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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 »
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 »