Twenty-two expectant military families celebrated with a baby shower hosted by the American Red Cross North Texas Region Tiffany Circle in February. The shower provided well-deserved moments of joy and support for the families, many of whom face unique challenges as part of military life.

Among the families honored was the Rodriguez family. The Marine couple are already the proud parents of Miah, 7 and Eli, 5 and expecting their third child on March 30. The couple first met on base at Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base and have carved out a life together, balancing family and military careers. 

Nicholle Pratt brought her 10-day-old daughter, Violet, to the shower. Violet is the sixth child in the Pratt family, joining four brothers and a sister. Nicholle's husband is a medical professional in the Navy and will retire in two years.

Nicholle has also contributed to the military community by serving as an ombudsman, where she helped send out critical Red Cross messages to service members and their families.

The Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces provides a variety of resources that the baby shower, organized by the Red Cross Tiffany Circle, is just one example of how the organization supports military families. The Red Cross aims to provide a sense of community and appreciation for those who sacrifice so much for their country through events like this.

The Red Cross remains committed to serving military families, offering resources, support, and moments of celebration.

The Tiffany Circle is a community of women leaders who advance the Red Cross mission through a focused investment of time, talent and treasure by engaging and embracing women locally, nationally and internationally.

The Red Cross provides extensive support to the U.S. military, veterans and their families through programs and services. This key Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces ranges from responding to emergency needs for food, clothing and shelter, referrals to counseling services (e.g., financial, legal, mental health), respite care for caregivers and other resources that meet the unique needs of local military members, veterans and their families.