Like many who work in the Washington D.C. area and in other major cities around the country, I find commuting to be a bit challenging at times. In recent weeks I’ve contended …

Like many who work in the Washington D.C. area and in other major cities around the country, I find commuting to be a bit challenging at times. In recent weeks I’ve contended …
By Leigh-Anne Dennison, American Red Cross Communicator After moving into our own first house, I brought to a happy corner of our finished basement my ready-made backpack preparedness kit and a …
Written by Greta Gustafson, Media Relations Intern, American Red Cross During my last Thanksgiving at home my family’s tiny kitchen was filled with more than 20 people immersed in the …
Written by Greta Gustafson, Media Relations Intern, American Red Cross Halloween blends scary and fun together to create the ultimate holiday; candy, ghosts and ghouls, and staying up late are all pretty hard …
This post was written by Abi Weaver, Director of the Global Technology Project, American Red Cross. Earlier this year, we extended the American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign overseas. And …
Nobody likes a bully. They come in and seem to do whatever it takes to disrupt your life and make things difficult. In that respect, bullies and a disasters have …
My 7th grade academic year included, courtesy of a forward-thinking social studies teacher, a month-long unit on emergency preparedness. We researched different kinds of disasters, gave presentations on how to …
We asked kids in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade why they thought swim lessons and lifeguard training are important. Check out how the kids showed their support and enthusiasm for …
Post by Connie Harvey, Director of the Red Cross Centennial Initiative I’m so proud of the Red Cross for honoring the organization’s 100-year history of teaching lifesaving and water safety in …
With less than a month left of summer, many families are getting ready to take one final vacation. Staying in a hotel on vacation can bring a lot of added …