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One Red Cross volunteer is helping organize relief efforts across Alabama after severe storms left families displaced. Her work is connecting damage assessment teams with communities that need help most.
When Hurricane Isaias threatened the Gulf Coast, volunteers from across the South dropped everything to help their neighbors prepare and recover. Their quick action set up emergency shelters and supply lines before the storm even made landfall.
When Hurricane Lowell devastated Kaua'i on Labor Day, American Red Cross volunteers grew from 18 to 100 strong, delivering food, water, and hope to isolated communities. Their mission proved that showing up with supplies and a smile can make all the difference when disaster strikes.
Two Las Vegas Red Cross volunteers rushed to help Pacific communities devastated by one of the strongest storms ever recorded. Pat Moore and Linda Gong joined disaster teams bringing relief to islands hit by 180 mph winds.
When the Highway 82 Fire forced families from their homes, Red Cross volunteers and local church groups turned Seldon Park into a beacon of hope for displaced residents. Community members are providing meals, supplies, and compassion to those who lost everything.
Nearly 60 Red Cross volunteers are helping Northern Michigan families rebuild after devastating floods destroyed 14 homes and displaced dozens of residents. The team has already distributed over 100 relief kits and served more than 900 meals to those in need.
Nine out of every ten American Red Cross workers are volunteers, not paid staff. This army of helpers responds to home fires, runs blood drives, and supports veterans across the country.
When the Mossy Pond wildfire destroyed 16 homes and left dozens displaced, neighbors didn't wait for instructions. They showed up with donations, time, and determination to help their community rebuild.
When historic floods devastated Hawaii last weekend, volunteers from Las Vegas didn't hesitate to answer the call. More than 100 Red Cross workers are now on the ground providing shelter, food, and hope to thousands displaced by the worst flooding in 20 years.
When catastrophic flooding tore through Hawaii this month, 130 Red Cross volunteers showed up to help thousands of displaced families find shelter, food, and hope. In just two weeks, they've provided safe haven for 565 people across 18 shelters.
When severe storms tore through Middle Georgia on Thursday, Red Cross volunteers jumped into action to help nearly 100 neighbors rebuild their lives. Teams are still assessing damage and expect to reach even more families in the coming days.
After losing her husband, Joy "JJ" Jose walked into her local Red Cross office seeking purpose. Eleven years later, she's become the heart of the O'ahu chapter, welcoming volunteers with hugs and keeping operations running smoothly.
