The American Red Cross announced a pledge of up to $1 million for the growing humanitarian crisis in East Africa. Millions of people have fled their homes because of severe droughts and are now left with limited access to food, clean water and shelter.
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East Africa Humanitarian Crisis Worsens: American Red Cross Pledges Financial Assistance
Friday, July 29th, 2011Southland Residents Rally to Help Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami Victims
Monday, March 14th, 2011In response to Friday’s devastating earthquake in Japan and the tsunami that followed, the Red Cross Los Angeles Region is partnering with radio and television stations, as well as other organizations, to accept donations on behalf of the Japanese Red Cross.
Kevin Nealon to Host Benefit For Japan at Laugh Factory Tuesday
Sunday, March 13th, 2011Saturday Night Live Comedian Kevin Nealon & Friends will be Hosting a Benefit to help victims of the Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami this Tuesday at 8PM the Laugh Factory.
8.9 Magnitude Hits Japan, Tsunami Watch in effect for Coastal Areas of California
Friday, March 11th, 2011Reporting from Beijing and Tokyo. The worst earthquake in generations struck off the northeast coast of Japan on Friday, setting off a devastating tsunami that swallowed swaths of coastal territory and fanned out across the Pacific Ocean, threatening everything in its path.
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.
Helping Haiti: a Local Volunteer’s Account
Thursday, January 6th, 2011L.A. Region volunteer Steve McAndrew — head of Haiti Relief and Recovery Operations for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies — recently gave a first-hand account of the progress being made in Haiti.
Haiti, Wildfires, Home Fires: How the Red Cross L.A. Region Helped in 2010
Friday, December 17th, 2010The Red Cross Los Angeles Region helped more than 500 area families displaced by home fires and taught CPR, First Aid and water safety courses to nearly 160,000 residents. Learn more about how the Red Cross helped local residents in 2010.
American Red Cross Response to Indonesia Disasters
Friday, November 5th, 2010Following the eruption of Mount Merapi in Yogyakarta, central Java and the (unrelated) earthquake and subsequent tsunami in the Mentawai Islands, the American Red Cross has committed an initial $50,000 to support the Indonesian Red Cross (Palang Merah Indonesia or PMI) in providing relief.
Haiti Relief Six-Month Update: Red Cross Launches New Recovery Programs
Friday, July 9th, 2010Six months after a devastating earthquake leveled much of Haiti on Jan. 12, the American Red Cross reported it is on track to spend more than $200 million this year to address immediate needs and will launch new initiatives to address longer-term recovery efforts over the next three to five years.
