By Leila Roche and Jennifer Marsh Late October brought torrential rain and winds to Texas and many southern states. Houston received more than nine inches of rain in fewer than 24 hours as the remnants of Hurricane Patricia – the second Pacific hurricane on record to make landfall at its intensity – passed through and […]
For many people, the holidays are about spending time with loved ones. The Red Cross recognizes the importance of family, and our programs and services aim to ease the stress, fear and uncertainty people experience when they can’t connect with their loved ones during — or because of — emergencies. In honor of family time […]
by Patricia Billinger Ken Yaphe is a 20-year veteran of the Air Force. He is soft-spoken and calm. And like the dozens of other veterans he has connected with to help collect and share their stories, Ken is humble about his service. “Most veterans themselves are very modest about their service,” Ken said. “Most of […]
By Kyle Fiehler/American Red Cross In the military, a “Stand Down” is a term used to describe the cessation of normal duties for the purpose of addressing an incident or emergency. They’re usually used to focus efforts on safety, training and equipping personnel to better deal with similar circumstances in the future. But for […]
By Bill Fortune “If you don’t serve your community you really are not part of that community.” A single sentence that expresses why someone would give 48 years of service to America. Deborah (Debby) MacSwain has been a part of the American Red Cross, or, the Red Cross has been a part of Debby MacSwain, […]
Tom Pardee (L) receives the Lifetime Service Award from SVP Koby Langley at the Evans Army Community Hospital in Colorado Springs. Photo by Joe Coleman/American Red Cross Story by Bill Fortune Red Cross volunteers don’t do what they do for the glory. They rarely seek out recognition and prefer to go through their volunteer hours […]
By Jessica Murison Imagine telling your husband that you were going to visit family, unaware that as you leave your home that day that it would be the last time you would see or hear from your husband for several years. What is unimaginable for most of us is reality for some refugees. And it […]
By Bill Fortune and Patricia Billinger When disaster strikes, we all want to help. Local governments, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and individuals all rally to help those in need. The American Red Cross is among those who answer the call to help. Volunteers in Calistoga, CA go through boxes of items donated to California wildfire relief. […]
This week, in honor of the 10 years that have passed since Hurricane Katrina struck, we are remembering those whose lives were impacted, honoring the resiliency of the community, thanking those who stepped up to help and reflecting on lessons learned. By Leila Roche Ten years after Hurricane Katrina, most people remember the super-shelters and […]
This week, in honor of the 10 years that have passed since Hurricane Katrina struck, we are remembering those whose lives were impacted, honoring the resiliency of the community, thanking those who stepped up to help and reflecting on lessons learned. By Leila Roche Roger Bram delivers clean-up kits after the Black Forest Fire in […]