From Red Cross Volunteer to Bride: A Love Story

After 55 years of marriage, Dick and Sara Nooe still appreciate that the American Red Cross brought them together. U.S. Marine Dick Nooe was shot multiple times in the leg and the face, three days before the end of the Korean War. Blinded by the shots, Dick felt his life—as he knew it—was over. Evacuated [...]

Be Prepared for Anything this Winter

Tornadoes in the south Wednesday have proved, ANYTHING can happen as far as the weather is concerned.  Winter 2012 has brought warmer temperatures, rain, wind and fog to Southeast Michigan and other parts of the country. This winter “Be Red Cross Ready” for anything Mother Nature may throw our way with the American Red Cross [...]

This Black Friday, Give Something That Means Something

This holiday season, the American Red Cross is urging everyone to give something that means something. The 2011 American Red Cross Holiday Giving Catalog, now available online at www.redcross.org/gifts, contains over 25 meaningful “symbolic” gifts that can be given in honor of friends, family members and business associates. Gift-givers can provide a full day of [...]

Warm Wishes for the Military and a Lions win!

Yesterday, the Detroit Lions welcomed the American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes to Ford Field in honor of the Holiday Mail for Heroes program.  This program, in it’s 5th year delivers holiday cards to members of the military, veterans and their families who are away from home this holiday season.  Game attendees were able to [...]

Holiday Mail for Heroes Signing at the Lion’s Game, Sunday

This Sunday, the American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes volunteers will be at Ford Field during the Detroit Lions game with an opportunity for fans to send a card to a veteran or a member of the military this holiday season. In conjunction with the Detroit Lions Veterans celebration, the Holiday Mail for Heroes campaign [...]

Honoring Our Veterans

Friday, November 11th is Veterans Day. This annual and federal holiday in the United States (Armistice Day or Remembrance Day are celebrated on the same day in other parts of the world) honors those who have served or are serving in the Armed Forces. An important holiday worldwide, Veterans Day is especially significant throughout the [...]

Turn The Clocks Back This Weekend And Check Your Smoke Alarms

Friday, November 04, 2011 — This weekend we should all turn the clocks back one hour to mark the end of Daylight Saving Time, creating a blissful extra hour of sleep Sunday morning. The American Red Cross recommends that everyone take the time to get prepared for fall and winter by checking their emergency preparedness [...]

Team R.E.D. is stellar at Osborn Upper School Global Communication and Culture

Last Thursday, the American Red Cross and the DTE Energy Foundation awarded the students and teacher at Osborn for their successful participation in the Team R.E.D. (Ready for Emergencies in Detroit) program, funded by the DTE Energy Foundation.  The program is designed to teach area students safety and preparedness in case of emergencies, especially home [...]

Lifesaving Pumpkin!

Lifesaving Pumpkin!

This pumpkin, decorated by a Red Cross Volunteer is our entry into the Oakland County Workplace Giving Pumpkin Auction. This annual auction will benefit the 9 charities in their workplace giving program.

We think ours is a winner!

Fire Drill!

Fire Drill!.

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