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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 »