The Camp, Woolsey and Hill Fires have devastated thousands of acres in parts of northern and southern California, and they’re still raging. To date, they’ve forced tens of thousands of …
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Easing the Hearts and Minds of Military Children
A version of this post, by Bill Fortune, originally appeared on the Colorado Red Cross’ blog. The excitement was everywhere. The conversations were lively. The laughter was contagious. The noise level elevated. …
Chilean Red Cross Provides Aid to Trapped Miners and their Families
Like many others today, we have been watching the rescue of the Chilean miners with bated breath, hopeful for a safe and smooth operation. Meanwhile, our Chilean Red Cross counterparts have been providing much-needed support for the miners and their families these last few months.
A Journey to a First Aid Training Session in Port-au-Prince
Just a couple of days before the start of hurricane season, I decided to go see one of the American Red Cross disaster preparedness programs in Port-au-Prince.
Earthquake in Haiti: Delegate Update
From a British Red Cross delegate in Haiti: We visited a camp this morning to assess sanitation needs and within minutes of arriving, several men came over and introduced themselves …