The Red Cross has a long and storied history, touching lives, communities, and generations.Recently, the Houston chapter had the privilege of unveiling a remarkable history display thatcelebrates the organization’s impact, diversity, and dedication to service. Behind this inspiringexhibit are the efforts of dedicated individuals, longtime supporters, students, and volunteers,whose work ensures that the Red Cross’s […]

For Olubunmi “Bunmi” Bolumole, volunteer service with the American Red Cross (ARC)began during an unforgettable moment. “I started with them last year precisely on the day of theMicrosoft Glitch during the Beryl disaster DRO,” she shared. She was originally scheduled toserve as an Ambassador for Red Cross volunteers flying into town, but when those planschanged, […]

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) was founded in the mid-1800s with a mission to protect and care for those affected by war. Over the decades, its work expanded beyond the battlefield to include Restoring Family Links (RFL), a program dedicated to reuniting families torn apart by conflict, disaster, or migration. Through archives, […]

Some people might discover their purpose in a single moment, circumstances that change them and point them towards service but for Thomas Schatz, a Red Cross volunteer since 2002, it was something simpler, quieter and perhaps more powerful: the desire to help people, whenever and however they need it. Thomas joined the Red Cross, drawn […]

The recently appointed interim chief executive officer of the American Red Cross Texas Gulf Region is governed by the philosophy of not accepting things she cannot change, but changing the things she cannot accept.               Dr. Linda Braddy, the CEO of the North Texas Region assumed the additional responsibility as interim CEO of the Texas […]