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Red Cross Continues to Support Iowans Recovering From Flooding
When devastating flooding swept through parts of central Iowa on July 3, American Red Cross volunteers were ready to respond. As recovery efforts continue, the Red Cross remains on the ground helping individuals and families navigate the challenges left behind by rising waters. One of those families is Vivian Morgan and her 12-year-old grandson. What was supposed to be a holiday weekend quickly changed when flooding forced them from their Des Moines apartment, leaving the
NEIA Red Cross
19 hours ago2 min read
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A Loss Leads to Volunteerism
By Beth Roy There are those people who, when faced with adversity, make the decision to do what they can to help others. Jamie Blum, an American Red Cross blood donor ambassador volunteer, is one of those people. Gary and Jamie Blum In 2020, Blum’s husband, Gary, battled COVID-19 and succumbed to it. While she and her family grieved, she recognized that they may be able to help others. Her husband had received transfusions during his illness. Blum knew those transfusions were
NEIA Red Cross
Jun 252 min read
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Nice to Meet You: Dacian Wilson
Meet Dacian, a thoughtful and dedicated community disaster program manager. He explains his role and how his life experiences help him navigate community preparedness and disaster response. Q: Could you explain what your title means and take us through your workday, or what projects you work on? A: I serve as a community disaster program manager with the American Red Cross, where my role focuses on helping communities prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies such
NEIA Red Cross
Jun 224 min read
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