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Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up

Dec 9, 2009

Welcome to a special edition of the Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up, in which we consolidate the international Red Cross and Red Crescent news into one list of bite-sized links for you.This […]

Matchmaking Services Now Available

Dec 8, 2009

The Red Cross helps people fall in love. Yes, we’re the ultimate matchmakers. For proof, just check out our Singles CPR couple, this story from Hurricane Katrina…and now this. I […]

Prepare for Pests with Pete

Dec 8, 2009

Here at the Red Cross, we try to be prepared for anything. With our Emergency Warming Centers in full-swing, I just wanted to give a quick shout-out to Pete of […]

Survey: How Do You Want Your Emergency Alerts?

Dec 8, 2009

As I type, Mayor Sam Adams and Commissioner Randy Leonard are surveying local residents about emergency alert systems. There are just a handful of questions and, so you can think […]

You Know It’s Really Cold When…

Dec 8, 2009

You know it’s really cold when… …you inhale and your nostrils stick together.…you use two sets of keys so you don’t have to turn the car off.…you can’t wait to […]

The Last Measle

Dec 5, 2009

Hey guys. I know a lot of you read my Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Ups. Sometimes the numbers are so big and the suffering so immense around the world that – as […]

Freezing Temps = Emergency Warming Centers

Dec 5, 2009

It’s that time again… Our Emergency Warming Centers — designed to serve the homeless on the very, very coldest of nights when all other shelters are full — will be […]

A Non-Christmasy Holiday Card

Dec 3, 2009

I’ll admit it — I am generally not filled with holiday spirit. Yes, I’m the curmudgeon who snaps back with “Happy Holidays.” to your “Merry Christmas!” The one who gripes […]

Video: The Life-Saving Bra

Dec 2, 2009

Robin already blogged the bra that could save your life, but now you can see it in action and hear a little bit of the backstory. Check this out! My […]

Pop Tops With A Purpose!

Dec 2, 2009

When a donor dropped off 3,000+ soda pop tops, we weren’t sure what to do. Recycle for a little cash? Or make something truly unique? A little thinking outside the […]