When Taylar Sausen first got the call to deploy to Hawaii to support the wildfire relief efforts, she was hesitant to go. She would have to leave her husband and young son at home for several weeks.

“My first instinct was to say no,” Taylar said. “I had a toddler at home who…

Meet Undine Lasater, a military spouse whose journey began with excitement and challenges when she married a Major in the U.S. Army in 2010.

Their first major shift was relocating from the Philippines to Hawaii due to a permanent change of station (PCS) order, where Undine had…

More than 440 Red Crossers are helping people affected by tornadoes, large hail and flooding in multiple states as more severe weather threatens millions of people across the Southeast.

With help from our partners, we’ve been able to provide:

- 1.1K+ overnight shelter stays in…

It has been a difficult few weeks for many as severe storms from Kansas to eastern North Carolina continue to leave behind devastating damage.

Hundreds of Red Cross disaster responders across several states are working nonstop to provide people the support they desperately need,…

These Marine lifeguards are true heroes.

A day at the beach took a terrifying turn when two teenage girls became trapped in a rip current. Their father tried to rescue them, but was caught by the current, too.

That's when Marine lifeguards on duty sprung into action. They…

Hay muchas cosas a considerar al preparar a los adultos mayores para las emergencias, principalmente aquellos con necesidades médicas específicas.

Ya sea un familiar que viva contigo o un vecino cercano, aquí tienes algunos pasos que puedes seguir para asegurarte de que los…

Around the world, 16 million volunteers across 191 Red Cross and Red Crescent national societies work tirelessly every day to make a difference in their communities.

This World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, we honor those who are making the world a better place and pay tribute…

Alie Stone and her family are alive today because she prepared ahead of severe weather.

Before tornadoes swept through Sulphur, Oklahoma, on April 27, Alie gathered her emergency kit and evacuated her family to her sister's house, relying on her preparedness knowledge from the…

Severe weather has caused significant flooding in the Texas Gulf Coast, inundating neighborhoods and roadways, and initiating hundreds of water rescues and mandatory evacuations.

More than 120 Red Cross disaster workers are on the ground ensuring families have a safe place to…

In 2013, Ray Poulin went through the unimaginable. After experiencing hot flashes, cold sweats and a temperature of 106 degrees, he was diagnosed with sepsis — his body was battling an infection and going into shock.

Ray was unconscious when he arrived at the hospital, and he…

No one's a fan of hurricanes, but we can't just ignore them. 😕

Here are three things you can do this week to ensure your family is prepared ahead of the Atlantic hurricane season and from other climate disasters that may impact your area. #HurricanePreparednessWeek

It’s with a heavy heart we share that two of our drivers were killed by gunmen today in South #Darfur , #Sudan . Three other ICRC staff were injured.

The ICRC's priority is to support those most affected by this tragedy, in particular the victims’ relatives, and colleagues.

Last November, Tracy Fox stepped into a crosswalk and her life changed forever.

Tracy, one of our employees who works in Government Relations, was leaving an event at Red Cross headquarters in Washington, D.C. when she was hit by a bus. The wheels caught her left leg, and when…

9-year-old Maddy has a heart of gold! 💛 After hearing stories about people affected by disasters from her dad, who works for the Red Cross, she decided to donate her stuffed animals to kids in need.

When her dad asked her if she was sure, Maddy said, “It doesn't seem fair for…

Meet third-generation Red Cross volunteer, Rebecca Cartmell. 👋🏼

Growing up, Rebecca helped her mother and grandmother when they were both Red Cross volunteers. She'd support them in any way she could, from taking temperatures at blood drives to helping her hometown in Kentucky…

“We serve without flinching because we believe in the mission: serving those who serve, as their own sacrifices are far greater.”

Debra Cox is a member of Service to the Armed Forces Team 54, a group of 23 Red Crossers who have committed to dropping everything at home to support…

Who wouldn’t want to win some exclusive merch from their favorite star? 🤩 Today (April 30) is your last chance to enter to win one-of-a-kind prizes from various celebrities.

Every donation you make supports our disaster relief efforts across the country AND provides you with…

Our hearts break for all of those who were affected by this weekend’s devastating tornado outbreak. 💔

Since Friday, Red Cross volunteers have been working closely with local officials to assess the damage, provide safe shelter and emotional support, and distribute meals and…

“A smoke alarm is not going to save your home. It’s going to save the most precious thing you have, and that’s the people inside.”

In December, Robert Harris, who is an Army veteran, former law enforcement agent and the chief operations officer for the Louisiana Red Cross, experienced…

From the medical field, to the Air Force, to the Red Cross, Cynthia Jones-Weidman has dedicated her life to serving others.

Her sense of purpose sparked at an early age — Cynthia frequently moved as a child while her father was in the military. His dedication to his country…