My First Disaster Call
Here is the story of my first disaster call. I tried to make it as entertaining and honest as possible. If you get nothing else out of my story, please realize how amazing the work the American Red Cross does and how we are in desperate need of help through your fundraising efforts. Sunday [...]
I know all of you have probably seen many Red Cross videos.
But I think this one is the best one I’ve ever seen by far. It’s so very simple. But then again, the reason the American Red Cross, and the Campaign for Disaster Relief, is so important is simple too. Inspired? See the blue “Campaign for Diaster Relief” box above and the post about Facebook below. [...]
Over my head in budget issues
At age 24, Jessica Mueller serves as chairwoman of her local Red Cross chapter board. This post is a new installment in a series that chronicles the challenges and successes of her first year on the job. These past few weeks have been a learning experience. For example, I filled out our chapter performance plan [...]
Announcing…the Facebook Campaign for Disaster Relief!
There’s another easy way to help! For all you Facebook users: –Please consider donating $5 or more through the American Red Cross Facebook Cause (http://www.causes.com/redcross) in this important time. Even if you can’t donate, join the Cause to show your support! –Vote for the American Red Cross in the “Our World Gives” Contest! If the [...]
Emergency Response Unit
The weekend is finally here! If you are looking for an opportunity to relax and have some fun, but feel guilty that you’re not doing anything productive, why not play Emergency Response Unit? The Netherlands Red Cross developed an innovative program to teach people how international disaster response works. If you decide to purchase the [...]
Apply now for national youth awards
Each year, we administer two award programs in memory of a former youth volunteer and leader. Applications are now available online and are due by January 16, 2009. Navin Narayan was an incredibly dedicated, compassionate and innovative volunteer and leader. Navin was a sought-after national and international speaker on human rights, and a tireless advocate [...]
Vitamin C versus Measles
A volunteer saw this article recently and thought it was worth posting to the blog! For the original link, please see the Red Cross website. Wednesday, October 15, 2008 — While many of their classmates are enjoying extra games of tag on the weekends, Danielle (13), Haley (11), and Julia Flum (9), of Parkland, Florida [...]
Trick or Treat for Disaster Relief
Thanks to Anna Gail Caunca, we just added a new project idea for fundraising for the Disaster Relief Fund! Many of us will spend a great deal of time putting together amazing costumes and wandering the streets asking for candy. In the process, why not help victims of disaster? Visit our Fundraising Ideas section of [...]
Wildfires PSA: Carl’s Testimonial
Kyrgyzstan earthquake eyewitness account
When the first Red Crescent disaster response team reached the site of Nura village, they were greeted with scenes of desolation and despair. A strong earthquake of 6.6 on the Richter scale had levelled the village in the evening of 5 October, leaving 75 people dead, and at least 90 injured. “When we arrived in [...]
