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01.31.2012 Red Cross Needs Type O Donors To Give Blood Now
The American Red Cross is asking eligible donors with Type O blood to make an appointment to give now to help ensure there are blood products available for patients in need. Learn more about the need for Type O blood. Someone is counting on you right now. Please schedule your donation today. read more »
01.06.2012 Haiti: Two Years Later
Two years after the Haiti earthquake, the American Red Cross is helping people rebuild their homes and their lives and improving communities with health, water and sanitation projects. In a two-year update, the American Red Cross highlighted its emergency work after the 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti on January 12, 2010, as well as its recovery efforts over the past year. read more »
12.06.2011 Poll Finds Americans Want to Give Meaningful Gifts
"No matter their personal financial hardships, Americans still want to give,” said Angela Broome, local American Red Cross CEO. “Rather than giving a gift someone won’t use, people want to give meaningfully and know their gift is making a difference.” read more »
12.01.2011 Presbyterian, Red Cross Team up for “The 12 Days of Giving”
Replace the stress and hustle and bustle this holiday season with the hope and inspiration of the “12 Days of Giving.” Come out to donate blood or platelets at the Charlotte or Huntersville Red Cross Donor Centers from December 4 – 15, 2011 and put a smile on the face of a sick child at the same time. Also, learn the many ways blood has helped save lives through the stories of real local patients. read more »
11.22.2011 Be safe while cooking this holiday season
The kitchen is the place where family and friends love to gather, but it is also the setting of more fires than any other room in the house. Cooking is the number one cause of home fires in this country and during the holidays, the American Red Cross wants everyone to be aware of steps they should take to avoid a fire while cooking. read more »
10.18.2011 Who wants barbecue?
Local blood donors are in for a big treat…a Big Deal Combo, that is! The American Red Cross and Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q are teaming up for the “Giving Blood IS a Big Deal” promotion through the end of the year. From now through December 31, 2011, all presenting blood and platelet donors at the Charlotte or Huntersville Donor Centers will receive a coupon for a FREE Big Deal Combo at Sonny’s Bar-B-Q. read more »
10.13.2011 Learn about fire prevention
The most effective way to protect yourself and your home from fire is to identify and remove fire hazards. Sixty-five percent of home fire deaths occur in homes with no working smoke alarms. During a home fire, working smoke alarms and a fire escape plan that has been practiced regularly can save lives. Learn more read more »
08.27.2011 Red Cross relief efforts underway for Hurricane Irene
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08.10.2011 Elaine Lyerly to serve as national chair of American Red Cross Tiffany Circle
Elaine Lyerly, CEO of Charlotte-based Lyerly Agency, is honored to be named to the position of National Chair for the Tiffany Circle of the American Red Cross. As a long-time supporter and volunteer of the American Red Cross, Lyerly has experience with many local and national level positions including serving on a national task force to look into the Red Cross’ ability to raise non-eposidoic contributions. read more »
08.07.2011 Volunteers assist multiple families after flash flooding
Volunteers from the American Red Cross staffed a shelter for two nights for those displaced by flash floods that occurred Friday, Aug. 5. Follow updates on this and other news:
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08.01.2011 In case you didn’t notice - it’s hot!
