How the Red Cross is Expanding Disaster Recovery Assistance in a Changing Climate: A Chat with Jennifer Pipa, VP of Disaster Programs
2023 was a record-breaking year for billion-dollar disasters in the U.S. These extreme weather events ravaged communities and forced thousands of people from their homes, resulting in a significant need for emergency sheltering and recovery resources. This is why at the American Red Cross, we’re adapting our disaster services and growing our capacity to help families and communities recover from increasing and more frequent disasters. In a recent live chat, Jennifer Pipa, Red Cross vice president of Disaster Programs, explained more about this vital work and how we’ve transformed our disaster recovery programs to addre...
Source: Red Cross Chat - January 11, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: Disaster american red cross Climate Action Climate Change Climate Crisis disaster recovery Disaster Recovery Assistance disaster relief Disaster Response LinkedIn Live Live Chat Source Type: news

How the Red Cross is Reducing Its Environmental Footprint as Disasters Increase: A Chat with Chief Sustainability Officer Noel Anderson
Every day, American Red Cross volunteers work tirelessly to help families and communities recover as they struggle with the growing frequency and intensity of disasters. Now more than ever, the way we deliver our mission matters not only for those we serve and our workforce — but also for the planet. Since launching our ambitious climate crisis plan, we’ve been on a mission to shed light on the devastating impacts of increasing disasters and how we’re taking steps to reduce our environmental impact on the planet and build a more sustainable future for generations to follow. In a recent live chat with Red Cross Chief ...
Source: Red Cross Chat - December 18, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: Disaster american red cross Carbon Footprint Climate Change Climate Crisis disaster relief Disaster Response LinkedIn Live Live Chat Reduce consumption Sustainability Source Type: news

Service and Commitment: John Navarro is a Catalyst for Change and Community
November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the work and compassion of our Red Cross community. We could not make a lifesaving difference in the communities we serve without dedicated volunteers like John Navarro of the American Red Cross Central California Region.   As an Army veteran who faced combat during the Vietnam War, John Navarro from the Yakama Nation of Washington knows the meaning of service and sacrifice. After returning home from the battlefield, John committed the rest of his life to giving back and supporting fellow veterans in impactful ways.  John’s journey of servi...
Source: Red Cross Chat - November 30, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: Disaster Volunteers disaster action team john navarro military families Native American Heritage Month red cross california red cross central california red cross veterans Red Cross volunteers veteran appreciation Source Type: news

How the Red Cross Is Evolving Its Disaster Relief Efforts Amid the Climate Crisis: A Chat with Red Cross VP of Disaster Programs Jennifer Pipa
More communities will rely on American Red Cross services as the climate crisis causes more intense and frequent extreme weather across the country. In a recent LinkedIn live discussion, moderated by Ashleigh Banfield, Red Cross Greater New York board member and host of “Banfield” on NewsNation, we asked Jennifer Pipa, vice president of Disaster Programs at the Red Cross, about the ways we’re adapting our services and growing our disaster response capacity to help people affected by unrelenting disasters. What are the significant ways the climate crisis is affecting disaster response? “We are seeing more disasters...
Source: Red Cross Chat - October 3, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: Disaster american red cross Climate Action Climate Crisis disaster relief Disaster Response Source Type: news

Hispanic Heritage Month: Bridging Communities Together for a More Resilient Future
National Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions and cultural heritage of Hispanic and Latino Americans. We could not deliver the Red Cross mission without our many Hispanic staff, volunteers and donors. Among our dedicated Red Crossers is Diana Manzo-Prado of Central California. Diana’s Journey with the Red Cross In 2021, Diana decided to embark on a significant life change, transitioning from a career in retail to becoming a business operations coordinator for the Red Cross, where she found her footing within the organization. Diana’s inspiration to become deeply involved in...
Source: Red Cross Chat - October 3, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: Disaster american red cross community partnerships diana manzo-prado disaster operations diverse community engagement hispanic community Hispanic Heritage Month Latino Community red cross central california red cross disaster red cro Source Type: news

Panda Express Commits Largest Gift to Date — $2.2M — to Hawaii Wildfire Relief Efforts
In early August, the deadliest wildfire in U.S. history tore through the Hawaiian island of Maui. In the wake of the devastation, the American Red Cross, along with our partners, rushed to help — providing shelter, meals and emotional support. Panda Express is one of those generous partners. Almost immediately, they turned on their in-store donation program and a dollar-for-dollar corporate matching program and raised $2.2M to help Red Cross relief efforts in the wake of the fires. Red Crosser Dave Gutierrez, Senior Director of Program Management for Disaster Operations and Logistics, was deployed to Maui in the wake of...
Source: Red Cross Chat - September 1, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: Development Disaster american red cross Disaster Response Hawaii wildfires Panda Express philanthropy Source Type: news

National Youth Council Member Cissy Wang Shares Her Experience at the Inter-American Conference in the Bahamas
As a young leader, I had the privilege to attend the XXII Red Cross Inter-American Conference as the American Red Cross’ Youth Delegate. It was truly an opportunity of a lifetime to sit alongside fellow youth and National Society leaders and innovate “Local Solutions to Global Challenges,” a clearly fitting theme for the conference. A total of 34 National Societies gathered in Nassau, Bahamas with an objective of strengthening cooperation among the region’s societies and establishing a shared commitment to addressing global humanitarian concerns.   Within the American Red Cross, I serve as the Peer Outreach Wor...
Source: Red Cross Chat - July 26, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: International Volunteers american red cross Bahamas National Youth Council Red Cross Youth volunteering youth volunteers Source Type: news

