Voluntary service is the heart of the Red Cross, and many volunteers began their service during armed conflict. As we celebrate National Volunteer Month, we pay tribute to the Red …
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When Help Can’t Wait: Comforting Families in Need During a Pandemic
It’s been nearly a year since the pandemic started impacting individuals across the world, and the Red Cross continues to provide support and assistance to those coping with these difficult …
‘Our Teams Are Orchestras’: Get to Know Red Cross Chief Diversity Officer, Adrienne Alberts
Nearly six weeks in, Adrienne Alberts returns to the Red Cross with style and grace as our new Chief Diversity Officer. When you first meet Adrienne, she is a ball …
Gerald Thomas: “If I can make that level of transformative change in other countries, I can do that here.”
For Black History Month, we are honoring Black men and women whose contributions are essential to our humanitarian mission. This week, we are highlighting Gerald Thomas, the Chief Executive Officer …
Shonette Sneed: “Everyone has a story and that’s what keeps me motivated.”
For Black History Month, we are honoring Black men and women whose contributions are essential to our humanitarian mission. This week, meet Shonette Sneed, a Regional Donor Services Executive in …
Still need a New Year’s resolution? Resolve to volunteer.
What’s on your New Year’s resolution list? A new year is an opportunity to start with a fresh slate; to tackle unachieved goals, new experiences and life-changing decisions. Kicking off …
“If it wasn’t for the smoke alarms, my son would’ve never got out.”
Originally published on the Red Cross Western and Central New York blog. “The fire was very devastating. We lost pretty much everything,” Margaret Phillips said of the fire that ripped …
My Daughter’s Need for Emergency Blood Products Inspired Me to Help
After serving people in need every day as a firefighter for 35 years, I wasn’t accustomed to receiving help. So, I couldn’t be more grateful to the blood donors that …
Give Now to Help Meet Emergency Need for Blood and Platelet Donations
Every day, blood and platelet donors across the country are needed to help save lives. And this winter is no exception. Unfortunately, the Red Cross collected 27,000 fewer blood and …
The Smith Family: Hope after a House Fire
Originally appeared on redcross.org. The Smith family’s residence, located on the second floor of an apartment complex in Lawrenceville, felt like a warm, loving Georgia home. Holiday stockings had already …