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. …
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Red Cross Volunteer Travels to Georgia to Help with Hurricane Dorian Relief Efforts
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 …
Hurricane Florence: Local South Carolina Volunteer Steps Up to Manage Shelter
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 …
Hurricane Florence: Your Top Questions Answered
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 …
Providing Shelter & Comfort: Three Volunteer Stories from Florence
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. …
“They Saved our Life” A Georgetown Mother and Son Share Their Home Fire Story
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 …
Meet Ebony Deloach: A Champion for Volunteers with Disabilities
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 …
Hurricane Matthew: an Inside Look
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 …
Boots on the Ground for the Red Cross
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 …