“Pablo Picasso said, ‘Art brushes away from our soul, the dust of everyday life.’” – Dr. Inge Guen Meet Dr. Inge Guen, a clinical psychologist and leader of the Creative …
Topics: Military Support
Knitting Together for a Cause
Originally published on the American Red Cross Illinois Region’s blog. Winter hats and mittens. These are necessary items during the cold weather months that can sometimes be taken for granted. …
Own Your Resilience During Month of the Military Child: Meet Kelsey Smith, SAF Senior Regional Specialist
April marks the Month of the Military Child, a time to honor and celebrate the military community’s youngest members that emulate resilience every day–children. It’s also a time that Kelsey …
How the Red Cross Supported U.S. Military Troops Serving in the Spanish American War
More than 100 years ago on February 15, the USS Maine exploded in Cuba’s Havana Harbor. The explosion, resulting in over 200 deaths, served as a catalyst for the Spanish …
Veterans Day: Honoring Red Crossers for their Service to our Country and Mission
This Veterans Day, we recognize the incredible sacrifices active-duty service members, veterans and their families make for our country. We honor them today and every day as they continue to …
Military Spouses, the ‘Pillars’ of Service: Meet Leeashaa Ramoutar
When military families were called to facilitate the evacuation of families and individuals from Afghanistan, Leeashaa Ramoutar swung into full gear. Originally from the U.S. but stationed in Germany with …
“This little girl’s story touched my heart”: One Red Crosser’s Story on Helping Afghan Evacuees
“Helping people in need is so important to the work we do at the Red Cross,” said Mikaela Khvang, a volunteer who just returned from a Red Cross deployment assisting Afghan evacuees at the …
Five Common Myths About Caregiving – Debunked!
More than one in five Americans care for someone who is injured, ailing or aging. They are caregivers and might not even know it. In a recent Facebook and LinkedIn …
How the Red Cross Helped Veterans and Military Families Recover After Tennessee Tornadoes
In March, deadly tornadoes ripped through Tennessee, devastating many who lived in Nashville and surrounding areas. Sadly, military and veteran families were among those who were hit the hardest. After …
How Red Cross Donut Dollies Supported U.S. Troops During Wartime
It’s National Donut Day! Here at the Red Cross, our favorite donuts are our “Donut Dollies.” Today, we love them all and want to honor them. You might be wondering, …