After volunteering with the Red Cross’ Disaster Action Team (DAT) for 12 years, Linda Hamilton knows how to get smoke smells out of any type of clothing.… Read more “DAT volunteer shares rewards of comforting those in need”
Dayton Power and Light Foundation Makes $50,000 Donation to Support the American Red Cross Home Campaign
The Dayton Power and Light Foundation has made a substantial donation to the American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign. The generous gift of $50,000 dollars will support the year-round efforts of the Central and Southern Ohio Region to reduce home fire deaths and injuries through a multifaceted approach.
Columbia Gas makes major donation to American Red Cross: $50,000 to support home fire campaign.
Columbus, OH-January 27, 2021—The Central and Southern Ohio Region of the American Red Cross has received a substantial donation from Columbia Gas through the NiSource Charitable Foundation… Read more “Columbia Gas makes major donation to American Red Cross: $50,000 to support home fire campaign.”
Red Cross Volunteer Earns Southeast Ohio Volunteer of the Year Award
American Red Cross volunteer Nellia Underwood was recently recognized as Southeast Ohio Volunteer of the Year by the Ohio Commission on Service and Volunteerism, ServeOhio. The award… Read more “Red Cross Volunteer Earns Southeast Ohio Volunteer of the Year Award”
Volunteer Profile: Mark and Mary Howell of Dayton, Ohio
“Come join us, we’d love to meet you!” The friendly prompt comes from Mark and Mary Howell who are disaster volunteers with the American Red Cross. The… Read more “Volunteer Profile: Mark and Mary Howell of Dayton, Ohio”
Summer 2020 Volunteer Story
There was just enough time to do some laundry, mow the lawn and follow through with a prescheduled dental appointment before Tom and Karen Oliver left town… Read more “Summer 2020 Volunteer Story”
Red Cross Volunteers from Ohio, Deliver a Warm Meal to those Returning to their Homes in Oregon
In the two weeks since the start of Oregon’s wildfire disaster, the American Red Cross has provided tens of thousands of meals to people staying in shelters… Read more “Red Cross Volunteers from Ohio, Deliver a Warm Meal to those Returning to their Homes in Oregon”
Columbus firefighter donates COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma to help others
Bexley resident Chris Stembridge is a Firefighter/EMT with the Columbus Division of Fire. A Capital University graduate, he married his sweetheart, Kendy, who attended rival school Otterbein.… Read more “Columbus firefighter donates COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma to help others”
Homage partners with Red Cross for line of “We are Ohioans” t-shirts
Columbus retailer Homage has raised more than $36,000 for the American Red Cross through a t-shirt campaign. From March 15 through Aug. 31, Homage is selling a… Read more “Homage partners with Red Cross for line of “We are Ohioans” t-shirts”
Red Cross volunteer Loretta Johanson passes away after 71 years of service
When Harry Truman pulled out the upset in the 1948 Presidential election, a 13-year-old girl named Loretta started as a Red Cross Candy Striper at First Presbyterian… Read more “Red Cross volunteer Loretta Johanson passes away after 71 years of service”
