Stories from Karla Yvie Valcourt and Elizabeth Tarver

“I volunteer with the American Red Cross because I enjoy knowing that what we’ve done as a group made a difference in someones life. Although I’ve been involved just this year, Red Cross has helped me in ways imaginable. The American Red Cross can be full of advantages on college applications, but more a way [...]

Red Cross Youth Makes a Difference – Update on Japan

American Red Cross youth volunteers all around the world can make a difference. Check out the article on Youth Leader Emily Stith – a junior at Kinnick High School at the Yokosucka Naval Base in Japan. Emily not only leads her high school club, but has responded to the earthquake by creating an earthquake awareness [...]

Stories from Kim Song and Rickey Jones

“I volunteer with the American Red Cross because i enjoy the fact that i can bring smiles and make a different to help our community become more efficient and teach younger generations to help others and their own communities. I have just registered with the Red Cross this year, but the events i have been [...]

Stories from Heegie Song and Emily Ding

“Red Cross has been a part of my life for the past four years. With every aspect red cross tries to portray throughout the world, i constantly see our chapter putting this into action with every volunteer opportunity that we’re able to do. From picking up food for spooky to be hungry, or playing bingo [...]

Youth Run for Japan

Congratulations to the Greater LA Chapter for putting on an incredible event in support of Japan!  Check out the video below with stars like Josh Duhamel, Paris & Nicky Hilton and Fergie!

Japan Update 3/28/2011

Do you know what to do in the event of an earthquake, tsunami, and flood? Below is a true story on how being “Red Cross Ready” informed American Red Cross workers overseas on how to manage physically and mentally during Japan’s recent tsunami disasters. The American Red Cross Service to Armed Forces (SAF) is in [...]

Stories from Varun Anand and Sabrina Rush

“I volunteer for the American Red Cross, not because of how it impacts my life, but how I have the unique opportunity to impact the lives of others. When I go to Gracewood Nursery Home, and I hand a coke to an elderly woman, or joke with a rather rowdy man, or drive someone in [...]

Stories from Avery Marcus and Jessica Lee

“I volunteer for the American Red Cross because it actually matters. It makes a difference in others’ lives. Moreover- it benefits their lives. It is not just satisfying to me, but it also makes me a leader. These leadership qualities have enabled me to instill confidence and motivation into others to benefit the greater good [...]

Red Cross Lifer Podcast Episode 2

In this week’s episode, I speak with Bianca Kahlenberg about her experience training youth in CPR. Listen Today: Red Cross Lifer Do you want to share your American Red Cross story? Do you consider yourself a lifelong volunteer or donor? Have you led an amazing fundraiser, blood drive, or service project? If so, I want [...]

Japan Update 3/23/2011

The Red Cross is increasing relief efforts to meet the needs of victims from the Japanese earthquake and tsunami that followed it, Redcross.org reports. In addition to handing out around 125,000 blankets and 20,700 emergency kits which hold portable radios, flashlights and other everyday supplies that help evacuees cope with the cold weather and lack [...]

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