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The Importance of Juneteenth for One Red Crosser

by Maya Franklin, External Communications Manager, Red Cross Umoja Resource Group Social Media Manager June 18, 2020June 19, 2020

Our nation is heartbroken by the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd’s death, captured on video, was the catalyst that reignited a movement promoting racial justice and …

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Disaster

Four Ways to Give Back on Giving Tuesday

by American Red Cross November 26, 2018November 26, 2018

Looking for ways to give back this Giving Tuesday? Here are four simple ways you can give with meaning to bring comfort and hope to those who need it most. …

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Health & Safety, Holiday

Four Tips for Throwing a Holiday Party Without Power

by Beth Pullias December 21, 2017December 28, 2017

For the last two years, my husband and I have hosted a small holiday party at our home. We make chili, provide all the toppings and serve appetizers. My friends …

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Blood, Fun, Health & Safety

Holiday Gifts That Give Back

by Sarah Layton December 14, 2016

Have you exhausted your creative resources to find the perfect gift for your parent? Stumped on what to get your niece that you only see twice a year? We can …

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Take a Holiday Road Trip with the Red Cross this #GivingTuesday

by American Red Cross November 28, 2016December 9, 2016

We look forward to the holidays as a time of year to be with friends and family. As part of our Giving Tuesday tradition, we’d love to introduce you to …

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#GiveWithMeaning: 10 Days of Giving Back

by American Red Cross November 30, 2015December 7, 2015

We’ll be updating this blog post for the next 10 days leading up to Giving Tuesday. Follow Red Cross on Facebook and Twitter, as well as this post here! DAY …

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Twelve Days of Holiday Safety Tips

by Sarah Layton December 22, 2014

Editor’s note: Thanks to the San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter for this holiday safety information. Having a busy time getting ready for the holidays? While you are shopping, baking, gift wrapping, …

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Holiday

Where It’s Needed Most: Help for Home Fires in 2014

by Sarah Layton December 18, 2014

You know we’re approaching the end of the year when you spend the better part of the week watching year-in-review videos from our favorite social networks (what? Just me?). Not …

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Holiday

Holiday Quiz! Cooking and Decorating Fire Safety

by Sarah Layton December 16, 2014

‘Tis the season for stuffing your face with cookies and outdoing your neighbor’s holiday light show. (Or something like that.) While merriment and holiday fun is encouraged, do you know …

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Holiday

Holiday Sweater Alternatives: Symbolic Gift Ideas

by Sarah Layton December 12, 2014December 12, 2014

Looking for some fresh new giving ideas? Only finding weird Christmas sweaters left in the stores?  Whatever the case, the American Red Cross Holiday Gift Catalog has you covered:   …

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