The power of the American Red Cross relies on your generous donations and the tireless efforts of our volunteers, employees, board members and community partners — dedicated people who will continue to make a difference for thousands of lives in 2024 and beyond. As we close out 2023, we wish you a safe and healthy holiday season, and invite you to review some of our region's proudest and most memorable moments.
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In March, around 200 volunteers attended our annual Disaster Institute. They participated in a variety of trainings to ensure our teams are ready to help in times of need, both here in Connecticut and across the country.
In June, the Red Cross unveiled the new name of our blood donation center in Milford: The Terranova Family Blood Donation Center. The heartfelt tribute was a surprise to the Milford family, whose deep connection with the Red Cross began in the 1960s.
Meet Home Fire Campaign Volunteer Liz Griffith of Bridgeport. Liz joined the Red Cross in May 2022 and is dedicated to educating and supporting her community. Volunteers carry out 90% of the humanitarian work of the Red Cross.
The Red Cross is collaborating with Cruz Roja Salvadoreña (Red Cross Society of El Salvador). Together, we are working together on critical initiatives in community preparedness, volunteer engagement, and fundraising. They visited us in May!
In April, Red Cross volunteers teamed up with government officials and community partners in New Haven to install free smoke alarms and provide home fire safety education as part of our Sound the Alarm campaign.
The Connecticut Red Cross trains more than 61,000 people in First Aid, CPR & AED, water safety, babysitting and other lifesaving skills each year. Aiden Mulligan-Brown was recognized with a Red Cross Lifesaving Award for performing lifesaving services.
In August, the American Red Cross became one of the first blood banks in the country to implement the FDA’s new blood donor eligibility guidance which eliminates blood donation policies based on sexual orientation. Pictured is first-time donor Paul!
When devastating wildfires swept across Maui and the Island of Hawaii in early August, thousands were forced to flee their homes. Around 15 volunteers from the region provided virtual and on-the-ground support to affected communities.
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Sickle cell disease is the most common genetic blood disease in the U.S., and it disproportionately impacts the Black community. About 100,000 people in the United States have sickle cell — one of those people is Markus Brown. Read his story.
In September, Red Cross volunteers joined Operation Stand Down, a one-day event held throughout Connecticut. The Red Cross remains committed to serving the military community at every step – from the time a service member to life as a veteran.
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As you consider local charities to donate to this holiday, we hope you'll choose the American Red Cross for your year end giving.
