During this challenging time, making sure families have access to basic food and necessities is paramount. In Kentucky, the Red Cross Helping Hands food bank on base at Ft. Knox …
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SAF volunteer sews face masks to assist VA hospital
*Originally published on the American Red Cross Northeast Ohio Region blog.* Jennifer Blatnik is delighted to be using her quilt-making skills to fill a vital need in the face of …
Red Cross Month: Why Marilyn Vallejo Became a Red Cross Volunteer
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 …
Red Cross Gets Soldier Home in Time for the Birth of His Son
Originally posted on the Red Cross Minnesota Region blog. Late on January 25, Sergeant Cory Hicks was preparing for the next day of training in Virginia when he answered a …
Veteran comes full circle with the Red Cross
Originally published on the Red Cross Northwest Region blog. He’s not sure whether he would’ve ended up working for the Red Cross had an emergency communication not come while he …
Marty Knight: A Veteran Who Continues to Serve through Volunteering with the Red Cross
Originally published on the Chicago Red Cross Stories blog. Marty Knight has been a volunteer with the American Red Cross for the over 10 years. However, his experience with the …
Father and Son Team Serve Veterans this Holiday Season
Bill and his father William are a dynamic duo. This holiday season, they’ll be supporting their community in Eastern Pennsylvania with their local Veterans Food Basket Program. Their journey of …
Some of Our Favorite Red Cross Stories from 2019
With 2019 coming to a close, we’d like to share some of our favorite stories from the year that highlight our services, the dedication of our volunteers and employees, the …
One Woman’s 50-Year Journey with the Red Cross
In the late 1960s, the Vietnam War was an unavoidable headline. At that time, a young woman by the name of Sue Wieting was teaching at a school near Quantico, …
Why One Navy Veteran Became a Red Crosser for Life
When Tony Briggs joined the U.S. Navy, he didn’t know much about the American Red Cross or the services it provides. But during his 24 years in the military, he …