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May 04, 2022, 07:27 ET Support Military Families in Honor of Military Appreciation Month

The American Red Cross provides support to our U.S. military community at every step of their career — from the time a service member takes their...

Mar 14, 2022, 08:32 ET Organizations empower Red Cross to respond wherever the need is greatest

This March, the American Red Cross is honoring the critical partners who make its mission possible during its annual Red Cross Month celebration....

Jan 11, 2022, 08:13 ET Red Cross declares first-ever national blood crisis amid Omicron surge

The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis – its worst blood shortage in over a decade, posing a concerning risk to patient care. Amid...

Dec 12, 2021, 13:55 ET Red Cross delivering comfort and help after deadly tornadoes

Roughly 24 hours after devastating tornadoes ripped through four states, the American Red Cross is beginning its work to support large relief efforts ...

Nov 22, 2021, 08:13 ET Red Cross response in 2021: Families face emergency needs as nation confronts climate change, COVID-19

In 2021, people across the country faced great emergency needs as the ongoing pandemic exacerbated challenges related to severe disasters and blood...

Sep 27, 2021, 07:40 ET Emergency blood shortage -- Donor turnout reaches lowest levels of the year amid delta variant outbreak

As the nation returns to in-person workplaces and schools amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, the American Red Cross faces an emergency blood and...

Sep 23, 2021, 14:25 ET Lilly Endowment contributes $15 million to the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross today announced a $15 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support ongoing disaster relief efforts underway throughout...

Sep 21, 2021, 07:42 ET Corporations and Organizations Keep American Red Cross Disaster Ready

National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning. Helping the American Red Cross stay ready ...

Sep 14, 2021, 08:29 ET Red Cross launches national initiative to reach more blood donors to help patients with sickle cell disease

The American Red Cross has launched a new national initiative to reach more blood donors who are Black to help patients with sickle cell disease and...

Aug 17, 2021, 08:29 ET American Red Cross Challenges Gamers to Support Disaster Relief with 1st Rescue Royale Esports Tournament

The American Red Cross is launching its inaugural Rescue Royale charity esports tournament and streaming event to engage the gaming community in...

Jul 15, 2021, 09:58 ET American Red Cross Elects Carole L. Brown as New Member to National Board of Governors

The American Red Cross has elected to its National Board of Governors Carole L. Brown Chief Executive of the Asset Management Group for The PNC...

Jun 14, 2021, 08:43 ET Nation confronts severe blood shortage: Blood donations urgently needed

A rise in the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries requiring blood products over recent months have depleted the nation's ...

Jun 01, 2021, 08:46 ET Football star and cancer survivor James Conner calls on Americans to Give Blood to Give Time

Football running back and cancer survivor, James Conner of the Arizona Cardinals, is teaming up with the American Red Cross and American Cancer...

May 25, 2021, 08:53 ET Support Military Families in Honor of Military Appreciation Month

Since the start of the pandemic, U.S. service members have continued to work around the clock. Their responsibility to travel, train and protect the...

May 10, 2021, 08:43 ET James and Kimberly Van Der Beek urge Americans to donate blood following pregnancy losses

Actor and writer James Van Der Beek and wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, are calling on Americans to give the gift of life this summer by donating blood...
Home Fire Responses Rise 16% in First Three Months of 2021

May 04, 2021, 08:43 ET Home Fire Responses Rise 16% in First Three Months of 2021

In the first three months of 2021, Americans faced 16% more home fires than they did during the same period in 2020. As the nation's most frequent...

Feb 26, 2021, 08:47 ET One year of COVID-19: Americans continue stepping up to address urgent needs

In the year since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, tens of thousands of Americans have stepped up to address the...

Feb 03, 2021, 12:05 ET Winter weather gives blood donation the cold shoulder. Cozy up to giving blood and receive a thank you Amazon Gift Card.

When temperatures drop, many regular activities come to a halt, but the American Red Cross needs your help to stop winter weather from giving...

Dec 03, 2020, 08:54 ET Truist Foundation supports American Red Cross humanitarian mission through Annual Disaster Giving Program

Today, the American Red Cross is recognizing Truist Foundation, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, for supporting Red Cross Disaster Relief...

Nov 24, 2020, 08:54 ET 2020: Need for disaster lodging surges amid COVID-19

Facing a relentless disaster season, families in the U.S. have spent more nights in emergency lodging in 2020 than in any other year over the past...

Oct 05, 2020, 08:52 ET Lilly Endowment contributes $7.5 million to the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross today announced a $7.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., in support of the organization's disaster relief efforts...

Sep 23, 2020, 08:06 ET Red Cross blood donation testing for COVID-19 antibodies provides new opportunity to help patients battling coronavirus

Beginning this week, plasma from whole blood and platelet donations made through the American Red Cross that test positive for COVID-19 antibodies...

Sep 10, 2020, 08:42 ET Corporations and organizations support American Red Cross preparedness and disaster relief work

During National Preparedness Month this September, the American Red Cross is recognizing more than 110 leading corporations, foundations and...

Jul 31, 2020, 08:58 ET American Red Cross Elects David Clark as New Member to National Board of Governors

The American Red Cross has elected to its National Board of Governors Dave Clark, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Operations for Amazon.com. The Red ...

Jul 31, 2020, 08:53 ET American Red Cross Elects Brett Biggs as New Member to National Board of Governors

The American Red Cross has elected to its National Board of Governors Brett Biggs, executive vice president and chief financial officer for Walmart...