I continue to be surprised and usually amused by the different impressions that people have of the Red Cross.
Tag: service
A Big Birthday in Theater
We finished decorating, and then went on a covert operation in our Red Cross van to secure a birthday cake.
Wait, Are We in Danger?
I had probably been asleep for two hours or so when I heard a large drilling noise.
A Deeper Glance into Casework
Today I saw my work come to life, and it will be something that I remember for a long time.
Happenings in Balad
The area around base is actually full of farmland. And sunflowers! Driving down a little further, I saw an Iraqi woman in a rather bright cover (neon color, I think) who was just staring in at the base.
How I got here is a good story, what we do here is a better one
Dispatch from Balad: No matter the location, the Red Cross always seems to enlist the help of volunteers, Balad notwithstanding.
Change of Address
From now until Dec. 10, you can send holiday cards to American service members, their families and veterans all over the world.
Honoring Our Volunteers
At the Red Cross, volunteers are the steam that keeps our humanitarian service engine running. From our Hometown Heroes programs carried out by the chapters, to our most prestigious national volunteer awards, we try to recognize their efforts and immeasurable contribution to our work.