By Gordon Williams Edited by Nancy Waddell Damage from the three hurricanes that struck the U.S. and possessions last August and September is put at $265 billion dollars by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Add billions more just from the California wildfires, and the damage caused by disasters last year was staggering. Equally … Continue reading How an Auction of Inmate Art will Aid Red Cross Hurricane Relief
Why I Volunteer: Chukwuma Nwabuokei
I volunteer with the Red Cross as part of a journey I started as a young boy living in Nigeria. The Red Cross has always stood out for me because of how far they go to assist people in need, from a small apartment fire to a war zone. I have been volunteering since June … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Chukwuma Nwabuokei
Why I Volunteer: Tyler Willis
I volunteer with American Red Cross because of its reputation and the services offered. It's a great organization that allows volunteers to give back to their local communities, to their country, and beyond. Once I obtain my RN license I plan to deploy with health services for future disaster relief operations. I currently have … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Tyler Willis
A LONG AND FAR-REACHING DEPLOYMENT
By Gordon Williams For most Red Cross volunteers, deployment is an interlude in their life--a few weeks in a disaster zone, helping victims of storm or flood or wildfire. For volunteer Haya Khateeb of Wenatchee, WA, deployment in the wake of Hurricane Irma was an odyssey--lasting nearly six weeks and taking her from Wenatchee to … Continue reading A LONG AND FAR-REACHING DEPLOYMENT
Young Philanthropist Works to Help Hurricane Victims
By Amy McCray When Hurricane Harvey hit Texas, Albert Lam wanted to help those in need. He thought about how he could be supportive and came up with an idea: to set up a fund and sell pencils monogrammed with the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund name to raise money. He asked his parents, Hao and Lisa … Continue reading Young Philanthropist Works to Help Hurricane Victims
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