Different Way to Help After Hurricane Matthew

by Sarah Layton October 13, 2016July 27, 2018

We Have an Urgent Need for Blood and Platelet Donors We are thankful for those who found an alternative way to help after Hurricane Matthew: becoming a Red Cross blood …

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Clara Barton, History

Clara Barton Started the Red Cross. But What Came Before?

by Sarah Layton October 6, 2016October 25, 2021

Thomas Edison and the light bulb. The Wright brothers and flying. Clara Barton and the American Red Cross. We know the stories, and we happily live in the epilogue. But …

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New Blog Design, New Content Ideas!

by Sarah Layton September 27, 2016September 28, 2016

We are excited to unveil a new look to our blog space. With this re-design, we took a quick look back to review where we’ve come from (see screenshot below!), …

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Disaster

The Unique Role of Non-Profit Partners in Louisiana Flood Relief

by Sarah Layton September 2, 2016September 8, 2016

Large disasters like the historic flooding in Louisiana create more needs than any one organization can meet. We are working closely with the entire community – federal, state, county and …

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From the Front Lines: Mobilizing Red Crossers for Louisiana Floods

by Sarah Layton August 18, 2016

It’s been a busy week at the Red Cross, and we’re not even close to wrapping up our effort to serve the people of Louisiana. Haven’t heard what’s going on? No …

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Health & Safety

How to Deal With the Dog Days of Summer

by Sarah Layton August 10, 2016August 9, 2016

Drink more water than usual. “Done.” -Pippa Avoid too much direct sunshine. Pippa demos how you might feel, should you not follow this tip. Take frequent breaks if you must …

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Health & Safety

How I Avoid Accidentally Leaving My Baby in a Hot Car

by Sarah Layton August 2, 2016August 3, 2016

It’s 95 degrees in Washington at the time of writing. I myself don’t want to step outside, let alone tote my 7-month-old baby around. My wiggly little guy absolutely hates …

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