As temperatures rise, the Red Cross offers safety tips for staying cool. In addition, the massive heat wave encompassing much of the country is hurting blood collections at a time when the Red Cross has been working to rebuild its inventories to adequate levels. read more »
07.11.2011 Local Red Cross Blood Supply Drops to Critically Low Levels
The American Red Cross is facing a critical blood shortage and has issued an appeal for blood donors. Eligible blood donors are asked to please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to find a blood drive and to make an appointment. read more »
07.06.2011 Local volunteers head to North Dakota to assist with flood response
As some Minot, N. Dak., residents are allowed back into neighborhoods where the water has receded, the American Red Cross is deploying crews to offer food, water and other supplies to help those returning home. read more »
06.23.2011 Local Red Cross raises more than $1 million
Thanks to Mr. Howard Levine and the generosity of our community, the local American Red Cross has raised more than $1 million for local programs and services. read more »
06.21.2011 Blood type O Negative at critically low levels
The supply of type O negative blood at the American Red Cross has dropped to critically low levels. Type O negative blood is always in high demand because it can be transfused to patients with any blood type, especially in emergency situations. Call 1-800-REDCROSS to make an appointment today. read more »
06.16.2011 Chapter honors volunteers at annual meeting
At the Greater Carolinas Chapter annual meeting, staff and volunteers celebrated a year of accomplishments. Eight volunteers were presented awards for their outstanding work toward helping the Red Cross mission. read more »
06.07.2011 Survey: Nearly 80 percent of Americans plan water-related summer activities, but a third lack skills
“Water safety is important for swimmers and non-swimmers alike, and the best thing anyone can do to help stay safe during water-related activities is to learn how to swim,” said Ann Holt, regional director of health and safety at the local American Red Cross. Get Trained read more »
04.18.2011 American Red Cross responds to NC tornadoes
The American Red Cross continues to respond with help to people affected by the storms in North Carolina, and your local Red Cross has deployed volunteers to Raleigh to help those affected. Follow Red Cross response to the North Carolina tornadoes:
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04.04.2011 Donate blood for a chance at round-trip tickets
For your chance to “Spring to the Skies,” simply stop by your local Red Cross donation center from April 1 to June 30, 2011 to donate blood or platelets. Two lucky presenting donors will be selected at random to receive a pair of round-trip tickets. Blood can be safely donated every 56 days. Most healthy people age 17 and older, or 16 with parental consent, who weigh at least 110 pounds, are eligible to donate blood and platelets. Donors who are 18 and younger must also meet specific height and weight requirements. For more information or to schedule an appointment to donate, call 1-800-RED CROSS (733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org. read more »
03.14.2011 American Red Cross announces new regional chief executive officer
Angela A. Broome will provide leadership as Regional Chief Executive Officer for the American Red Cross, Carolina Piedmont Region, which covers 14 counties in North Carolina: Alexander, Anson, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly and Union. read more »
03.11.2011 Follow news on Japan quake, ensuing tsunami
One of the largest quakes the world has ever seen hit Japan, triggering tsunami waves.
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02.28.2011 Panthers owner matches Howard Levine’s $250,000 challenge gift
On Feb. 18, an article ran in The Charlotte Observer announcing Mr. Levine’s personal challenge gift. By mid-morning, the Red Cross received a letter hand-written by Mr. Richardson noting that he and his wife, Rosalind, would like to match Levine’s donation. read more »
02.16.2011 American Red Cross Commits $2.7 Million to Help 3,000 Haitian Children Return to School
The program, which targets children and youth ages five through 19, provides vouchers to cover the cost of school fees. read more »
02.09.2011 Help the blood supply recover!
With this latest round of severe winter storms, the Red Cross has been unable to collect blood in certain parts of the country, and has been forced to cancel over 750 blood drives and over 28,000 scheduled blood donations since January 1. read more »
02.03.2011 Red Cross responds to early morning fire
Volunteers from the Greater Carolinas Chapter of the American Red Cross responded to a two-alarm fire on Springfield Drive this morning. read more »
02.02.2011 Red Cross Ready to Respond to Severe Winter Weather
The American Red Cross is ready to respond to the destructive winter storm that is affecting the country from just east of the Rocky Mountains to the coast of New England.
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01.25.2011 Severe Winter Weather Causes Lowest January Blood Supply in a Decade
Severe winter weather throughout much of the eastern half of the United States in recent weeks has caused the cancellation of more than 14,000 blood and platelet donations through the American Red Cross, more than 3,200 of which were in the Carolinas Region. The severity of the impact has stressed even the Red Cross’ robust national inventory management system, which can move blood products to where they’re needed most, such as when severe weather hits. read more »
10.27.2010 Communities in Lincoln, Catawba counties struck
Tuesday evening, severe storms ripped through Catawba and Lincoln county communities. The American Red Cross is on the scene working with displaced families and first responders. Make a donation read more »
10.21.2010 Red Cross and Heart Association change first aid guidelines
Among the revisions are updated recommendations for the treatment of snake bites, anaphylaxis (shock), jellyfish stings and severe bleeding. The First Aid Guidelines are being published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. read more »
10.05.2010 Local volunteers help relief efforts on the Coast
The Carolina Piedmont Region of the Red Cross has deployed 21 volunteers to help with relief coordination and mass care. read more »
09.28.2010 Blood donors can “fly into the holidays”
The weather is changing and the holidays are quickly approaching. One thing that remains the same is the constant need for blood. Present to donate with the American Red Cross, and take flight! read more »
09.22.2010 American Red Cross marks 20 years of helping Holocaust survivors reconnect
“The need to know what happened to a parent, sibling or child who vanished without a trace never goes away,” said Gail McGovern, president and CEO with the American Red Cross. “More than 60 years since the liberation, many families are still searching for answers and struggling to understand.”
