Etchisketchistan…Get it?
So the other night a friend told me this little gem. I couldn’t keep it to myself… enjoy. “Last night a minor earthquake hit Etchisketchistan, unfortunately it was wiped clean. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they begin drawing plans for their new country. The Red Cross is present providing emotional support to [...]
A new day for the nation and the American Red Cross
A Presidential inauguration is one of the most amazing things to experience. It comes around every four years the impact of it can be life changing for some. It is inspiring to watch people from various backgrounds, from across the country, gather in the wee hours of the morning just to watch our democracy in [...]
Seven more pints to a gallon
I did it! I donated blood for the first time today! What an experience! I read last week that the New England Region was holding their regular blood drive in Brattleboro, VT, so I made sure to mark it on my calendar. Using the Tips for a Good Donation Experience, I had a filling breakfast [...]
Application to join the National Youth Council now available
Here. What’s it like being on the National Youth Council? Good Question. Chris Chen, Cambridge, MA
NYI Travel Assistance Program!
Travel to the National Youth Institute for free! Exciting news! Getting to NYI just got easier! All participants are now eligible to use the American Red Cross In-Kind Travel Assistance Program. This will allow you to book flights to the Institute using donated frequent flyer miles, eliminating transportation cost to participants and their respectable chapters. [...]
What’s on your mind?
Hi everyone! The National Youth Council is gearing up for its February meeting next weekend, from the 20th-22nd, at American Red Cross NHQ. We’re still finalizing the agenda, but it is looking pretty packed– we’re meeting with a number of Red Cross senior leaders to talk about youth involvement and map a path forward, finalizing [...]
Australian Red Cross responds to bushfire
In response to the worst wildfires in the country since February 1983, the Australian Red Cross is receiving unprecedented volunteer and financial support from the Australian public. Both fires are in the eastern part of Victoria, a southeastern state, and have stretched across 1,200 square miles in only a few days. In their path, over [...]
The Office
The Red Cross got a shout out in an episode of The Office, which aired on NBC after the Super Bowl. Michael Scott gathered his staff for a CPR training course after Stanley suffered a heart attack thanks in part to Dwight’s botched fire drill. In typical “Office” fashion, everything went horribly wrong, and even [...]
Change a life: it takes two
A taste of disaster response
A week ago this Friday, I woke up and expected to conduct five normal interviews with my executive director (Pat) to hire an office manager for the Watertown office. However, the day turned into much more. The first interview went fine and I just thought I was in for a long day. The second candidate [...]
