Protect the Brand
Last week, Sandy shared with you important information about a lawsuit that Johnson and Johnson has brought against the American Red Cross regarding the use of our logo. As it is technically known, the Greek red cross is one of the most recognized symbols worldwide, contending with major for-profit brands. In fact, over the past [...]
Martin County Chapter Hosts Youth Seminar
This summer, the Martin County Red Cross Chapter in Florida hosted a seminar for building youth programs. Nine chapters from all over the state came together to exchange ideas and learn how to create a structured and influential youth program. Thanks to Crystal Knezek, Youth Coordinator of Martin County and Bianca Kahlenberg, Youth Council Chair, [...]
Red Crosser’s Support for Youth Spans Decades
Wednesday, August 22, 2007 — Gracious. Upbeat. Witty. Spend an hour with retired Red Cross employee and volunteer Florence Tupper, and you’ll want to spend two. She’s a consummate story-teller whose Red Cross experiences keep you smiling long after you leave her presence. Her 97-year-old eyes twinkle with memories of supporting the Red Cross mission [...]
August Project Tip
Now that the summer is winding down and schools will be starting in a few days, why not use these last moments of freedom to do something for your community?! During August and other hot times of the year it’s especially important to encourage Fire Safety and Prevention. Here’s a great fire prevention project you [...]
Johnson & Johnson Sues Red Cross Over Symbol
You probably heard that earlier this month, health care company Johnson & Johnson (J&J) sued the American Red Cross over use of the red cross symbol. Johnson & Johnson claimed in its suit that the Red Cross was unlawfully using the emblem to promote products related to health and preparedness rather than just disaster relief. [...]
Share Your Story!
Amelia Marian, a Business Planning Analysis at National Headquarters, is asking for stories from American Red Cross volunteers at your local chapters that started as youth and have gone on to do great things with the Red Cross. Ask around your chapter and let her know (MarianA@usa.redcross.org) if someone at your chapter has a story [...]
Summer School: Making the Best of a Disaster
Many primary and secondary school students around the country are taking classes in trailers, the result of rapidly growing student populations that have overwhelmed existing facilities. In Arlington, Virginia, earlier this month, 20 teenagers took this trend to a new extreme—they attended classes in the back of an American Red Cross emergency response vehicle (ERV). [...]
Living la Vida Loca
Buenas, queridos voluntarios de la Cruz Roja! I am living in Honduras right now—and for this former Los Angeles college student it is a huge change in lifestyle. Honduras is known for its SCUBA diving in the north and its plethora of bananas, but beyond that, it tends to be overshadowed by its neighbors. Located [...]
You can go anywhere from here!
My university’s slogan is “you can go anywhere from here.” I always thought it was corny – but as I look back on it, it makes sense. They might not mean just physically going some where, but accomplishing something where you are at. Using that starting point as a beginning for something greater yet to [...]
Journalism and Service
Photo: Two Siblings in Nicaragua The Red Cross occupied much of my time in high school. As vice president of the Red Cross Club and editor-in-chief of the San Antonio youth newsletter, I was almost always busy. However, most of my volunteer work was indirect. I never met the victims of the 2004 Asian tsunami [...]
