American Red Cross

Princess Diana was a dedicated humanitarian throughout her life and also a Red Cross supporter. She began her journey in 1983 as patron of the British Red Cross Youth. She later helped the Red Cross raise awareness for people injured by land mines. Her support paved the way for an international treaty banning the use of anti-personnel mines, which saved countless lives. Land mines impact people long after the end of hostilities. Join our International Humanitarian Law team for a virtual event that will explore Princess Diana's work and the history of land mines on Tuesday, July 23 at noon ET. Tap here to register: https://rdcrss.org/3LQwYjX #PrincessDiana #Humanitarian #BritishRedCross #GenevaConventions #IHL

After becoming American Red Cross Minnesota & Dakotas Region volunteers last August, husband and wife Rick and Jackie recently deployed together for the first time. “We make a good team after 45 years of marriage,” Jackie said. “Volunteering is a great way to spend time together — Rick’s the driver, and I’m the navigator.” They deployed to Sioux Falls, Dakota, to distribute emergency relief supplies and support people affected by severe flooding. “Hearing people’s heartfelt stories while they were picking up supplies was so touching,” Jackie said. “Just knowing that we could help them a little while they’re going through so much — they were so appreciative of the Red Cross being there.” While this was Rick and Jackie's first deployment together, Rick is no stranger to disasters and deployments. In fact, he spent several weeks in Houston, Texas, back in May helping people recover from flooding and tornadoes. Not long after, Jackie finalized her disaster training and was able to join Rick on the road to respond to disasters across the region and country. “It’s a great opportunity to meet new people and make new friends,” Rick said. “I feel blessed that Jackie and I get to share this journey together. We return home inspired, exchanging stories, and praying for brighter days for those we’ve met.” Do you have a partner-in-crime you’d like to volunteer with? Tag them in the comments and encourage them to sign up to volunteer ➡️ https://rdcrss.org/3Whwacm

Joyce Horne is no stranger to wildfires. That’s why she's always ready to evacuate to a shelter with her essentials — a sewing machine and supplies included. 🪡🧵 She finds comfort in being surrounded by people and having access to resources like food and a place to charge her phone, while she focuses on her next quilting project. Joyce evacuated her Fresno County, CA, home when she saw the wildfires creeping up over the mountain. “It would be a nightmare to wake up to a wildfire,” she said. “When I see smoke, poof...I’m gone. There are just too many variables.” Having lived through the Rough Fire — California’s largest wildfire in 2015 — Joyce is always prepared to evacuate at a moment's notice. Although these recent wildfires have interrupted Joyce’s regularly scheduled sewing club, she’s offering free sewing lessons to anyone in the shelter interested in learning how to quilt. If you're a skilled quilter, we'd love to see your work! Share one of your latest projects in the comments below. ❤️

Chey Carner was at home sleeping when Hurricane Beryl swept through her community. She woke up to the sound of trickling water and her French doors in the kitchen blown open. She struggled to close them during the storm, but the winds were too strong. They even caused a tree to fall on her home. Fortunately, she remained safe and went to a Red Cross shelter with her dog, Malcolm. People like Chey are taking things day by day as they recover from the destruction and prolonged power outages left behind by Beryl. As thousands remain without power, hundreds of Red Cross disaster responders are doing all they can to keep people comfortable in shelters and provide food, drinking water, and other essential resources in affected communities. The road to recovery will be hard for many but your support can make all the difference. Donate to help people affected by Beryl in the United States by visiting https://rdcrss.org/3Sd81CA or texting ‘BERYL’ to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

We asked our Talent Acquisition team to share the tips they would provide job seekers when it comes to interviews. Here's what our pro, Elizabeth Reardon said: - Arrive a few minutes early to your interview, whether you’re in-person or remote, and use this short window to do something that calms your nerves, like breathing exercises. - Have a well-crafted elevator pitch ready to go that highlights your experience. Any longer than 1-2 minutes, and you risk losing their interest. - After the interview, send a note to the team thanking them for their time. It doesn’t need to be long — just a few sentences to show appreciation and reiterate your interest in the job and company.

"You saved my son's life." Those were the words shared over an emotional phone call Jacquelyn Stange received after performing CPR on a stranger. On her way home from picking up her daughter from preschool, Jacquelyn saw a young man lying in the middle of the road. As a registered nurse, she knew she had to help. "It was snowing and it was cold," Jacquelyn said. "I immediately pulled over and threw my car in park." Jacquelyn realized the young man wasn't breathing and didn't have a pulse. She quickly performed CPR until EMTs arrived and took over. "The one thing that kept going through my mind was that he has a mom and a dad, and it's the week before Christmas," Jacquelyn said. The young man, Giustino, had collapsed and suffered cardiac arrest while running. A few days after the incident, Jacquelyn got the phone call from Giustino's mom to say he was recovering, calling her their family's "angel." For her brave actions, Jacquelyn was awarded a local Hero Award from the American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania Region. Giustino and his loved ones attended the ceremony to show their gratitude. To this day, Jacquelyn and Giustino still stay in touch. "I'm looking forward to seeing him grow into an adult and seeing where his life takes him," Jacquelyn said. ❤️

Meet Renato Fuentes, one of the amazing members of our team. Renato works as a multicultural communications manager, but his connection with the Red Cross started in Mexico City, where he grew up. “In Mexico, the Red Cross has a very great reputation,” Renato said. “It’s going to sound very cliché, but it’s been one of my dreams to work for the Red Cross.” Renato became a paramedic with Cruz Roja Mexicana I.A.P. in Mexico before moving to Tennessee in 2021. Just one year later, he joined the American Red Cross as a volunteer Spanish translator. Renato excelled in his role and now holds his current position. As a multicultural communications manager, Renato advocates for more bilingual volunteers to join us to ensure we can better serve Spanish-speaking communities. “This goes beyond translations,” Renato said. “We can translate a flyer about a blood drive, but what happens when Spanish-only speakers go to the blood drive and then there’s no one there who can translate for them?” We're incredibly lucky to have Renato as a leader on our team. ❤️ #RedCrossCareers

Can you perform these steps in the water, in order, without stopping? This ability could save your life in an emergency. Knowing this swimming sequence is an essential part of being water smart. Learn and practice it, and encourage others to do the same. 🏊🏾

One week after Hurricane Beryl’s landfall, almost 300,000 people remain without power and air conditioning as dangerous high temperatures continue to smother southeast Texas. In addition, many have lost or endured extensive damage to their homes. As 600+ disaster responders focus on providing emergency shelter and supplies to communities still suffering, here are three things you can do right now to help people in need during this challenging time: ➡️ Donate financially to help people who have been affected. Help ensure they don't go through this difficult time alone. ➡️ Sign up to become a Red Cross volunteer so that you can help us prepare for and respond to increasing disasters across the country like Beryl. ➡️ Schedule an appointment to give blood and ensure it’s available for hospital patients in need. It's the blood already on the shelves that helps during an emergency.

Days after Hurricane Beryl touched down in Texas, flooding communities and causing massive power outages, Red Cross disaster teams are focused on supporting the growing need for emergency shelter as people seek relief from continuing extreme heat. Read from our Vice President of Disaster Operations and Logistics Brad Kieserman about what communities are facing after the storm and how you can help in this #LinkedInArticle. You can help people affected by Hurricane Beryl in the United States by making a donation at https://rdcrss.org/3Lkxfew, calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or texting 'BERYL’ to 90999 to make a $10 donation. #HurricaneBeryl #DisasterRelief #DisasterResponse