“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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Hurricane Ian: 10-Year-Old Olivia Celebrates Her Birthday in a Red Cross Shelter
It was a quiet morning for the Pullen–Fazchas family of four — mom Shelby, dad Frank, and daughters Olivia and Emily — staying at the Red Cross shelter in St. …
Red Cross Volunteers Share their Pets to Help Service Members, Veterans and their Families
Across the country and around the globe, American Red Cross therapy dogs use their time and talent to serve the community in unique ways. They comfort disaster survivors who may …
How One Wife and Husband Volunteer Duo are Providing Military Patients Comfort and Care
Each week, service members, contractors or military families living overseas who need more comprehensive medical care than their duty station or remote operational location can provide, arrive at the Andrews …
90 Years Strong and Still Serving
Norma Smith vividly remembers the last time she saw her brother. She was nine; he was a 20-year-old heading overseas to serve as a bombardier and navigator in the Air …
Q + A with Award-Winning Humanitarian Communicator, Jenelle Eli
American Red Crosser Jenelle Eli is a humanitarian, crisis communicator, refugee advocate, and most recently, named to the class of 2022 PRNEWS Top Women in the Industry Innovators category. Between …
It All Started With A Television Ad: Meet Bernita Gallego Barfield
A television ad made all the difference for Bernita Gallego Barfield. It was the summer of 1967 and the U.S. had significantly increased its military presence in Southeast Asia because …
A Day in the Life of a Deployed Services to Armed Forces Team Member in Eastern Europe
Lorie Warchol, who is normally based in Louisiana, is now one of 50 American Red Cross workers who have deployed to bases in Europe to support U.S. troops since the …
Oak Fire Response: Stories & Reflections of the People Impacted
For more than two weeks, American Red Cross disaster workers have been working around the clock with local response officials to help people affected by the Oak Fire in Mariposa …
Five Preparedness Tips for People with Disabilities
Preparing for emergencies can look a little different for people who have or are caring for those with visible or non-visible disabilities. If you’re looking for tips on how you …