News and Stories of the American Red Cross Michigan Region
When talking about home fire safety, it is important to include everyone in your household. Children under five are twice as likely to die in a home fire than the rest of the US population, and an estimated 300 people a year are killed due to children playing with fire. Taking a few simple, but …
Did you know, eighty percent of Americans don’t realize home fires are the most common disaster in the nation? In a typical year, home fires claim more lives than all natural disasters combined. Yet only 26 percent of families have made and practiced their home fire escape plans. When a fire happens every second counts! …
The Red Cross served in many areas during several wars. However, the donut dollies are a unique piece of history not many know about. Women volunteered to go across oceans to serve American soldiers on enemy lines. Bringing with them a sense of familiarity and a reminder of what the soldiers were fighting for. The …
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Rosie the Riveter is a symbol of female strength and determination in a time of great need. On January 29th, she was immortalized at the Bishop Airport in Flint, MI. The sculpture, done by Joe Rundell, depicts a woman in a collared shirt and a familiar bandana. Her bicep flexed; this woman seems ready to …
March is Red Cross month! This month the Red Cross honors its volunteer heroes and asks everyone to be a hero for someone in need. There are so many ways to help others with the Red Cross. You can become a volunteer, give blood, learn skills to save lives, or donate on Red Cross Giving …
The AmeriCorps “Together We Prepare” program is looking for new members! The Together We Prepare AmeriCorps program, administered by the American Red Cross, utilizes AmeriCorps members to improve the capacity of communities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters in locations across Michigan. Today’s AmeriCorps spotlight is on Katelyn who serves in Traverse …
The AmeriCorps “Together We Prepare” program is looking for new members! The Together We Prepare AmeriCorps program, administered by the American Red Cross, utilizes AmeriCorps members to improve the capacity of communities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters in locations across Michigan. Today’s AmeriCorps spotlight is on Matthew who serves in Ann …
The AmeriCorps “Together We Prepare” program is looking for new members! The Together We Prepare AmeriCorps program, administered by the American Red Cross, utilizes AmeriCorps members to improve the capacity of communities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters in locations across Michigan. Today's AmeriCorps spotlight is on Alana who serves in Traverse …
The AmeriCorps “Together We Prepare” program is looking for new members! The Together We Prepare AmeriCorps program, administered by the American Red Cross, utilizes AmeriCorps members to improve the capacity of communities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters in locations across Michigan. Today’s AmeriCorps spotlight is on Forrest who serves in Grand …
The AmeriCorps “Together We Prepare” program is looking for new members! The Together We Prepare AmeriCorps program, administered by the American Red Cross, utilizes AmeriCorps members to improve the capacity of communities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters in locations across Michigan. Today’s AmeriCorps spotlight is on Kenneth who serves in Flint. …
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