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A list of our most recent press releases:
10/24/2005 — American Red Cross Helping Victims of Hurricane Wilma
As Hurricane Wilma thundered through large areas of Florida, the American Red Cross had already distributed truckloads of supplies for more than 100 shelters across the affected area. Hundreds of thousands of ready to eat meals, snacks and personal hygiene supplies were in place in an Orlando staging area days before the storm hit.
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9/6/2005 — Samuel I. Newhouse Foundation Donates $1 Million To Relief Efforts For Hurricane Katrina
Responding to the tragic events unfolding in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the Samuel I. Newhouse Foundation has donated $1 million to the American Red Cross.
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9/4/2005 — Talladega Superspeedway takes lead on ISC relief efforts
Corporate office pledges $1 million in funding and services to kickoff initiative
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9/4/2005 — Cendant Announces Hurricane Relief Efforts
Global Travel & Real Estate Leader Focusing on Locating Unaccounted for Employees.
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9/4/2005 — Hormel Foods Provides Relief for Victims of Hurricane Katrina
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9/4/2005 — Major League Baseball Launches Hurricane Relief Effort
Contributions Expected To Exceed $3 Million
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9/4/2005 — NASCAR, Red Cross join for hurricane relief effort
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9/4/2005 — National Football League will donate $1 million to the American Red Cross to assist victims of Hurricane Katrina
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9/4/2005 — Nissan Provides Assistance For Mississippi Hurricane Relief
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9/4/2005 — USTA To Donate $500,000 From US Open Proceeds Toward American Red Cross Hurricane Relief
Effort to Include On-Air Player Messages on CBS Sports and USA Network;
On-Site Fundraising at National Tennis Center
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9/4/2005 — Wachovia And Its Employees Respond To Hurricane Katrina
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9/3/2005 — Best Western Pledges Support To Hurricane Katrina Victims
Hotel Chain to Raise Funds for American Red Cross Disaster Relief Efforts
through "Best Western For a Better World" Program
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9/3/2005 — Walgreens Estimates Its Donations To Hurricane Relief Will Top $1 Million
Customer Donations Now Being Accepted At Walgreens Stores
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9/3/2005 — Kroger Helps Customers Reach Out To Hurricane Katrina Victims Through Donations To American Red Cross
Customer donations will be accepted at all of the Company’s 3,300+ supermarkets, multi-department stores and convenience stores.
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9/3/2005 — Nike, Inc Donates $500,000 in Immediate Aid to Assist in Relief Efforts for Victims of Hurricane Katrina
The company is also posting updates daily to employees and soliciting input from employees on ideas for further response in the region, including gathering product for donations.
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9/3/2005 — Sears Commits Up To $1 Million To Support Gulf Coast Residents Following Hurricane Katrina
Sears and Kmart to Match Customer Contributions
to Relief Effort in its 3,500 Stores.
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9/3/2005 — MoneyGram Offers No-Fee Service To Send Donations To Red Cross For Hurricane Katrina Victims
In addition, MoneyGram will make a contribution of $125,000 to the Red Cross for hurricane victims.
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9/3/2005 — Lowe's Increases Pledge For Hurricane Katrina Relief
Raises Match for Customer Donations to $2 Million.
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9/3/2005 — Goodyear Mobilizing Airships to Support Hurricane Relief Fundraising
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will use its famous fleet of airships to encourage an ongoing stream of donations in support of the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
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9/2/2005 — Rite Aid Launches Comprehensive Plan to Aid Hurricane Katrina Relief
Rite Aid Foundation donates $250,000 to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina. Customers can donate funds at Rite Aid’s 3,300 stores nationwide by purchasing $1 hurricane relief certificates.
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9/2/2005 — Merck Commits $1 Million To Disaster Relief Fund In Wake Of Hurricane Katrina
Merck will also match employee contributions to the American Red Cross.
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9/1/2005 — Op-Ed: Honoring Labors of the Heart
"This Labor Day in particular, I would ask all Americans to remember and recognize those laborers who are motivated only by compassion and paid only with our gratitude—our nation’s volunteers."
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9/1/2005 — Chevron Commits $5 Million to Support Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts
"Our thoughts and prayers are with our employees and the communities affected by this disaster," said Dave O’Reilly, chairman and CEO of Chevron Corporation.
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9/1/2005 — Grainger Assists Gulf Region in Recovery Efforts
Industrial Distributor Donates Over $1 Million of Supplies and Cash to the
Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.
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9/1/2005 — BP Foundation contributes $1 million to Hurricane Katrina relief effort
BP will also conduct an employee appeal inviting BP employees in the US to assist the Red Cross in responding to Hurricane Katrina. The BP Foundation will match employee contributions on a one-to-one basis.
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9/1/2005 — Target donates $1.5 million to American Red Cross
In addition to cash contributions, Target is offering much-needed real estate in Louisiana to the Red Cross to establish a central command center.
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8/31/2005 — American Red Cross Donation Tips
Ensuring Your Donations Go Directly to the American Red Cross.
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8/30/2005 — AMERICAN RED CROSS URGENT FAMILY ALERT
We know thousands of Americans are worried about their loved ones in the aftermath of devastating Hurricane Katrina. With widespread power and communications outages and roads under water, it’s important to go back to communication basics to ensure that your family and friends know you are safe.
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8/29/2005 — American Red Cross Launches Largest Mobilization Effort in History for Hurricane Katrina
The Red Cross is mobilizing on all fronts to bring relief to storm victims.
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8/27/2005 — American Red Cross Urges Coastal Residents to Take Action Now
As deadly Hurricane Katrina aims for the U.S. Gulf coast, the American Red Cross echoes the calls for coastal residents to take action immediately to help keep them and their loved ones safe.
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8/27/2005 — American Red Cross Encourages Every Household to Develop A “Family Communication Plan”
As thousands of coastal residents in Hurricane Katrina’s path begin evacuating, it is important for evacuees to have a plan in place to keep in touch with loved ones. One simple call or e-mail message will give those who care about you peace of mind about your well-being and safety.
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8/26/2005 — American Red Cross Urges Preparedness as Katrina Approaches Gulf Coast States
The Gulf Coast is preparing to face an unprecedented 4th major storm in less than 12 months, as Hurricane Katrina heads toward the Florida panhandle and surrounding states that have dealt with Hurricane Ivan, Tropical Storm Arlene and Hurricane Dennis in the past year.
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8/11/2005 — Hurricane Season 2005
The American Red Cross urges a family communication plan as the height of hurricane season begins
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7/9/2005 — American Red Cross Encourages Every Household To Develop "A Family Communication Plan"
One simple call or e-mail message will give those who care about you peace of mind about your well-being and safety.
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7/7/2005 — American Red Cross Urges Preparedness as Hurricane Dennis Approaches
With Hurricane Dennis now heading for the Gulf Coast and soon affecting other states inland, the American Red Cross encourages individuals, families and communities to heed the advice of officials and take precautions.
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