A list of our most recent news articles:

8/1/2008 — Brickyard Victory Pushes Racing for Relief Donation Over $25,000
Team 48 Driver Jimmie Johnson and Lowe’s Racing for Relief Raises Thousands for Red Cross Relief
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10/19/2007 — Free Fire Safety Clinics Offered in October
Developed with American Red Cross expertise, the clinics are available in Home Depot stores and online.
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10/12/2007 — Annual Campaign Seeks Support from Federal Workers
The generous support of federal employees makes a difference in communities across the nation.
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7/3/2007 — Grounded in Tradition, Changing the Future
A new Red Cross leadership group provides a “window” on the women who make a difference in communities across America.
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3/12/2007 — American Red Cross Presents Humanitarian Award to Clorox at Daytona
Together, Clorox and the Red Cross are "Dedicated to a Healthier World" to help raise awareness of the need to prevent and prepare for emergencies.
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2/13/2007 — Overnight storm, apparent tornado strike New Orleans area
Residents and visitors in New Orleans and surrounding communities received a rude and frightening awakening when an apparent tornado struck the area at 3:30 this morning, knocking out power and damaging buildings including homes and hotels.
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2/9/2007 — Advocates lead the battle against measles
They come in all ages, genders, ethnicities and from all walks of life. They are students and teachers, parents and children, board members and young professionals. Who are they? They are American Red Cross volunteers and measles advocates, who are responsible for raising awareness and support for the Measles Initiative.
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12/5/2006 — American Red Cross Receives Four Stars from Charity Navigator
While the holiday season is a time to reflect on all we are thankful for, the Red Cross is thankful for each and every one of their donors. In order to give thanks, the organization works hard to put donor dollars to good use and for the fifth consecutive year, the American Red Cross has been named a four-star charity by the non-profit site Charity Navigator.
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11/22/2006 — Thanks for Giving: Planned Gifts — Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow
While many people are giving thanks for the blessings or gifts they have received over the last year, there are those who are thinking about what they have been blessed to give and will leave behind someday – in the hopes of making the world a better place.
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11/13/2006 — American Red Cross says “Thanks for Giving”
Days are shorter and chillier, trees are dressed in autumnal hues of gold, brown, orange and red and familiar comfort foods cook away as thoughts turn to family, friends and blessings to be counted — it is a time for reflection and for giving thanks.
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11/8/2006 — Dance-a-thon fundraiser supports Measles Initiative
Led by their president, Gopal Narsimhamurthy, the Youth Council of the American Red Cross of Central New Jersey sponsored a dance-a-thon that raised nearly $10,000 for the Measles Initiative.
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11/7/2006 — New York students raise money to fight measles
In between mastering the latest video game and coping with math homework, some may think the busy youth of today do not have time to volunteer or lend a hand to help someone in need. However, many youth in America are finding a bond with other children around the world who need their help to fight a disease that has been virtually eradicated in the U.S.
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10/18/2006 — Students raise $2,500 with Spaghetti Dinner to benefit the Measles Initiative
What do a spaghetti dinner for 300 people and young children in Africa have in common? Thirty high school seniors at C.W. Baker High School in Baldwinsville, New York completed 10 hours of required community service by hosting a spaghetti dinner at their school cafeteria.
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9/13/2006 — Sprint Golf Tournament Raises Record Amount for Red Cross
Corporate leaders braved the rainy weather Monday, Sept. 11, 2006, to raise more than $1 million for the American Red Cross at the fourth annual Sprint Leadership Invitational Charity Event Golf Tournament.
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9/11/2006 — September 11th Recovery Program, a Legacy of Compassion
On a beautiful, sunny autumn morning in 2001, business as usual in Manhattan came to a halt when an airplane hit the World Trade Center.
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9/1/2006 — Kuwait Donation Used to Shore Up Disaster Response along the Gulf
Fifteen sparkling new American Red Cross feeding trucks are now ready to bring nourishment and comfort to those in need this hurricane season, thanks to a $25 million donation from Kuwait.
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8/18/2006 — Ready When the Time Comes Volunteer Program Expands
Ready When the Time Comes, a corporate volunteer program, is a national partnership between the American Red Cross and Grainger designed to tap into the organization and manpower resources of American businesses to create a corps of volunteers that can be mobilized during an emergency.
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