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QUIZ: What Kind of Social Distancer Are You?

by American Red Cross April 15, 2020April 15, 2020

We all handle social distancing differently. More time at home can mean more time spent on your favorite hobby, starting a new project, and reaching out to friends and family. …

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Red Cross Month: Why Marilyn Vallejo Became a Red Cross Volunteer

by American Red Cross March 4, 2020March 4, 2020

March is Red Cross Month, and to celebrate, we are honoring the volunteers and services that keep our organization moving forward each day. Throughout the month, we’ll bring you inspirational …

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Disaster, Health & Safety

Five Things You Should Know on World Mental Health Day

by Karen Koski-Miller, American Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Senior Associate October 10, 2019October 10, 2019

Karen Koski-Miller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the Disaster Mental Health Senior Associate for the American Red Cross. In her role, she manages the Disaster Mental Health program …

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Disaster, Red Cross Life

Disaster Mental Health: Supporting Communities in Their Time of Need

by American Red Cross October 10, 2018October 10, 2018

Disasters can cause significant stress to people of all ages. That’s why we provide emotional support to those affected by disasters big and small. We believe that everyone is entitled …

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Shelter volunteers Paul "Paco" Garcia and Emma Tucker-Krug work to organize a meal table at a shelter in Columbia, South Carolina.
Disaster, Volunteers

Providing Shelter & Comfort: Three Volunteer Stories from Florence

by Robert Wallace, Disaster Public Affairs Volunteer September 17, 2018September 18, 2018

The American Red Cross is working around the clock to provide shelter and comfort for the residents of Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina who have been impacted by Florence. …

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Red Cross Workshops Help Service Members and Their Families Manage Stress

by American Red Cross June 21, 2018June 17, 2019

Martha Teater is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist based in Western North Carolina. Originally drawn to the Red Cross as a Disaster Mental Health volunteer following Hurricane Katrina, she …

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After a Disaster: What Happens Next?

by Sarah Layton January 23, 2017January 23, 2017

Over the weekend, many people across the South were huddled in basements, laundry rooms and anywhere else they could find to seek shelter from a nasty line of storms that …

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Helping Kids Cope with Disaster

by American Red Cross November 10, 2016January 6, 2017

A version of this post originally appeared on the Eastern North Carolina Region blog. Annamarie Gallagher has always wanted to serve with the American Red Cross, and when a disaster …

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Helping People Cope With the Worst Day of Their Lives

by American Red Cross August 12, 2016August 12, 2016

Imagine losing your home in a matter of minutes. What would you feel? How would you react? And how could you begin to recover? Listen to Christie Rodgers, senior associate …

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Disaster, Volunteers

Ryan Yamane: Telling the Stories of Wildfire Survivors

by American Red Cross August 5, 2016August 5, 2016

Post written by Red Cross mental health worker Ryan Yamane. Ryan also currently represents the 37th State House District in the Hawaii House of Representatives. On June 27, I turned on the …

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