The American Red Cross Holocaust and War Victims Tracing Center on Friday will commemorate two decades of providing essential answers to survivors and their families about loves ones who have been missing since the Second World War. read more »
09.07.2010 Red Cross host Sept. 11 rememberance blood drive
The American Red Cross is partnering with the Charlotte Motor Speedway to host a blood drive in rememberance of the first responders of Sept. 11 read more »
08.31.2010 American Red Cross readies as Earl heads toward NC
The Category 4 storm is bearing down on the U.S.
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08.24.2010 Five Years After Katrina
While nation is better prepared for a major disaster than 2005, more needs to be done read more »
08.23.2010 Red Cross issues urgent need for blood
”There is a critical need for blood donors now,” said Joyce H. Brendel, chief executive officer for the Carolinas Blood Services Region of the Red Cross. “This summer we have had a particularly difficult time recruiting enough blood donors to meet the requirements of our community’s hospitals and the patients they serve.” read more »
08.17.2010 Red Cross becomes primary blood supplier of area hospitals
Effective September 1, 2010, the American Red Cross will become the primary supplier of blood and blood products for the following health care facilities in the Greater Charlotte area: Presbyterian Hospital, Presbyterian Hospital—Huntersville, Presbyterian Hospital—Matthews, Presbyterian Orthopaedic Hospital, Presbyterian Hemby Children’s Hospital, Upstate Carolina Medical Center in Gaffney, SC. read more »
08.05.2010 Red Cross finance officer wins CFO of the Year Award
Jeff Woodall, chief administrative officer for the local American Red Cross, on Thursday received the Charlotte Business Journal’s 2010 CFO of the Year Award for a Small Nonprofit. read more »
07.21.2010 2010 Lake Norman Excursion a Success!
The annual fundraising bicycle ride raised more than $20,000 for the local Red Cross. read more »
06.30.2010 Have a safe Fourth of July
This Fourth of July, friends and loved ones all across the country will gather to celebrate our nation's independence and what is for many, the unofficial start of summer. If your traditions include fireworks, barbecues, or relaxing days at the pool or beach, the American Red Cross can help you prevent emergencies and enjoy a safer holiday. read more »
06.23.2010 Ways you can stay safe during high temperatures
A heat wave is a prolonged period of excessive heat, often combined with excessive humidity. Generally temperatures are 10 degrees or more above the average high temperature for the region during summer months, last for a long period of time and occur with high humidity as well. Heat Wave Safety Checklist read more »
06.10.2010 URGENT NEED FOR TYPE O NEGATIVE BLOOD
The supply of type O negative blood at the American Red Cross has dropped to critically low levels. Type O negative blood is always in high demand because it can be transfused to patients with any blood type, especially in emergency situations. Click here to find a blood drive near you. read more »
05.25.2010 CEO Pamela Jefsen announces resignation
Since joining the Red Cross 25 years ago, Pamela Jefsen has embodied a true sense of passion and commitment to the Red Cross mission. read more »
05.24.2010 Red Cross shelters 14 after Sunday’s apartment fire
"Six fires in one weekend is very unusual – no matter what time of year it is,” said Rick Schou, director of Emergency Services for the Greater Carolinas Chapter. “We are already running on a very tight budget for the year, so providing the assistance to these families is going to further stretch those resources. And we’re going to continue to provide that assistance, because without it, many of these families would be homeless.” read more »
05.06.2010 Red Cross sends two local volunteers to Nashville floods
“It’s amazing to see how grateful people are when you give them a meal," said volunteer Vicki Campbell. "You know you’re making a difference.” Flood waters are receding in Tennessee, Kentucky and Mississippi, and the Red Cross continues to provide people with a safe place to stay and is assessing the best way to help those whose homes have been damaged. read more »
05.04.2010 Red Cross Responds to Historic Southern Floods
The American Red Cross has opened more than two dozen shelters in response to a powerful weather system that generated tornadoes and caused severe flooding across the South. More than 1,000 people sought safety from the storms in Red Cross shelters.
