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Friday, June 18, 2010 — Refugees Find Special Purpose Volunteering with the Red Cross

Red Cross recognizes the needs of refugees and celebrates their contributions on World Refugee Day. Read more

Thursday, June 17, 2010 — Why I Help

Volunteer Ricardo Alterno Has Unlimited Service To Give Read more

Thursday, June 17, 2010 — American Red Cross Doubles its Response to Central Asia Crisis

First planeload of aid lands in eastern Uzbekistan. Read more

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 — American Red Cross Provides an Initial $50,000 as Kyrgyzstan Unrest Drives Families Across International Borders

Out of concern for hundreds of thousands of displaced people who have fled following days of brutal violence, the Red Cross has launched a multi-country humanitarian response. Read more

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 — Severe Weather Causes Widespread Flooding

Red Cross opens shelters and provides preparedness tips. Read more

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 — For the Dad Who Has Everything

Put away the neckties—shop the Red Cross store and save 10% off gifts for Father’s Day. Read more

Monday, June 14, 2010 — Flooding Wreaks Havoc Across the Country

Severe weather still expected in parts of the country; learn how to prepare for a flood. Read more

Monday, June 14, 2010 — World Blood Donor Day: Donating Blood to Save Lives in Indonesia

Working to provide a strong foundation for a sustainable blood supply that is as safe as it can be. Read more

Friday, June 11, 2010 — HHS Advisory Committee on Blood Safety and Availability Meets

Joint statement regarding blood donor deferral for men who have had sex with another man. Read more

Wednesday, June 09, 2010 — A Firsthand Lesson about Disaster Services

Kids use their taste buds to learn about the American Red Cross. Read more

Wednesday, June 09, 2010 — The Hero in All of Us

Ordinary people can do extraordinary things with Red Cross first aid and CPR/AED training. Read more

Monday, June 07, 2010 — Red Cross Helps More than 1,100 Military Families Prepare for Emergencies

Families receive free kits during weekend event at Fort Belvoir. Read more

Monday, June 07, 2010 — Red Cross Prepares Camps in Haiti for Hurricane Season

Haitians work to dig drainage ditches and lay sandbags and gravel as part of a disaster-preparedness program developed by the American Red Cross. Read more

Friday, June 04, 2010 — Red Cross to Give Emergency Kits

Military families will receive free kits to help them prepare for a disaster. Read more

Friday, June 04, 2010 — Relationship Between Hurricanes and the Oil Spill

Oil slick is not expected to appreciably affect either the intensity or the track of a fully developed tropical storm or hurricane. Read more

Thursday, June 03, 2010 — A Family’s Tradition of Giving

In the early 20th Century, community leader Mary Hobbins put her full support behind a fledgling Red Cross chapter in Madison, Wisconsin, beginning a family legacy of service that continues today. Read more

Tuesday, June 01, 2010 — Are You Prepared for a Hurricane?

Take some easy steps to keep your family safe this season. Read more

Tuesday, June 01, 2010 — Right Place, Right Time, Right Skills

Learn some lifesaving skills during National CPR/AED Awareness Week. Read more