While working in Germany, I met Harold West, who simply goes by “West.” He came to volunteer with our organization by an act of kindness that occurred more than 40 years …
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Service After Service: Marine Corps Veteran Nastassia Dahl
Leading up to Veterans Day, we’re sharing stories of U.S. military veterans who continue their legacy of service with the American Red Cross. These veterans have made an impact on …
Service After Service: Army Veteran Dave Schoeneck
Leading up to Veterans Day, we’re sharing stories of U.S. military veterans who continue their legacy of service with the American Red Cross. These veterans have made an impact on …
Service After Service: Army Veteran Elisa Basnight
Leading up to Veterans Day, we’re sharing stories of U.S. military veterans who continue their legacy of service with the American Red Cross. These veterans have made an impact on …
Carrying On Service Above Self: How Military Veteran & Volunteer Roberto Mendoza Continues to Serve Others Through the Red Cross
Throughout the week leading up to Veterans Day, the American Red Cross is recognizing veterans who continue their second service in local communities across the country. In North Carolina, retired …
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 …
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 …
In retirement, SAF volunteer Holsinger is proud to be ‘somebody who cares’ for veterans and service members
Originally published on the Red Cross Wisconsin Stories blog. Volunteers may not always have a background in the area where they dedicate their time and talent. But they’ve all got …
March is Red Cross Month: Why Stephen Peth Became a Red Cross Volunteer
This Red Cross Month, we are celebrating the volunteers and services that make our organization special. Throughout the month, we’ll bring you stories of help and hope, bringing to light …
From Army Correspondent to Red Cross Volunteer – A 48-Year journey
David Schoeneck uses skills he learned early in his career to continue serving – now through the American Red Cross. In September 1964, while a freshman in college, he began …