Originally published on the American Red Cross of Illinois Blog. Getting involved and helping other people are priorities for Beverly Tomita and Emilie Lemieux. Now, they are encouraging their peers …
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Knitting Together for a Cause
Originally published on the American Red Cross Illinois Region’s blog. Winter hats and mittens. These are necessary items during the cold weather months that can sometimes be taken for granted. …
Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet Rodrigo Estrada
This month, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and the many Red Cross volunteers who give their time and talent to our mission. Volunteers like Rodrigo Estrada, who are driven with …
One Youth Red Cross Volunteer Breaking Language Barriers Within His Community
Meet Mielad Ziaee, a Red Cross volunteer who serves the Texas Gulf Coast Region. He joined the Red Cross two years ago with a desire to do more by serving …
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Meet Melody Chan
Our Red Cross volunteers come together during times of crisis and suffering to provide aid when it is needed most. They come from different backgrounds with traditions and cultures that …
Red Cross Women Paving the Way Throughout History
Voluntary service is the heart of the Red Cross, and many volunteers began their service during armed conflict. As we celebrate National Volunteer Month, we pay tribute to the Red …
#MLKDay: How You Can Serve with a Purpose
“Everyone can be great because everybody can serve.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Every year, communities across the country take time to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and …
Still need a New Year’s resolution? Resolve to volunteer.
What’s on your New Year’s resolution list? A new year is an opportunity to start with a fresh slate; to tackle unachieved goals, new experiences and life-changing decisions. Kicking off …
Celebrating Pride Month: Meet Hannah Simpson
This Pride Month, we’re celebrating our employees and volunteers who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. Each and every day they work to carry out our humanitarian mission in communities …
Solferino: The Battle that Inspired the Global Red Cross Movement
An Idea that Came to Life If you have ever taken an interest in Red Cross history, you are likely familiar with the man who envisioned the worldwide movement, Henry …