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A True Partnership in Service: Dave and Annette Tolander’s Red Cross Story
Volunteers are the heartbeat of the American Red Cross. With 90 percent of the organization's workforce made up of volunteers, people like Dave and Annette Tolander play a critical role in helping communities prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. Every year, the Red Cross responds to approximately 65,000 disasters across the country — from home fires to large‑scale events like hurricanes, floods and wildfires. As extreme weather intensifies, the frequency and se
NEIA Red Cross
Mar 192 min read
Red Cross Month Honors Growing Volunteerism That Spans Generations
Red Cross Month began during World War II as a national call to action to address growing humanitarian needs. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed the first proclamation declaring March to be Red Cross Month in 1943. Since then, it has evolved into an annual community tradition — one that underscores the enduring power of compassion and what people can accomplish together. President Franklin Roosevelt signs a proclamation declaring March to be Red Cross Month For 145 ye
NEIA Red Cross
Mar 62 min read
A Caring Pair
Tim Lewis became a Red Cross volunteer first. His wife, Marilyn, soon joined him. “We do most things together. She wanted to do it with me,” Tim Lewis explained. “I thought it would be a good thing for us to do together as a couple.” After working in law enforcement and emergency management for 40 years, Tim Lewis came to the Red Cross as a volunteer already well-versed in the mission. He spent his professional life responding to weather crises and home fires. He also planned
NEIA Red Cross
Feb 133 min read
Volunteer uses planes, boats, helicopters and ATVs to reach affected communities in remote Alaska
By Ashley Peterson-DeLuca The Alaska Natives in the Yukon-Kuskokwin Delta, comprising 48 tribes in the region, live off the water and tundra, combining modern living with ancient traditions. But on October 11-12, 2025, Typhoon Halong, with its 100 mph winds and flooding, tore away at their livelihood. It stripped insulation and roofs from homes, sunk fishing boats, soaked floors and cut power, causing many people to lose their homes and the fish and meat stored in chest freez
NEIA Red Cross
Dec 4, 20252 min read
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