I began volunteering with the American Red Cross in 2012 when my AmeriCorps team did a Hunger Drive. I had always heard of it, but now had an opportunity to get to know what the Red Cross was really all about. I started doing administrative odds & ends, and I got to ride in an … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Valerie Jacobs
Exercising the Red Cross sheltering muscle
By: Betsy Robertson Every nine minutes the American Red Cross is called to bring help and hope to people in need. Most often that comes in the form of two volunteers providing immediate comfort and assistance to victims of a single family home fire. But what happens when multiple families are impacted and the need … Continue reading Exercising the Red Cross sheltering muscle
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