March 29, 2007
Helping others meant helping herself
Volunteering for the Red Cross helped Sarah Chester endure a battle with kidney failure.
Original post by In the News
March 28, 2007
The American Red Cross and Microsoft launch the i’m Initiative
Recently, the American Red Cross and Microsoft announced the launch of the im Initiative, an exciting new partnership designed to provide people interested in supporting the lifesaving work of the Red Cross another channel to do so. By participating in this unique initiative, the Red Cross hopes to raise money for the Disaster Relief Fund and to reach out to a greater number of young people the next generation of Red Cross supporters.
Original post by In the News
March 23, 2007
From the Edge of the Sea: Finding New Hope in Sri Lanka
With encouragement from the American Red Cross and the Sri Lanka Red Cross
Societys psychosocial support program (PSP) teams, these villagers are finding ways to bring their new community closer.
Original post by In the News
Mozambique floods: American Red Cross volunteers boost relief efforts
The waters may have temporarily receded, but people in Mozambique continue to struggle in the aftermath of the floods, which devastated the Zambezi flood plain and affected more than 300,000 people.
Original post by In the News
March 19, 2007
World Water Day: Children’s Photo Exhibit in China Reflects Needs for Clean and Safe Living Conditions in Rural Villages
World Water Day, observed each year on March 22, is an annual reminder of the chronic water problem that developing communities around the world face, especially rural villages.
Original post by In the News
March 18, 2007
Red Cross Chief Nurse Leads Washington, D.C. Saint Patricks Day Parade
American Red Cross Chief Nurse Nancy McKelvey served as Grand Marshal for the 2007 Washington, D.C. Saint Patricks Day Parade.
Original post by In the News
March 16, 2007
Red Cross Chairman Addresses House Committee
On March 14, Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, Chairman of the American Red Cross along with Karen Hastie-Williams, Chair of the charitys Independent Governance Advisory Panel, participated in an open hearing of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on Capitol Hill. Addressing the committee, McElveen-Hunter urged Congress to take legislative action to help the Red Cross modify its existing Congressional charter and enact pivotal changes to the size and structure of the Red Cross governing board.
Original post by Lawsonka@usa.redcross.org
