The Red Cross has launched a large relief operation across 11 states to help people affected by the devastating tornado outbreak in the South and Midwest
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Red Cross Launches Huge Tornado Relief Response
Sunday, March 4th, 2012Red Cross Sheltering, Feeding in Response to East Coast Flooding and Texas Wildfires
Friday, September 9th, 2011The American Red Cross is sheltering and feeding people in 10 states who are being forced to leave their homes as major flooding hits the East Coast and fires tear through Texas. Nearly 20 local volunteers have assisted with relief operations on the East Coast.
Panda Restaurant Group Makes Major Donation to Red Cross for South and Midwest Disasters Relief Efforts
Friday, August 5th, 2011On August 4, the Panda Restaurant Group contributed more than $250,000 to the Red Cross in support of South and Midwest disaster relief efforts.
Red Cross Provides Humanitarian Assistance in North Africa
Monday, March 7th, 2011The American Red Cross has sent a special team to Tunisia and pledged $100,000 to assist its partners within the global Red Cross and Red Crescent network who are providing humanitarian assistance along the Libyan border for those escaping the country’s unrest.
Red Cross Practicing What it Preaches on Preparedness with New Disaster Relief Fundraising Push
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010Many people know the Red Cross for its disaster relief work or blood donations, but helping people be prepared for emergencies is another important part of our work. The Red Cross is practicing what it preaches on preparedness, as we are working to be better ready to respond to disasters of all sizes—down the street [...]
David Spade and Celebrity Comedians Raise $50,000 for Flood Victims
Thursday, May 13th, 2010Red Cross Celebrity Cabinet member David Spade, along with pals Sarah Silverman, Kevin Nealon and Todd Glass, will perform at two shows on Sat., May 15, at the Improv Comedy Club in Hollywood on behalf of the Red Cross. Proceeds will help to Red Cross assist victims of flood-ravaged areas of Tennessee and four other Southern states.
Volunteers from Greater Los Angeles Assist Flood Victims in Tennessee
Tuesday, May 4th, 2010More than 1,000 Red Cross volunteers, including four representatives from the Greater Los Angeles chapter, are providing food, shelter, clean-up supplies and other assistance to residents of flood-ravaged areas of five Southern states.
Red Cross CEO Answers Haiti Donation Questions
Friday, April 23rd, 2010Recently, Gail McGovern, American Red Cross CEO, sat down to address questions asked regarding donations for Haiti earthquake relief efforts. Q: Why isn’t the American Red Cross spending all of the funds raised for Haiti right now? McGovern: First of all, we are so grateful for the generosity of the American people. Every donation comes with [...]
Chelsea Staub Visits Greater Los Angeles Chapter
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010Actress Chelsea Staub, visited the volunteers and staff at the American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles chapter.
Red Cross Aid Reaches Haiti Quake Victims
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010Despite the logistical challenges facing all humanitarian organizations in Haiti, Red Cross relief workers are finding ways around damaged infrastructure and transportation bottlenecks to get aid to the people who need it.
