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Military Support, Volunteers

Knitting Together for a Cause

by Brian Williamsen, Communications Manager for the Illinois Region April 28, 2022April 28, 2022

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. …

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Blood, Volunteers

Blood Drive Battle: How One Red Crosser Teamed Up with Red Cross Clubs to Support a Vulnerable Blood Supply

by Almer Yu, NHQ Volunteer Blog Writer April 20, 2022

When the American Red Cross announced a national blood shortage crisis in January, Red Cross volunteer Sujai Jaipalli responded by hosting a blood drive battle between three schools in the …

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Volunteers, Youth

Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet Rodrigo Estrada

by Almer Yu, NHQ Youth Volunteer Blog Writer October 5, 2021October 5, 2021

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 …

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Disaster

Southern California Volunteers Deliver Help and Hope After Large Apartment Fire

by Ricardo Tomboc, American Red Cross Southern California Volunteer June 7, 2021

Originally published on the American Red Cross Southern California Region page.  When a large apartment complex fire displaced 160 people from their homes, volunteers with the American Red Cross Southern …

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Clara Barton, History

Red Cross Women Paving the Way Throughout History

by Jackie Walters, NHQ Red Cross Volunteer, Historical Programs and Service to the Armed Forces April 30, 2021November 30, 2021

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 …

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Disaster, Volunteers

When Help Can’t Wait: Comforting Families in Need During a Pandemic

by American Red Cross March 4, 2021March 4, 2021

It’s been nearly a year since the pandemic started impacting individuals across the world, and the Red Cross continues to provide support and assistance to those coping with these difficult …

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History, International

Solferino: The Battle that Inspired the Global Red Cross Movement

by American Red Cross March 13, 2020

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 …

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Margaret Phillips standing outside of her damaged home.
Home Fire

“If it wasn’t for the smoke alarms, my son would’ve never got out.”

by American Red Cross October 9, 2019October 8, 2019

Originally published on the Red Cross Western and Central New York blog.  “The fire was very devastating. We lost pretty much everything,” Margaret Phillips said of the fire that ripped …

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Disaster

‘We’re Still on Our Honeymoon’: Follow this Couple’s Volunteer Journey to Hurricane Florence

by Victoria Ward October 24, 2018March 19, 2019

After Hurricane Florence made landfall in the Carolinas on September 14, thousands of Red Cross disaster workers and volunteers left their family and friends to help those affected. Two of …

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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. …

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