Written by Maggie Buckenmayer Nearly 314,000 Red Cross volunteers are embedded in communities across the country. It isn’t hyperbole to say we couldn’t operate without them, as volunteers carry out 94 …
Topics: Volunteers
Mother-Daughter Duo Teach Kids the Importance of Preparedness
We’re in the business of preparing the nation for disasters and emergencies, and it’s always a thrill to hear how our training makes a difference. That’s why, during National Preparedness …
Sully Film Features Red Cross Volunteers
Who remembers the plane that had an emergency landing on the Hudson River in 2009? Now, do you happen to remember what most of the survivors and crew were wrapped …
Red Cross Offers Disaster Spiritual Care to Flood Survivors in Louisiana
For the past 17 years, Tim Serban has served as a volunteer with the American Red Cross. Yet, he doesn’t deliver food, water nor even relief supplies like thousands of …
Ryan Yamane: Telling the Stories of Wildfire Survivors
Post written by Red Cross mental health worker Ryan Yamane. Ryan also currently represents the 37th State House District in the Hawaii House of Representatives. On June 27, I turned on the …
What Kind of Volunteer Are You?
Looking for a unique way to give back? Explore a few options you might not have known about at the Red Cross. Share your result in the comments!
This Volunteer Left a Promising Career to Help Save Lives
A version of this post originally appeared on the Western New York chapter‘s blog. By Grace Carnall, Communications Intern You’ve heard money doesn’t equal happiness. But have you taken the risk to …
Reaching Out to Orlando
A few hours after watching the horrific events unfold this past Sunday, the Greater New York Red Cross Regional CEO Josh Lockwood boarded a plane for Orlando to support the …
How This 92-Year-Old Red Cross Volunteer Helps Servicemembers
Mrs. Lina Czubas has been a Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces volunteer for 60 years. She’s still serving at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at 92! Can …
Giving Back Gives Friendships
A version of this post originally appeared on Gold Country News and Notes. Jess Chairez and Marcus Heningburg met through the Red Cross. They drive the emergency response vehicle together, …