People can send a $10 donation to help those affected by disasters across the country by texting ‘REDCROSS’ to 90999. read more »
05.03.2010 Local Red Cross responding to local and national disasters
The local chapter of the American Red Cross has responded to a major fire each day in the Charlotte area since Friday, and on Sunday sent a volunteer with an Emergency Response Communications Vehicle to Nashville, Tenn., to assist with the response to flooding.
Local Red Cross officials estimate these responses could cost the chapter upward of $10,000. read more »
03.09.2010 American Red Cross opening shelter after early-morning fire
As the local chapter of the American Red Cross prepares to open a shelter for displaced residents, officials estimate the disaster response will cost the chapter upward of $30,000. read more »
03.03.2010 Red Cross responds to Chile earthquake
The American Red Cross is responding to the strong 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile, increasing the initial pledge to $250,000 from its International Response Fund for relief operations. read more »
03.01.2010 Red Cross to award three for life-saving efforts
It was a slow morning at the Park Crossing Recreation Club on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009. Twenty-three-year-old lifeguard Aly Andrews watched from the chair as 13-year-old Ian Shaver and his friends played in the shallow end of the pool. read more »
01.26.2010 Latino community collects $40,000 for Haiti relief
On Sunday, the Latino community came together with Compare Foods, Jesus Ministry Inc., Norsan Radio Group and Alex Ruiz Productions to collect funds during a radio-thon at the Compare Foods Supermarkets in Charlotte, Monroe and Gastonia. The events raised more than $40,000, all of which will go toward helping the people in Haiti. read more »
01.20.2010 Memorial for Robert Fechner
Cornelius, NC -- Col. Fechner, 67, former CEO of the Carolinas Blood Region, left on his journey to heaven on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 from the Levine-Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. read more »
01.13.2010 Red Cross response in Haiti
On Jan. 12, a series of earthquakes with magnitude 6.5 to 7.3 struck Haiti. Find out what the Red Cross is doing. Help Now read more »
01.13.2010 American Red Cross urges “Day On” of service
Instead of a “day off” for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, volunteer! read more »
01.11.2010 Red Cross issues urgent need for blood
Type O negative and B negative blood supply drops to emergency levels read more »
01.05.2010 Stay warm!
Bone chilling temperatures have gripped much of the country, and the American Red Cross urges everyone to be safe and prepare as much as possible. read more »
12.16.2009 Holiday Safety
With last-minute gifts to buy, social events to attend and family and friends to visit while the weather outside is frightful, the American Red Cross has 12 days of health and safety tips to make the holiday season safe, happy and bright. read more »
12.15.2009 Donate Blood during holiday season
Thousands of people donate blood in our area each year, and their generous gift has helped save countless lives. read more »
12.01.2009 Red Cross Launches New Holiday Campaign
Gifts that Save the Day is a new holiday giving campaign that inspires people to make a gift that can save the day for those in need. Through the online catalog at www.redcross.org/gifts, people can make a donation that could provide food and shelter for a disaster victim for a day; a military comfort kit with a robe, phone card and other supplies for a wounded warrior; or a month of basic necessities for a family in another country who lost everything in a disaster. read more »
11.23.2009 Don’t Let the Flu Ruin Your Holiday
With H1N1 flu causing illness all across the country, the American Red Cross has some steps to take that will lessen the chances of getting sick over the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend. read more »
11.09.2009 Send a “Touch of Home” to Service Members
“One holiday card is all it takes to make a difference in the life of the millions of active duty military men and women, veterans and family members,” said Pamela Jefsen, regional CEO of the Carolina Piedmont Region of the American Red Cross. read more »
10.28.2009 Red Cross Offers the “Trick” to Safety this Halloween
With Halloween right around the corner and H1N1 flu widespread across the country, the American Red Cross offers tips to help parents and children celebrate safely this year. read more »
10.19.2009 Get informed on H1N1 and avoid the flu this season
Follow these tips to avoid contracting H1N1 or the seasonal flu. read more »
09.27.2009 Local volunteers assist with floods
More than a dozen American Red Cross volunteers from the Charlotte metropolitan area have deployed for Georgia to assist in the response to recent flooding. read more »
09.23.2009 Red Cross volunteer heads to Georgia to assist with flood response
Davey Crockett has volunteered with the Greater Carolinas Chapter since Hurricane Katrina read more »
