“It is about connecting with the communities and listening and working with them to not only get through the disaster but be more resilient when it happens again.”
- Joe Vich, Waterloo, Iowa
Joe Vich, Senior Volunteer Partner & Disaster Cycle Services Volunteer from Waterloo, Iowa
“We have enjoyed volunteering as a couple,” Mike says. “You hear amazing stories during responses.” “And remember touching moments," Linda Nielsen adds.
- Linda and Mike Nielsen, McCook, Nebraska
Linda and Mike Nielsen, Disaster Cycle Services Volunteers from McCook, Nebraska
“Everybody needs a boost. We’re used to giving and not receiving.”
- Kris Lange, Indianola, Iowa
Kris Lange, Disaster Health Services & Sheltering Volunteer from Indianola, Iowa
“Once I donated that first pint, I became almost fanatical about giving blood and recruiting others to do the same. What a wonderful gift to give another person–life; and it’s easy, and painless.”
- Wanda Samson, Fremont, Nebraska
Wanda Samson, Red Cross Volunteer and Blood Program Leader from Fremont, Nebraska
Eunice Mennenoh
“The Red Cross attracts good people. When doing sheltering you get to see other volunteers who you’ve run into periodically. It's fun to hear their stories.”
Eunice Mennenoh, Disaster Cycle Services Volunteer from Audubon, Iowa
Ken Noltie
“You get back much more than you ever give,” Noltie said. “You get immediate satisfaction from seeing the people you help.”
Ken Noltie, Senior Volunteer Partner & Service to the Armed Forces Lead Volunteer from Plattsmouth, Nebraska
Stu Coulson
“Our message is one of hopefulness. We want to let people know the Red Cross is here to help them now and in the long run. We’re not going anywhere. Ninety percent of the Red Cross is made up of volunteers. They are so committed.”
Stu Coulson, Disaster Mental Health Services Volunteer from Charles City, Iowa