People — not mosquitoes — need blood: Partnering to bolster the nation’s blood supply
Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood — and the American Red Cross works tirelessly to provide 40% of the nation’s blood supply. Each day, we must collect approximately 12,500 blood and nearly 3,000 platelet donations to meet the needs of patients across the country. During the summer months, vacations and school closures often impact blood drives, and it can be challenging to maintain an adequate supply. To help ensure Red Cross shelves stay stocked with lifesaving blood, our partner Orkin stepped up to host its “Mosquitoes Don’t Deserve a Drop” campaign for the fourth year in a row. Orkin’s Daw...
Source: Red Cross Chat - July 21, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: Blood american red cross blood donation Corporate partner philanthropy Source Type: news

Pup-paredness is a Family Effort
Pet preparedness is important to me because my dog Oakley came into my life during the Oak Fire in Mariposa. Unfortunately, the emergency conditions her owners found themselves in meant that they were unable to keep her safe during the wildfire evacuation. Because of her history, Oakley and I have taken several steps to be prepared. If we ever had to go through an emergency together, it is important to me to keep her safe. The first thing I did is build Oakley a pet emergency kit that goes with her anywhere she goes. It has items such as extra food, water, collapsible bowls, a leash, waterless doggy shampoo, towels, bags ...
Source: Red Cross Chat - July 13, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: Disaster american red cross disaster preparedness emergency preparedness pet emergency kit pet preparedness pet safety Source Type: news

10 Reasons Why You Should Download the Red Cross First Aid App  
https://redcrosschat.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/RC-First-Aid-App-Latest-Features.mp4     If your friend got a minor cut or suddenly collapsed, would you know what to do? Emergencies can strike when you least expect them and having the right information and resources at your fingertips can make all the difference. This is where the Red Cross First Aid app comes in! This powerful tool offers a wealth of knowledge, features and benefits that can empower you and any of your friends to handle emergencies responsibly and effectively. If you haven’t downloaded the First Aid app yet and are still wondering whether ...
Source: Red Cross Chat - July 6, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: Health & Safety american red cross first aid first aid app First Aid Safety First aid skills Red Cross app Source Type: news

What Pride Month Means to Service to the Armed Forces Program Manager Riley Swanson
“… Being an authentic human at the end of the day means you can excel in all areas of your life. It is better than being inauthentic.” Working for an organization like the American Red Cross that supports Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) means a lot to Regional Program Manager for Service to the Armed Forces and International Services Riley Swanson. She says the mission of the Red Cross is to prevent and alleviate human suffering, which extends to the workplace. “What people don’t realize is anytime you have to hide who you are, a part of yourself, it does cause you to know these little micro suf...
Source: Red Cross Chat - June 23, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: Uncategorized american red cross arizona DEI diversity Diversity Equity and Inclusion New Mexico Pride Month SAF service to the armed forces Source Type: news

Longtime Red Cross Partner United Airlines Transports Red Cross Supplies to Guam
Red Cross supplies are ready to be loaded into a United Airlines cargo plane heading to Guam. On Wednesday, May 24, Super Typhoon Mawar slammed into the U.S. island territory of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands with intense 140 mph winds, flooding rain and a life-threatening storm surge. The typhoon caused considerable damage, and many on the islands remain without power and safe drinking water. The Red Cross prepositioned supplies and disaster relief workers in Guam, but in the immediate aftermath of the storm, sending additional resources and support to the island was a logistical challenge. Just...
Source: Red Cross Chat - June 20, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: Development Disaster american red cross Commonweath of the Mariana Islands Disaster Response Guam Mawar Typhoon Mawar United Airlines Source Type: news

Longtime Donor State Farm Gets in the Game to Support the American Red Cross
State Farm, a longtime member of the American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP), is stepping up its Red Cross support in a unique way — by choosing the organization as a charity of choice in season 2 of its Gamerhood Challenge. Gamerhood Contestants BlackKrystel and Krystalogy. The show features eight gamers, streamers, and content creators battling each other, including Jake from State Farm, in a gaming tournament to win $100,000 for charity. Contestants BlackKrystel and Krystalogy are competing on behalf of the Red Cross, and if they win, the $100,000 prize will serve as an additional gift on top of State...
Source: Red Cross Chat - June 8, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: Development ADGP Partner american red cross BlackKrystel disaster relief Disaster Response Gamerhood Krystalogy State Farm Source Type: news

Long-time Donor State Farm Gets in the Game to Support the American Red Cross
State Farm, a long-time member of the American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP), is stepping up its Red Cross support in a unique way — by choosing the organization as a charity of choice in season 2 of its Gamerhood Challenge. Gamerhood Contestants BlackKrystel and Krystalogy. The show features eight gamers, streamers, and content creators battling each other, including Jake from State Farm, in a gaming tournament to win $100,000 for charity. Contestants BlackKrystel and Krystalogy are competing on behalf of the Red Cross, and if they win, the $100,000 prize will serve as an additional gift on top of Stat...
Source: Red Cross Chat - June 8, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: Development ADGP Partner american red cross BlackKrystel disaster relief Disaster Response Gamerhood Krystalogy State Farm Source Type: news

Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Meet Alex Pham
This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re highlighting volunteers who play an important role in helping the American Red Cross fulfill its humanitarian mission every day. They come from different backgrounds with traditions and cultures that are native to their heritage and upbringing. This month, we recognize and honor the work of our Asian American and Pacific Islander volunteers for all they do for our lifesaving mission. Meet Alex Pham, a Red Cross youth volunteer from the American Red Cross Central California region! Alex Pham is a junior at Adolfo Camarillo High School and is involved in multip...
Source: Red Cross Chat - May 31, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: Volunteers AAPI AAPI Heritage Month american red cross Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month DEI disaster Disaster Response diversity Equity And Inclusion volunteering youth volunteers Source Type: news