American Red Cross Youth

Alabama Tornadoes: How You Can Help

redcrossyouth — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:38:55 +0000

~Hanna Malak
hmalak.nyc@gmail.com

Become a Red Cross Intern!

redcrossyouth — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:44:00 +0000

“I started in October and have this week just finished my internship as a justice and fairness co-ordinator. My role was to promote the Red Cross’ Justice and Fairness teaching resources to schools, colleges and youth groups in Somerset.” The children were encouraged to debate issues and analyse case study examples to give an understanding of war and its impact. Although not paid for her time, Lucie said she would recommend an internship with the charity.

For more information, click here!

Cabell Brand and the American Red Cross

redcrossyouth — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:49:22 +0000

Check out this inspirational video about an American Red Cross Volunteer! He says that, “there is simply to too much to do.” He spends his life working to volunteer with the American Red Cross and even sold his own business to volunteer. He embodies one of our core principles as volunteers in that, “May our commitment to humanity be strengthened as we reaffirm our promise to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found.”

Supplier BKV’s 30th Anniversary Benefits Red Cross

redcrossyouth — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:07:17 +0000

BKV, the contracted supplier for the Gift Planning Lead Generation program, is marking its 30th anniversary. To celebrate, they are awarding a total of $10,000 to five nonprofits, including the Red Cross. Between now and January 30, BKV will donate $1 per vote on facebook.com/bkv up to $10,000. Vote today!

~Hanna Malak
hmalak.nyc@gmail.com

Winter Weather Safety Tips

redcrossyouth — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:33:39 +0000

~Hanna Malak
hmalak.nyc@gmail.com

Martin Luther King Day Remembrance and The American Red Cross!

redcrossyouth — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:51:36 +0000

Check out this video of American Red Cross volunteers doing great service this past weekend!

- Mohit Jain
mjain.nyc@gmail.com

Supplier BKV’s 30th Anniversary Benefits Red Cross

redcrossyouth — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:41:16 +0000

~Hanna Malak
hmalak.nyc@gmail.com

Red Cross Responds To Rare January Tornadoes

redcrossyouth — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:46:53 +0000

Thursday, January 12, 2012 — The American Red Cross is responding in Texas and North Carolina after unusual January tornadoes touched down, and is prepared to offer help as a winter storm moves toward the Northeast.

In North Carolina, numerous injuries were reported and multiple homes damaged or destroyed after at least two tornadoes touched down. The Red Cross opened a shelter, describing the area as “packed with emergency vehicles and people needing help.”

In Texas, possible tornadoes and flash flooding in the Houston and Galveston areas stranded motorists, caused a mall roof to collapse and left thousands without power. The Red Cross provided shelter and food for those affected by the Texas storm.

As people begin to clean up after the rare January tornadoes, the Red Cross has safety steps they should follow:

Return home only when authorities say it is safe to do so.
Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt and sturdy shoes when examining your home for damage.
Watch out for fallen power lines or broken gas lines and report them to the utility company immediately.
Stay out of damaged buildings.
Use battery-powered flashlights when examining buildings—do NOT use candles.
If you smell gas or hear a blowing or hissing noise, open a window and get everyone out of the building quickly and call the gas company or fire department.

As residents of the South clean up after the storms there, all eyes are on a winter storm expected to bring heavy snow and freezing rain to portions of the Great Lakes and Northeast over the next couple of days. The Red Cross urges residents to watch this storm and get prepared for the winter weather.

~Hanna Malak
hmalak.nyc@gmail.com

Haiti Two Years later

redcrossyouth — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:08:07 +0000

~Hanna Malak
hmalak.nyc@gmail.com

redcrossyouth — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:47:55 +0000

Here is an interesting video for you guys on the recovery efforts in Haiti and the role that the American Red Cross has been playing in recent months!