This Pride Month, we’re celebrating our employees and volunteers who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. Each and every day they work to carry out our humanitarian mission in communities …
Topics: Red Cross Life
The Importance of Juneteenth for One Red Crosser
Our nation is heartbroken by the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd’s death, captured on video, was the catalyst that reignited a movement promoting racial justice and …
From Youth Volunteer to Red Cross Employee: Meet Hanna Malak
Originally published on redcrossyouth.org. “I drank the Red Cross Kool-Aid and will be a Red Crosser for life.” Meet Hanna Malak, Regional Donor Services Executive in Rochester, New York. Hanna started out …
Some of Our Favorite Red Cross Stories from 2019
With 2019 coming to a close, we’d like to share some of our favorite stories from the year that highlight our services, the dedication of our volunteers and employees, the …
One Woman’s 50-Year Journey with the Red Cross
In the late 1960s, the Vietnam War was an unavoidable headline. At that time, a young woman by the name of Sue Wieting was teaching at a school near Quantico, …
Serving Our Diverse Communities as a Disaster Spiritual Care Volunteer
Originally published on the American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast Region blog. Fernando Fernandez knows first-hand what a difference a friendly face and a helping hand can make to those …
Why One Veteran Continues to Serve Her Country with the Red Cross
We love working with veterans who share our commitment to service and possess the leadership abilities to support our humanitarian organization. That’s why we sat down with Donna Colon, an …
Disability Employment Awareness Month: Meet Michael Wojcik
Michael Wojcik is Chief Development Officer for the American Red Cross of Massachusetts. He is a 16-year veteran of the organization. Michael is also legally blind. During Disability Employment Awareness …
Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet Rosemarie Valdez
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re highlighting Hispanic men and women who play a pivotal role in helping the American Red Cross fulfill its humanitarian mission in communities every day. This …
Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet AJ Suero
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re highlighting Hispanic men and women who play a pivotal role in helping the American Red Cross fulfill its humanitarian mission in communities every day. This …