The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton on this day in history, May 21, 1881. Nurse Clarissa Harlowe "Clara" Barton was born on Christmas Day, 1821, in North Oxford, Massachusetts, the ...

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As disasters surged across the U.S. in 2025, community responders became a lifeline for thousands needing shelter, food and emotional support.

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Clara Barton dedicated her life to caring for others. Barton, perhaps appropriately born on Christmas Day in 1821, was living in Washington when the Civil War began in 1861.

Online volunteering with the British Red Cross. Explore remote volunteer opportunities you can do from home in the UK.

As the Northwest Louisiana Red Cross Chapter's 95th birthday approaches, over 170 national societies around the world will celebrate May 8th as World Red Cross Day. May 8th is significant to the Red ...

* Red Cross volunteers are often the first to respond to crises, providing essential aid and support * The 2025 theme emphasizes hope, help, and healing as pillars of //humanitarian work * ...

Our belief in the power of kindness can be traced back to the creation of the Red Cross Movement. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement started in 1863 and was inspired by Swiss ...

WORCESTER — May has officially arrived, with plants showcasing their blooms, birds entertaining with their songs, teenagers attending proms, and T-shirts and shorts making more regular appearances.