Be Safe During Halloween

This Halloween, lots of things will go bump in the night. But follow our tricks to make your night one that is safe but satisfyingly scary!
Below is a short clip featuring Health and Safety expert, Connie Harvey, who provides some tips to prepare your family for a safe Halloween night.

The Key to Volunteering?

Pockets. Lots of pockets.
That’s according to Andy, the ex-boyfriend who lives in the pit on NBC’s Parks and Recreation.
And, once again, the Red Cross makes an appearance on primetime during the iParticipate campaign.
Here’s the quote:
“The key to volunteering? A lot of pockets…for putting all the food in. The Red Cross has amazing cookies. I go [...]

“Trick” to Safety this Halloween!

“Trick” to Safety this Halloween Everyone Should Follow the “Lucky 13” 
Ghouls and goblins will take over the night. But even scary creatures need to be safe and celebrate Halloween right. Halloween’s greatest hazards aren’t vampires and villains, but falls, costume mishaps and automobile collisions. The Capital Area Chapter wants your family to have a safe [...]

Giving Back can be fun!

We all know that doing good can feel good too.  But does anyone REALLY think about what they can get by giving back?
Allow Garfield to show us.

Want to find opportunities to give back to your local American Red Cross? Visit our website for volunteer opportunities!

Vote for American Red Cross and Nationwide Insurance

The Red Cross and Nationwide Insurance have been selected as one of five finalists for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC) 2009 Partnership Award. This is a “Peoples’ Choice” award with the winner selected by a public online vote from September 15 through November 6. Nationwide Insurance has partnered with the [...]

Give A Day, Get A Night

Give eight hours of Red Cross volunteer service and exchange it for a complimentary (or in some cases 50% discounted) hotel room at one of the participating Sage hotels across the country. The offer ends March 31, 2010.
Advance reservations and a letter on Red Cross letterhead that confirms your service are required. The number of [...]

Hurricane Lilies for Hurricane Relief!

Mittan Botanical Gardens will hold its annual Hurricane Lilies for Hurricane Relief flower bulb sale on Oct. 21-31. Come and support your Capital Area Chapter by purchasing these gorgeous bulbs!
All proceeds of the sale go to the American Red Cross. Bulbs available this year include hurricane lilies (lycoris radiata), also known as red spider lilies [...]

DAT Responds to Severe Weather Incident

Two Disaster Action Teams have responded to the severe weather incident that moved through the Woodville area earlier this morning. The DAT members met with four families that were directly impacted by the storm and provided them with temporary assistance. Thank you so much again to our DAT volunteers who responded to this event!

Tips for the Flu Season

 As the flu season is coming into full swing and as the H1N1 flu is spreading, it is important to know what to do to protect yourself and others!
Here are some tips for people who are caring for someone who has the flu, you should:
 Designate one adult as the main care giver. People at increased risk [...]

Common Questions Part II

In second segment of the “Common Question” that the American Red Cross put out this week, Chief Nurse Sharon Stanley addresses the H1N1 hype, distinguishes how it differs from the seasonal flu, and takes on suggested behavior if you become ill.