Recently, 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 [...]
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Red Cross CEO Answers Haiti Donation Questions
Friday, April 23rd, 2010Heartbreak to Hope: Red Cross Issues Three Month Haiti Report
Monday, April 12th, 2010The American Red Cross issued a three-month progress report today on its relief efforts in Haiti since the Jan. 12 earthquake. As part of its largest international response since the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, Red Cross and Red Crescent teams from 40 nations, including the American Red Cross, have helped approximately 2 million Haitians.
Red Cross Earthquake Relief Delivered to Haiti
Thursday, January 21st, 2010Feb. 19, 2010 — More than a month after a catastrophic earthquake struck Haiti, the Red Cross, with the help of the generosity of the American public, is delivering relief—through first aid posts, hospitals, relief distribution sites, water trucking programs and family linking stations—and helping to make life better for those affected.
So Cal Continues to Raise Money for Haiti: Fundraisers Scheduled
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010Jan. 22 — In the week following the catastrophic earthquake that left Haiti in ruins, thousands of Southern Californians have generously contributed to Red Cross relief and recovery efforts.
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.
Red Cross Responds to Haiti Quake – How You Can Help
Friday, January 15th, 2010Tracy Reines, Director of the International Response Operations Center at the American Red Cross, discusses the latest for the response to the earthquake in Haiti as of 5 PM EST on Friday night. HOW YOU CAN HELP BY MAIL: Donations to the International Response Fund can be sent to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box [...]
Red Cross Continuing to Push Aid to Haiti Amid Difficult Conditions
Friday, January 15th, 2010Jan. 15, 2010 —- Despite the logistical challenges facing all humanitarian organizations in Haiti, the American Red Cross has disaster specialists on the ground assessing the damage, addressing urgent needs and establishing the foundation for a long-term recovery operation.
American Red Cross Commits $10 Million to Help Haiti
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010The American Red Cross has pledged financial assistance to aid communities impacted by the earthquake and is prepared to take further action as local responders assess the situation.
94th Annual Meeting and Celebration – June 11, 2010
Sunday, September 13th, 2009Date: Friday, June 11, 2010 Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. USC Davidson Conference Center (Embassy Room) 3415 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90089 Parking: $5 RSVP by June 4, 2010 For more information, contact: Ophelia Portillo – (310) 445-9909 / PortilloO@arcla.org addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fredcrossla.org%2Fnews%2F94th-annual-meeting’; addthis_title = ’94th+Annual+Meeting+and+Celebration+%26%238211%3B+June+11%2C+2010′; addthis_pub = ”;
