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There for us on our worst day
By Ashley Peterson-DeLuca When a disaster strikes, like destructive winds from a spring tornado or a nighttime house fire, the immediate needs are obvious: food, clothing and a safe place to sleep. But the long road to getting back to normal requires a different kind of ongoing support. It is the mission of the Nebraska-Iowa Red Cross Client Care Team, an integrated group of staff and volunteers, to ensure that when a family loses everything, they aren’t alone as they rebuild
NEIA Red Cross
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Nice to Meet You: Tim McLarn
Meet Tim. He is a member of the Nebraska-Iowa region's Disaster Cycle Services staff. He is dedicated to ensuring that our volunteers are prepared to respond to a wide range of disaster scenarios. Q: Could you explain what your title means and take us through your workday, or what projects you work on? A: As a disaster workforce engagement specialist, I focus on building, supporting and sustaining a strong volunteer workforce that’s ready to respond to disasters. On a typical
NEIA Red Cross
May 82 min read
Celebrating the Heart of the Red Cross During National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week (April 19-25) gives us the perfect opportunity to shine a light on the people who truly power the American Red Cross—our volunteers. Simply put, the Red Cross couldn’t do what it does without them. Volunteers donate their time, talent, compassion and commitment to help neighbors in need every single day. They are the lifeblood of our mission. Since the American Red Cross was founded in 1881, volunteers have been stepping up in moments of crisis and
NEIA Red Cross
Apr 193 min read
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