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Helping Your Hometown After a Disaster

By Ashley Peterson-DeLuca For over ten years Pam Deichmann traveled all over her home state of Iowa and across the country to respond to...

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Mar 5, 20232 min read

Giving Blood is a Family Affair

The Jones’ family ties to blood donation with the American Red Cross run deep. Jeanne, a member of the Omaha-Council Bluffs Metro Chapter...

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Feb 27, 20232 min read

Making Homes Safer for Those New to the U.S.

By Ashley Peterson-DeLuca Ester Paw grew up in refugee camps at the Thailand-Myanmar border before moving to the U.S. as a teen. She has...

NEIA Red Cross

Jan 16, 20233 min read

Making a Difference in Every Way - Michelle's Reasons for Serving

Michelle Harris is the board chair for the Omaha-Council Bluff Metro Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. She hopes that her...

NEIA Red Cross

Dec 2, 20222 min read

My Hurricane Ian Deployment Story

By George McCrory, Red Cross Disaster Responder and Communications Volunteer From September 30 to October 13, I deployed to the Red Cross...

NEIA Red Cross

Oct 27, 20223 min read

Nice to Meet You: Lisa Gallentine

Have you ever wondered how blood drives and Red Cross blood collections operations work? Success is largely dependent on teams of people...

NEIA Red Cross

Sep 15, 20222 min read

At 91, Iowa Volunteer Always Answers the Call

By Ashley Peterson-DeLuca Virginia Shimpach of Cedar Falls, Iowa, is someone you can depend on. She shows up 15 minutes early to every...

NEIA Red Cross

Sep 9, 20222 min read

Expect the Unexpected: Disaster Preparedness Tips

By Samantha Edwards In 2021, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) declared September as National Preparedness Month to raise...

NEIA Red Cross

Sep 1, 20222 min read

Nice to Meet You: Rachelle Lipker

Rachelle Lipker has been a member of the Red Cross for over 20 years. She began as a volunteer, and she is now an executive director. Her...

NEIA Red Cross

Aug 4, 20223 min read

Top 5 Preparedness Tips for People With Disabilities

By Emily Holley, Communications Manager, Nebraska-Iowa Red Cross Today is National Disability Independence Day. It’s a day to celebrate...

NEIA Red Cross

Jul 26, 20222 min read

Nice to Meet You: Whitney Joachim

Whitney is one of our staff members that works tirelessly for our biomedical program. Her work ensures that hospitals are supplied with...

NEIA Red Cross

Jul 22, 20223 min read

Sue Hensley’s Life-Long Service

By Ashley Peterson-DeLuca A frequent question Sue Hensley receives from her son is: "Hey, Mom! When are you really going to retire?" She...

NEIA Red Cross

Jun 16, 20222 min read

Engaging Black and Marginalized Communities - Abena's Reasons for Serving

Meet Abena Imhotep. She is a strong advocate, student and a Central Iowa Red Cross board member. Her knowledge and work make our region...

NEIA Red Cross

Jun 6, 20222 min read

10 Disaster Deployments in Less Than Two Years: Yvonne Lambterson's Story

By Mimi Teller Adapted by George McCrory In her one-and-a-half years with the Red Cross, Yvonne Lambertson has responded to 10 disasters...

NEIA Red Cross

May 26, 20223 min read

Nice to Meet You: Andrea Wright

Andrea Wright is a member of our Nebraska-Iowa fundraising team. She is a regional philanthropy officer who works out of the Des Moines...

NEIA Red Cross

May 19, 20223 min read

Nice to Meet You: Chris Collins

Chris Collins plays a crucial role within the Nebraska-Iowa Region as a Fleet and Facilities Coordinator. His work to ensure that...

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Apr 11, 20223 min read

Nice to Meet You: Marion McDermott

Fires, tornados, floods, our disaster program managers have seen it all. These kind, genuine Red Crossers make sure that those affected...

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Feb 18, 20222 min read

Nice to Meet You: Brooke Mehaffey

Brooke Mehaffey is Chief Operating Officer for our Nebraska-Iowa Red Cross region. Her team works behind the scenes to ensure that...

NEIA Red Cross

Jan 6, 20224 min read

Helping Keep the Armed Services Healthy by Supporting Omaha’s Busiest Pharmacies

By Ashley Peterson-DeLuca Just 10 miles south of downtown Omaha is the host base for the largest wing of the United States Air Force....

NEIA Red Cross

Dec 16, 20213 min read

Nice to Meet You: Amanda Wehnes

Amanda Wehnes is a biomed account manager, which means she plays a critcal role in blood collection in the North Platte, Nebraska area....

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Nov 16, 20213 min read

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Helping Your Hometown After a Disaster

Giving Blood is a Family Affair

Making Homes Safer for Those New to the U.S.

Making a Difference in Every Way - Michelle's Reasons for Serving

My Hurricane Ian Deployment Story

Nice to Meet You: Lisa Gallentine

At 91, Iowa Volunteer Always Answers the Call

Expect the Unexpected: Disaster Preparedness Tips

Nice to Meet You: Rachelle Lipker

Top 5 Preparedness Tips for People With Disabilities

Nice to Meet You: Whitney Joachim

Sue Hensley’s Life-Long Service

Engaging Black and Marginalized Communities - Abena's Reasons for Serving

10 Disaster Deployments in Less Than Two Years: Yvonne Lambterson's Story

Nice to Meet You: Andrea Wright

Nice to Meet You: Chris Collins

Nice to Meet You: Marion McDermott

Nice to Meet You: Brooke Mehaffey

Helping Keep the Armed Services Healthy by Supporting Omaha’s Busiest Pharmacies

Nice to Meet You: Amanda Wehnes