The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood during National Volunteer Month this April. Donating blood is a simple way to make a profound difference in the lives of patients. Nearly 2.8 million generous people donated blood through the Red Cross last year. The Red Cross salutes these volunteer blood donors who helped
The American Red Cross is providing assistance for those affected by a tornado that struck parts of Oak Grove, MO, east of Kansas City, on Monday night, March 6. It opened a shelter at the Oak Grove Civic Center at 2100 South Broadway for those needing a place to stay, food or a place to charge
By January ElizabethAmerican Red CrossEveryone donates blood for their own reasons, but all for the same purpose of helping others and saving save lives. Approximately every two seconds, someone in the United States needs a transfusion, and donors are the only source of needed blood and platelets. At a recent American Red Cross Blood Drive for
Multi-Agency Resource Centers, or MARC, were opened in Oak Grove and Smithville, two areas hardest hit by March 6 tornadoes in Western Missouri, to help residents in their recovery efforts. At both locations, the MARC was coordinated by the American Red Cross and Catholic Charities. At Oak Grove, the MARC was located at the First
By Carl ManningAmerican Red CrossRed Cross volunteer Ed Belote arrived in the middle of the tornado damaged neighborhood in Oak Grove, MO with a vehicle filled with clean-up supplies and dozens of sandwiches from a local grocery to hand out. Within a few minutes, it became obvious to the 32-year Red Cross veteran from Liberty that folks
If you were affected by the Oak Grove tornado and are having trouble reaching loved ones in the Armed Forces, the American Red Cross Services to Armed Forces can help. Call 877-272-7337 or download “Hero Care by American Red Cross” App on to access SAF services. Providing care and comfort to the members of our
By Carl ManningAmerican Red Cross It’s the middle of the night and you awake to the smell of smoke and are quickly seized by panic and fear: Your house is on fire! You have maybe two minutes get out safety with your family. In a matter of minutes, the fire department shows up to save
By Dana FieldsAmerican Red Cross When members of the military return home from deployments, they may face fresh challenges as they reunite with their families. The initial elation at being together again can give way to frustration in confronting the reality that lives have changed during the months or years apart. Through its free Reconnection
By Julia LugonAmerican Red Cross “Can you deploy in 48 hours?” That was the question asked of American Red Cross volunteers Walt Davis and Doug Bebee from the Greater Kansas City Chapter when Hurricane Matthew reached the East Coast. Its trail of destruction included four states — Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina —
The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors in the Western Missouri Region to give blood to help stock the shelves before the busy holiday season. Many regular donors delay giving between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day because of holiday activities. This often causes a drop in donated blood available for patients. Therefore, more donations are