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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
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 »
01.29.2009 American Red Cross honors young blood donation advocate
Lizzie Bell was born with a rare blood condition that requires her to receive blood transfusions every few weeks. Lizzie and her mother have made it their mission to raise awareness about the on-going need for blood. read more »
01.21.2009 Eaton helps fund disaster relief
The Eaton Corporation, which has more than 800,000 employees worldwide, has awarded the American Red Cross, Greater Carolinas Chapter, with a $15,000 grant to fund local disaster relief. read more »
01.16.2009 Greater Carolinas Chapter CEO involved in similar plane crash 10 years ago
Pamela Jefsen knows all too well how the passengers aboard US Airways Flight #1549 felt Thursday night. read more »
01.15.2009 American Red Cross responding to US Airways crash
The Greater Carolinas Chapter of the American Red Cross is providing mental health and health services professionals for concerned friends and family members after the crash of a passenger flight en route to Charlotte. read more »
01.13.2009 American Red Cross responds to three-alarm house fire
The Greater Carolinas Chapter of the American Red Cross responded to a three-alarm house fire Tuesday morning in Ballantyne. The Charlotte Fire Department extinguished the fire, which caused no injuries. read more »
01.08.2009 The American Red Cross sends aid as humanitarian situation worsens in Gaza
The American Red Cross is contributing $250,000 to support the ongoing work of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to address the growing humanitarian needs from the conflict in the Gaza Strip. read more »
01.05.2009 First Aid training put to use at the American Red Cross
A volunteer with the Greater Carolinas Chapter suffered a mini-stroke Dec. 1 while at the chapter. Fortunately, supervisor and friend Sandra Peake was there to help. read more »
11.13.2008 American Red Cross offers Continuing Education Credits
Learn more about our Continuing Education Credits. Gain or maintain licenses or certifications by taking Red Cross courses in a variety of subjects and obtain CEUs. read more »
11.03.2008 I Give Blood, Will You?
Thousands of people donate blood in our area each year, and their generous gift has saved countless lives. BUT, the need for blood is constant, so this winter the American Red Cross is encouraging blood and platelet donors to challenge their family, friends and colleagues by saying, "I Give Blood. Will You?" read more »
10.28.2008 Be a part of this year’s premier pre-holiday bash
The Red Hot Turkey Bash is an annual social event that benefits the Greater Carolinas Chapter. To find out more, click here or call (704) 643-3038. read more »
12.09.2008 Red Cross asks you to join “National Day of Giving” Dec. 13
The Red Cross has designated Dec. 13 the “National Day of Giving for the American Red Cross” as part of its efforts to reach the $100 million fundraising goal for the Campaign for Disaster Relief, which the organization launched in September. read more »
10.21.2008 Greater Carolinas Chapter responds to home fires
The Greater Carolinas Chapter responded to two home fires Monday in the Charlotte area. The Charlotte Fire Department also responded to the fires, which were ruled accidental. read more »
10.06.2008 Golf tournament a success!
It was blue skies and all smiles at the American Red Cross Annual Charity Golf Tournament. read more »
09.16.2008 Red Cross chapters continue disaster relief efforts
The American Red Cross continues to deploy staff and volunteers to Texas to assist with relief efforts surrounding Hurricane Ike while at the same time providing assistance for other severe weather that has struck our nation over the last few weeks. read more »
09.05.2008 Red Cross chapters ready for Hurricanes Hanna and Ike
North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Hanna makes her way toward the coast. Across the region, local chapters of the American Red Cross are making preparations for the arrival of Hurricanes Hanna and Ike. The Red Cross begins to prepare long before the storms make landfall. read more »
09.04.2008 Greater Carolinas Red Cross to close Gustav Evacuee shelter & TS Faye service center in preparation
The Greater Carolinas Chapter has four employees supporting a statewide operation in preparation for Hurricane Hanna, which is expected to hit the Carolinas coast this weekend. read more »
09.03.2008 Greater Carolinas Red Cross to delay closing Gustav shelter
The chapter has been experiencing a high call volume about the facility, prompting the shelter to remain open another night. In response to Hurricane Gustav on a national level, the Red Cross has 343 shelters open in 10 states, housing a population of nearly 60,000 people. read more »
09.02.2008 Greater Carolinas Red Cross opens shelter today
A local evacuee shelter will open at noon to provide Gulf coast residents a safe place to stay while they await word about their homes in the path of the hurricane. read more »
08.27.2008 GREATER CAROLINAS RED CROSS MAINTAINS OVERNIGHT SHELTER AFTER WEDNESDAY MORNING FLOODING
Since 4 a.m. Wednesday, the Greater Carolinas Chapter of the American Red Cross has worked with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to provide a shelter for residents displaced by heavy flooding. read more »
08.27.2008 HEAVY FLOODING AFFECTING DOZENS OF FAMILIES IN MECKLENBURG AND CABARRUS COUNTIES
Localized flooding has taken place near the Doral Apartments off Monroe Road in Charlotte. At 4 a.m. this morning, the Greater Carolinas Chapter of the American Red Cross responded with relief efforts to massive flooding produced by Tropical Storm Fay. read more »