Originally appeared on the Red Cross Gold Country Region blog. It might seem that Joe Avila doesn’t have a lot to be grateful for, after losing everything he owned — …
Topics: Disaster
2018: A Year of Record-breaking Disasters – How Your Donations Helped
This year, we experienced a number of record-breaking disasters across the country ranging from deadly hurricanes to volcanic eruptions. With each disaster, we were there every step of the way, …
Camp Fire: Conflicting Emotions Are Normal After A Disaster
This originally appeared on the Red Cross Capital Crosswords blog. Photos by Carl Manning. After the Camp Fire swept through his hometown of Magalia, California, Ken Kupstas wasn’t sure what …
Four Ways to Give Back on Giving Tuesday
Looking for ways to give back this Giving Tuesday? Here are four simple ways you can give with meaning to bring comfort and hope to those who need it most. …
Native American Heritage Month: Meet Abbra Firman
This Native American Heritage Month, we’re highlighting those who play a pivotal role in helping the American Red Cross accomplish its humanitarian mission every day in tribal communities across the …
California Wildfires: Your Top Questions Answered
The Camp, Woolsey and Hill Fires have devastated thousands of acres in parts of northern and southern California, and they’re still raging. To date, they’ve forced tens of thousands of …
A Red Crosser Shares Her Experience After Super Typhoon Yutu
Hafa Adai (Hello) from Saipan. It’s been 15 days since Super Typhoon Yutu sprung up out of the Pacific Ocean, and 12 days since the winds roared across the islands …
Native American Heritage Month: Meet Chele Rider
This Native American Heritage Month, we’re highlighting those who play a pivotal role in helping the American Red Cross accomplish its humanitarian mission every day in tribal communities across the …
Red Cross Volunteers Helping Pets After Hurricane Michael
Two Cats Find a New Home American Red Cross disaster responders are humanitarians, but their compassion isn’t limited to humans. Volunteer Shanda Scott was assessing the damage to homes in the North Springfield neighborhood of Panama …
Red Cross Helps Family of Seven in Georgia after Hurricane Michael
In early October 2018, the Summers Family packed up their life in Lancaster, OH, and moved to Georgia—to make a fresh start. Lloyd Summers had landed a job near Thomasville, …