“We work as a team, and everyone jumps in to help.” From Michigan to Florida, Red Cross volunteer Kimberly McKenzie traveled on her third deployment to help people affected by …
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‘Don’t Give Up’: Advice from Top 75 Mile Challenge Fundraisers
Across the country, people have signed up to walk or run 75 miles this July, while fundraising on Facebook to help us support families and communities impacted by disasters both …
Red Cross Giving Day: Four Ways You Can Make an Impact
The fifth annual Red Cross Giving Day is only two days away! On Wednesday, March 27, we’re asking you to join us in helping families who have lost everything to …
Camp Fire: Conflicting Emotions Are Normal After A Disaster
This originally appeared on the Red Cross Capital Crosswords blog. Photos by Carl Manning. After the Camp Fire swept through his hometown of Magalia, California, Ken Kupstas wasn’t sure what …
Need a Valentine’s Day Idea? Red Cross Cards to Share on Social Media
Since Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, we’ve created some special cards for you to share on social media. This year we tapped into our archives for valentine inspiration. …
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 …
The Red Cross, Disability Integration and Disasters
Editor’s Note: You may recognize Pat and Beau from an earlier Hurricane Harvey story about how the Red Cross works to find safe spaces for pets after disasters. They’re back …
Pets are an Important Part of Harvey Recovery
Story by Jennifer McGrath, American Red Cross With just a couple of inches of water in his house, Pat Brady thought he could ride out Hurricane Harvey at his Houston …
Your Top Questions Concerning Our Hurricane Harvey Response
This post was updated on Sept. 22, 2017 Since Hurricane Harvey made landfall on the Texas Gulf Coast on August 25, we have seen an outpouring of generosity and support. …
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 …