There is a limited number of charitable organizations that are very closely related to The American Red Cross. Two of the more famous of these are The Clara Barton Society and The Tiffany Circle Society of Women Leaders. The society accredits the powerful role women have played throughout the days of The American Red Cross.
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The New Hampshire (West) Chapter of The American Red Cross began an amazing program earlier this year aimed at giving people an appreciation of the cost of running their services. These services include: shelter, replacement medical items, clothing, and mental health services. The Chapter states that the cost of providing assistance to its residents averages… [Read more]

On March 15, 2009, an exhibition showing off the history of The American Red Cross opened at the South Carolina State Museum in Columbia. The exhibition, entitled ‘Our National Treasure: The American Red Cross’ will tour nationally for the following five years. This extraordinary display allows people to take a glimpse into 128 years of… [Read more]

At times, we rely on babysitters to look after young children for us. These babies and infants are the most vulnerable members of our community and we need to make certain that we are leaving them with people who have the ability to overcome any emergency situation that might develop. The American Red Cross provides… [Read more]

Throughout the nation, the different Chapters of The American Red Cross are very active in residential area. They provide a great number services, including CPR Training, emergency assistance, and receiving blood donations. It is sometimes easy to take these services for granted and we simply assume that the local Chapter of The American Red Cross… [Read more]

In an earlier article, I provided a brief biography of this amazing woman who, through her compassion and determination, planted the seeds of the American Red Cross you see today, and as a spirit that has left an eternal mark on our country. In this article I want to briefly talk about The Clara Barton… [Read more]

For non-government institutions, such as The American Red Cross, donations from everyday people are vital. Without them, these charities wouldn’t be able to go forward with providing the diverse programs and services that aid so many people in our communities. The help provided comes in many varieties including shelter, clothing, blood, and emergency training. This… [Read more]

From time to time when we have profound feelings about an issue we express our inner thoughts to our elected officials by composing letters, protesting in small groups, and sometimes even marching in our thousands. RCAN keeps you up to date on issues that affect The American Red Cross and it’s ability to provide assistance… [Read more]

By now, many people are aware that President Obama has announced that March is now Red Cross Month. All Chapters of The American Red Cross will be even more involved in the community during March as they host various activities. Tri-County area Chapter members will be presenting Red Cross Ready seminars throughout the region. These… [Read more]

Did you know that The American Junior Red Cross has been working in alignment with The American Red Cross since 1917, and that young people aged up to 24 years represent over a third of all American Red Cross members?
There are a plethora of ways in which members of The American Junior Red Cross are… [Read more]