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Our President and CEO Gail McGovern and the Business Roundtable’s Michael T. Dan co-authored a Huffington Post article to mark the 5th anniversary since Hurricane Katrina and to explain how corporations and nonprofits partner together for preparedness.
Hurricane Alex Updates
>> Find all the information about Red Cross response activity for Alex on the Disaster Online Newsroom.
Billy Bob Thornton for Nashville
A PSA for Nashville flood relief narrated by Billy Bob Thornton. Written/Produced by Zac Adams. Edited by Bill Cornelius. Music by Cody Westheimer.
Tweets of the Day
NBCNewsCrew It warms my heart to see @RedCross put smiles on faces of those who have experienced so much sadness. http://twitpic.com/1iwkd2 formerlycayless Just worked with the Red Cross emergency call …
Where did charity come from?
A new entry on MetaFilter offers various links searching for the origin of altruism. A new study suggests that humanity’s sense of fair play and kindness towards strangers is determined …
National Grammar Day: The Role of Language in Red Cross Work
Happy National Grammar Day! If you’re a grammar nerd and have bi or multi-lingual skills, please contact your local chapter and offer to help out.
Haiti: Update from Port-au-Prince
A short time after the earthquake yesterday our International team in Washington DC was able to make contact with the head of our Haiti delegation via Skype.
Earthquake in Haiti
Our thoughts and support are with Haiti. We have pledged an initial $2oo,ooo and are accepting donations to the International Response Fund.