Skip to content
red cross chat
  • About
  • Connect
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
  • Blog
Search
Donate Now
Donate Now

Tag: south carolina

Disaster

One South Carolina Family Shares Their Home Fire Story and Gratitude for Red Cross’ Help

by American Red Cross December 13, 2022December 13, 2022

In late October, Cody Lucas and his family experienced a devastating home fire. He recalls the moments of that night that changed his life. “We were all in the house. …

Read More "One South Carolina Family Shares Their Home Fire Story and Gratitude for Red Cross’ Help"
Gary Weinstein and Betty Blessing welcomed fellow Red Cross volunteer Pam Pampe to Atlanta Saturday, as she traveled to help with Hurricane Dorian relief efforts. 
Disaster, Volunteers

Red Cross Volunteer Travels to Georgia to Help with Hurricane Dorian Relief Efforts

by American Red Cross September 5, 2019September 5, 2019

Originally published on redcross.org.  American Red Cross disaster relief volunteer Pam Pampe has turned her experience surviving one of America’s worst hurricanes into a mission to help others — including …

Read More "Red Cross Volunteer Travels to Georgia to Help with Hurricane Dorian Relief Efforts"
Tramone Hester smiling and standing in his Red Cross vest.
Disaster

Hurricane Florence: Local South Carolina Volunteer Steps Up to Manage Shelter

by Kate Walters and Walt Palmer September 20, 2018September 20, 2018

This post was originally published on Palmetto Post.  This is Tramone Hester’s first time acting as a volunteer shelter manager for the American Red Cross, and he’s doing a tremendous …

Read More "Hurricane Florence: Local South Carolina Volunteer Steps Up to Manage Shelter"
Claudia Martinez sitting on a cot with her son wrapped in a blanket.
Disaster

Hurricane Florence: Your Top Questions Answered

by American Red Cross September 18, 2018October 5, 2018

Since Hurricane Florence made landfall off the coast of North Carolina on Friday, September 14, we have seen an outpouring of generosity and support from all over the country. Thousands …

Read More "Hurricane Florence: Your Top Questions Answered"
Shelter volunteers Paul "Paco" Garcia and Emma Tucker-Krug work to organize a meal table at a shelter in Columbia, South Carolina.
Disaster, Volunteers

Providing Shelter & Comfort: Three Volunteer Stories from Florence

by Robert Wallace, Disaster Public Affairs Volunteer September 17, 2018September 18, 2018

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. …

Read More "Providing Shelter & Comfort: Three Volunteer Stories from Florence"
Janette Washington and her son, Timothy smiling and standing together.
Home Fire

“They Saved our Life” A Georgetown Mother and Son Share Their Home Fire Story

by Cuthbert Langley July 13, 2018July 13, 2018

This originally appeared on the Red Cross Palmetto Post blog. Photo and video by the American Red Cross, SC Region.  Janette Washington and her son were in church on Sunday when …

Read More "“They Saved our Life” A Georgetown Mother and Son Share Their Home Fire Story"
Volunteer, Ebony Deloach, in her wheelchair smiling.
Volunteers

Meet Ebony Deloach: A Champion for Volunteers with Disabilities

by Cuthbert Langley May 23, 2018June 27, 2019

This originally appeared on the Red Cross Palmetto Post blog. Photo by the American Red Cross, SC Region.  Ebony Deloach was looking for something more. After graduating from college, she was …

Read More "Meet Ebony Deloach: A Champion for Volunteers with Disabilities"
Fallen tree on home in Savannah, GA
Disaster

Hurricane Matthew: an Inside Look

by Beth Pullias October 10, 2016October 11, 2016

Before the first drops of rain touched ground, the American Red Cross was mobilizing a response effort for Hurricane Matthew, which has impacted five states along the Southeast coast as well …

Read More "Hurricane Matthew: an Inside Look"
Disaster

Boots on the Ground for the Red Cross

by Sarah Layton October 16, 2015October 16, 2015

Post by Patricia Kemp, Communications Manager helping with the Red Cross flood response in South Carolina As flood waters began to rise in South Carolina, U. S. Navy Officer Travis Akers packed …

Read More "Boots on the Ground for the Red Cross"

Topics

  • Blood
  • Disaster
  • Fun
  • Health & Safety
  • History
  • International
  • Military Support

Most Viewed

  • Red Cross Myth Busters: Tattoos and Blood Donation
  • How To Send a Military Emergency Message through the Red Cross Hero Care Network
  • How to Stop Severe Bleeding
  • What Is It Like to Give Platelets for the First Time?
  • What the Titanic Taught Me: A Lesson in Hypothermia

Stay in the loop
with the latest from
Red Cross Chat

Archives

  • 2022
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2021
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2020
    • November
    • October
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2019
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2018
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2017
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2016
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2015
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2014
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2013
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2012
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2011
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2010
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
show more
red cross chat

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Snapchat
  • Youtube
  • Tik Tok

tag cloud

american red cross red cross help volunteer disaster earthquake haiti donate Blood blood donation give Preparedness SAF military service to the armed forces blood donor twitter Volunteers aid first aid support volunteering Disaster Response cpr home fire
Copyright © 2023 The American National Red Cross.
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • FAQ
  • Mobile Apps
  • RedCross.org

Pin It on Pinterest