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Young people are transforming disaster relief in Iowa, driving a 25% jump in Red Cross volunteers over three years. The agency now has 1,200 active volunteers statewide, with Gen Z leading the charge through school-based Red Cross Clubs.
Volunteers across Indiana are now responding to nearly twice as many disasters as a decade ago, with 4,200 people from Gen Z to the Silent Generation stepping up to help their neighbors. The Red Cross is calling for more volunteers as home fires and severe weather emergencies continue to rise.
On February 17, 1863, five compassionate leaders gathered in Geneva and created an organization that would save countless lives across the globe. Their meeting sparked the International Committee of the Red Cross and established the rules of war that protect people to this day.
At Offutt Air Force Base, 12 Red Cross volunteers handle daily pharmacy operations while providing emergency support to military families. Their work keeps medical services running smoothly and connects service members with loved ones during crises.
Twelve Red Cross volunteers are keeping an Air Force base pharmacy running smoothly while helping military families through emergencies. Their work shows how civilian volunteers can make military life easier for thousands of service members.
When disaster shelters close, specially trained Red Cross volunteers step in to help displaced families find permanent housing and reconnect with loved ones. One Tennessee volunteer has deployed 15 times to ensure survivors leave with dignity and hope.
A Minnesota teacher who needed 320 blood and platelet transfusions during her cancer battle now organizes school blood drives to help save other lives. Elizabeth Lowry turned her second chance into action for her community.
A Johns Hopkins medical student has dedicated seven years and 1,600 hours to supporting veterans through the American Red Cross, inspired by her grandfather's gratitude to Korean War soldiers. Her eCards for Heroes project helped thousands of isolated veterans stay connected during the pandemic.
When six home fires struck central Illinois in just one week, Red Cross volunteers stepped up to help 45 people rebuild their lives. Now they're looking for more helpers to meet growing demand.
Star Alliance's charity auction has successfully raised funds for the Japanese Red Cross Society, turning generous bids into direct humanitarian support. The airline alliance transformed passenger perks into life-changing donations for communities in need.
When winter storms left millions without power across the South, nine volunteers from Oregon and Washington grabbed their bags and headed east to help strangers through the worst days of their lives. The Red Cross deployed these local heroes to states hit hardest by the deadly weather.
Seven Oregon and Southwest Washington volunteers are heading south to help shelter over 4,000 people displaced by extreme winter weather. Four more local volunteers are on standby as the Red Cross responds to one of winter's biggest emergency operations.
When Typhoon Halong devastated remote Alaskan villages with 16-foot storm surges, Red Cross volunteers orchestrated one of the state's largest airlifts and created culturally sensitive shelters where displaced families could feel at home. From fish head soup to community potlucks, volunteers went beyond basic relief to honor the Yup'ik way of life.
As Winter Storm Fern sweeps across Louisiana, the American Red Cross is offering free disaster response training to turn neighbors into helpers. Six virtual sessions this week will prepare locals to respond to everything from house fires to statewide emergencies.
As Winter Storm Fern brings freezing temperatures and power outages across Louisiana, the American Red Cross is calling on residents to help their neighbors stay warm and safe. No experience needed—just two hours of training gets you ready to make a difference.
After an ice storm knocked out power across Louisiana, the Red Cross is calling for volunteers to staff emergency shelters. Training takes just two hours and can be done from home.
When a winter storm devastated Texas, five volunteers from north and central Florida didn't hesitate to answer the call. They're heading west for at least two weeks to help families recover from the disaster.
Nearly one-third of American Red Cross blood supplies have been depleted as winter weather canceled 400+ donation drives nationwide. Your donation today could save lives like Reihaneh Hajibeigi's, who needed emergency transfusions after childbirth complications.
The Nigerian Red Cross is sending nearly 5,000 trained volunteers door to door across Lagos to answer questions, counter myths, and help parents feel confident about measles and rubella vaccines. The 12-day campaign reaches all 20 neighborhoods in Nigeria's largest city.