By: Adeline Cook For many volunteers joining the American Red Cross is not just about giving back—it’s a deeply personal calling. Take, Ganapathy Murugan, a volunteer from Farmington, Connecticut. Growing up in India, he was exposed to the American Red Cross through their international efforts. He saw blood drives, humanitarian, and educational efforts in his […]

By Sophia Mento, American Red Cross Volunteer Did you know that 90 percent of the Red Cross workforce are volunteers? The Red Cross relies heavily on the dedication and compassion of volunteers to carry out its mission. Volunteers play a crucial role in various aspects of the organization’s efforts. Their selfless commitment allows the organization […]

By: Natalie DiCaro, Jasmin Franjul, Mary Ann Hansen, Beth Healey, Jocelyn Hillard, Pamela Lam, Elizabeth May, Steven Nazarian and Susan Shaw (CTRI Red Cross Public Affairs) Did you know the Red Cross responds to a disaster every eight minutes? And did you know that 90% of our workforce is made up of volunteers? Disaster response is […]