09.21.2009 Are we ready for another Hugo?
American Red Cross suggests tips to prepare you and your family read more »
09.17.2009 Red Cross presents Hurricane Hugo exhibit
Museum exhibit recalls Hurricane Hugo destruction with “Blindsided by Disaster” at Levine Museum of the New South. read more »
08.27.2009 American Red Cross celebrates United Way announcement
On Thursday morning, Jane McIntyre, CEO of the United Way of the Central Carolinas, announced to a room packed with agency representatives that the Levine Foundation would match up to $1 million in funds for the Community Care Fund. read more »
08.25.2009 Carolina News Channel 36 to Hold 4th Annual Blood Drive August 27
Carolina News Channel 36, will hold its 4th Annual Blood Drive, Thursday, August 27 in support of the American Red Cross. All presenting donors will be entered into a drawing to win one of three $1,000 gas cards and will receive an American Red Cross T-Shirt! read more »
08.24.2009 Red Cross teams up for successful feeding drill
In the event of a natural disaster hitting the Tar Heel State, the American Red Cross, Johnson & Wales University, a world-renowned culinary institution and SUBWAY® restaurants of North Carolina are joining forces to provide meals for the victims. read more »
08.20.2009 Red Cross vehicle vandalized
Late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning, an American Red Cross disaster response vehicle, nicknamed “Fred,” was vandalized in front of the Red Cross building at 2401 Park Road. read more »
08.13.2009 Red Cross teams up with SUBWAY® and Johnson & Wales to prepare for disaster
Drill set for Monday, Aug. 24, in JWU, Charlotte Culinary Labs read more »
08.10.2009 Red Cross urgest safety during times of extreme heat
When the dog days of summer deliver hot temperatures and high humidity, the American Red Cross, Greater Carolinas Chapter, urges residents to take precautions against the heat. read more »
08.05.2009 Charlotte entrepreneur selected to lead American Red Cross network of women donors
Elaine Lyerly named national co-chair of Red Cross Tiffany Circle Society of Women Leaders read more »
08.04.2009 RED CROSS ISSUES URGENT CALL FOR BLOOD DONORS
The American Red Cross urges individuals to donate blood as soon as possible. The current blood supply has dropped critically low throughout the Southeast. Donors of all blood types are welcome, but there is an urgent need for type O negative, B negative and A negative blood donors. read more »
07.29.2009 Carolina News Channel 36 to hold annual blood drive Aug. 27
WCNC-TV, News Channel 36, will hold its 4th Annual Blood Drive, Thursday, August 27 in support of the American Red Cross. All presenting donors will be entered into a drawing to win one of three $1,000 gas cards. read more »
