News & Profiles

Youth Volunteers Bring LIFE to Their Community
In Buffalo high school students are connecting with senior citizens through the Red cross LIFE program.
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WIC Program Provides Healthy Options for Women at Risk
The American Red Cross San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter gives women answers and assistance by offering the Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Program.
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Friendly Visitors Help Seniors Connect
Imagine living in a world where no one can understand you. Imagine calling out for help and no one comes to your rescue.
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Animal Assisted Therapy Brings Love and Companionship
Maggie Wiskeyman may not be the oldest nor the youngest Red Cross volunteer, but she's likely the furriest.
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Lifeline Makes a Difference in St. Louis
Volunteer Clayton Fenter is often reminded of the value of Lifeline, a safety service provided by his local American Red Cross chapter for people who live alone. Every day, Lifeline brings a sense of security to users and their loved ones, according to the St. Louis resident. But one particular afternoon stands out in his memory more than others.
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Youth Corp Offers Helping Hands in Gibson County, Indiana
What do working at the animal shelter, visiting nursing homes, helping at a clothing bank and setting up a disaster shelter have in common? They're all activities of the American Red Cross of Gibson County Youth Corp.
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An Oasis for Homeless Families in Dayton, Ohio
For more than 20 years, the American Red Cross Emergency Housing Program has been helping people like Chime Ross establish stable living arrangements. The program manages 53 units in a 600-unit public housing complex in Dayton, Ohio.
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Prescription Assistance During Tough Times
The McKean-Potter Counties Chapter of the American Red Cross, located in northern Pennsylvania, launched its Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP) in 1997 as another way to help people in need.
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Meals on Wheels Volunteers Reach Out to Iowa Community
Karen McPartland, a longtime volunteer for Meals on Wheels in Council Bluffs, Iowa, delivers hot midday meals to homebound residents every Tuesday from 11:30 to 1:00.
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