Josh Sorbe from Washington D.C, is a busy communications professional, an accomplished athlete, and a fitness instructor. He also wants to be a blood donor, but as a gay man, …
When We Link Arms, We Rise: Meet Some of the Women Who Lead Like Clara Barton
“When I think of Clara Barton, I’m inspired by her persistence and lifelong service to others.” Sara Horein is one of our Tiffany Circle leaders, a network of women inspired …
Inspiring Stories of 2021
It’s hard to believe another year has come and is almost gone. As we continued to cope with the realities of the pandemic, Red Cross volunteers, staff, and community members …
A Unique Piece of History: Clara Barton’s Trunk Bed
Clara Barton’s inspiration for starting the American Red Cross was cultivated while caring for the sick and wounded on Civil War battlefields. As a unique artifact from her time, her …
“It Never Crossed My Mind It Would Happen To Us.” – A New England Family Shares Their Home Fire Story
Originally published on the American Red Cross Northern New England Region ‘s Blog. “Your emergency is not other people’s emergency.” More than a year after Amanda Smith lost her home …