07.29.2009 Lake Norman Excursion a huge success!
Thanks to about 800 bike riders, the Lake Norman Excursion this year was a huge success. read more »
07.14.2009 Give blood and see America
Summer is a great time for families across America to hit the open road in search of fun and adventure. However, it is also an important time to help save lives by donating blood with the American Red Cross. And this summer, for three lucky blood donors, giving the “Gift of Life” and summer road trips will go hand-in-hand. read more »
07.08.2009 Lake Norman Excursion benefits the American Red Cross
The upcoming 2009 Lake Norman Excursion bicycle ride on Saturday, July 18, is an opportunity to raise money for the Greater Carolinas Chapter of the American Red Cross. read more »
06.25.2009 United Way funding cuts put severe strain on Red Cross services
United Way of the Central Carolinas cut local Red Cross services nearly $500,000. Of that, $171,000 was cut from Emergency and Disaster Relief. read more »
06.22.2009 Camp Save-a-Life encourages summer blood donations
The American Red Cross will help blood and platelet donors relive the fun of summer camp with Camp Save A Life in July. The 15-day program, slated for July 1-15, gives donors an opportunity to save lives by donating much-needed blood for local patients during the critical summer season. read more »
06.22.2009 Give a Pint, Get a Pint Blood Drive
Give a Pint, Get a Pint Blood Drive read more »
06.01.2009 CPR training proves life-saving for 2-year-old
Two-year-old Harper Riffle and his 4-year-old twin sisters were playing happily on their swing set in their Union County backyard when the unthinkable happened. read more »
05.28.2009 Give blood, save lives and party like a rock star
Music fans willing to help save lives by donating blood to the American Red Cross can get the VIP treatment at the Vans Warped Tour on July 23 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Charlotte or on July 28 at Lakewood Amphitheatre in Atlanta. read more »
05.06.2009 Red Cross offers safety tips for severe weather
Severe weather on its way; Red Cross urges preparedness read more »
05.06.2009 Shelter opened due to local flooding
The Greater Carolinas Chapter of the American Red Cross opened a shelter Tuesday evening for residents displaced by local flooding. read more »
04.28.2009 American Red Cross offers Pandemic Preparedness course
As reports of human swine flu cases surface, many people in our nation are taking measures to ensure they are protected. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have not raised the pandemic threat level, the Red Cross would like to prepare our communities. read more »
04.27.2009 Red Cross Urges Preparedness during Swine Flu Outbreak
Red Cross Urges Preparedness during Swine Flu Outbreak read more »
04.27.2009 Red Cross to award two scholarships this summer
RED CROSS TO AWARD TWO SCHOLARSHIPS THIS SUMMER read more »
03.27.2009 Local Red Cross deploys four in response to North Dakota flooding
Four volunteers from the Greater Carolinas Chapter of the American Red Cross will deploy this weekend to assist in the response to the massive flooding in North Dakota. read more »
03.25.2009 Club Red hosts Sirens and Shields
The relationship between first responders and the American Red Cross is an important one. read more »
03.25.2009 Sail the Seas with the Red Cross
Red Cross to Give Away Three Cruises for Two read more »
03.12.2009 Red Cross helps mark destruction of Cavalier Apartments
Red Cross helps mark destruction of Cavalier Apartments read more »
03.06.2009 American Red Cross hosts Safe Family Day
Across the Carolina Piedmont Region, the American Red Cross hosts “Safe Family Day” where you and your loved ones can receive potential life-saving training — for FREE! read more »
03.05.2009 Single-family fire displaces three
The Greater Carolinas Chapter of the American Red Cross was alerted around 5 a.m. Thursday to a fire on Woodvale Place. Three individuals – two adults and one child – were displaced as a result of the fire, which started around 4:30 a.m. The Red Cross is providing assistance for food, clothing and shelter. read more »
03.03.2009 American Red Cross launches Heroes campaign
When Penny Kimbrough lost her Iredell County home on Dec. 10, she lost more than a house. She didn’t have clothes, bedding, medicine for her family and – of course – food. Thankfully, the Greater Carolinas Chapter of the American Red Cross was able to provide her assistance for all of these things – as well as a place for her nine-member family to stay. read more »
02.28.2009 President Obama proclaims March is American Red Cross Month
March has officially been declared Red Cross Month by order of a Presidential Proclamation signed by President Barack Obama on Friday, marking the 66th time the month of March has been celebrated in honor of the organization. read more »
02.27.2009 Tiffany Circle paves the way for women’s philanthropy
Melanie Sabelhaus is used to hearing, “I had no idea.” It’s a common response she gets as she travels around the country, speaking to groups of women about her passion – the American Red Cross. read more »
02.18.2009 American Red Cross provides assistance after multi-alarm fire
Capt. Rob Brisley of the Charlotte Fire Department reported a two-story house under construction in the 500 block of Iverson Way was “fully involved” with the fire, which affected four homes in the surrounding area. Residents in those structures were temporarily displaced due to the fire. The Red Cross is providing assistance to at least four clients and will continue to provide help on a case-by-case basis. read more »
02.11.2009 Red Cross responds to three-alarm fire affecting 19 apartments
The Red Cross is working with the management of the apartment complex to place affected residents in other vacant apartments in Creekwood or other complexes owned by the company. read more »