On May 21, 1881, Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross. Since that day, we’ve worked to embody Clara’s passion and dedication for helping people in their darkest hour in …
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Red Cross Helps Connect Puerto Ricans to Loved Ones
Written by Julie Bradley, a volunteer from the Red Cross Grand Canyon chapter. Since 2010, Julie has deployed around the U.S. and the globe to establish IT/telecommunications capacity for humanitarians …
Harvey Response: Inside Our Red Cross Shelters in Texas
Harvey’s aftermath is devastating. Hundreds of thousands of people have been affected by what is being called the worst flooding disaster in U.S. history. As rain continues to fall, thousands …
8 Tips to Remember When Traveling Abroad
Did you know that July is the most popular month for Americans to travel internationally? If past years are any indication, millions of U.S. citizens will set off on a …
Midwest & Southern Plains Disasters: Where to Get & Give Help
After a weekend of severe weather, Red Cross teams across the country are responding to local communities in need. From a blizzard in Kansas to tornadoes in Texas and flooding …
A History of Service: The American Red Cross During World War I
When the United States officially entered the Great War on April 6, 1917, it had been raging in Europe since the summer of 1914. Bound by its government charter to …
Communities Come Together in the Face of Devastating Fires
Red Cross worker, Jordan Scott, does some coloring with 8 year old April Vazquez, at the Red Cross shelter in Kelseyville, CA. April and her family evacuated their home due …
National Volunteer Week – Share Your Story!
April 12 – 18 is National Volunteer Week, a time to recognize and celebrate the selfless efforts of those who give so much in support of others. For well over …
Students Become Teachers with the Pillowcase Project
According to a recent poll conducted informally among several adult friends, approximately zero percent had their act together and knew what they would do in the event of an emergency. …
Our Home Fires Preparedness Campaign is expanding…to Kenya
By Abi Weaver, Global Technology Project Director, American Red Cross Last weekend, volunteers in Omaha walked door-to-door, helping families install and test smoke alarms as part of the American Red …