Originally published on the American Red Cross Gold Country Region blog. “Horrible. Horrifying. Unimaginable.” These are the three words that Johnnie Brookwood used to describe the wildfire that drove her …
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When disasters happen, the American Red Cross is there to bring help and hope. This March, it was the people of my home state of Nebraska who needed the Red …
After Heroic Escape, Red Cross Shelter and Music Provide Comfort
Originally appeared on the Red Cross Gold Country Region blog. It might seem that Joe Avila doesn’t have a lot to be grateful for, after losing everything he owned — …
Red Cross Helps Family of Seven in Georgia after Hurricane Michael
In early October 2018, the Summers Family packed up their life in Lancaster, OH, and moved to Georgia—to make a fresh start. Lloyd Summers had landed a job near Thomasville, …
Providing Shelter & Comfort: Three Volunteer Stories from Florence
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. …
Red Cross Throws 50th Birthday Party for Shelter Resident
This originally appeared on the Red Cross Kentucky Region Blog. Photos by Kristen Perdue. When you walk into the Community Baptist Church in Henderson County, you’ll find seven people sitting in …
Indiana Couple says ‘I Do’ at Red Cross Shelter
This originally appeared on the Red Cross Kentucky Region Blog. Photos by Kristen Perdue. From the outside, an embrace is always seen, but the true emotion can be difficult to feel. …
From Allison to Harvey: Mission in Action
By MaryJane Mudd, Regional Communications Director, Texas Gulf Coast Region Dennis Hayes has a presence about him. Tall, soft spoken, yet direct, with silver hair and an engaging smile. This church deacon and volunteer American Red Cross shelter manager has a sense of …
Pets Evacuated From Louisiana Floods Find Refuge in This Special Shelter
Post by Jay Bonafede, American Red Cross John White had been measuring the slowly rising flood water in inches until he realized it wasn’t going to stop. “I put some …
The Making of a Shelter: Miss Becky and her “Angels”
Post and photo by Jay Bonafede, American Red Cross Johnnie B. Walker and her family were forced from their Denham Springs home when much of Louisiana was affected by massive flooding …