After a career-ending injury at his railroad job, Ed Conn faced a turning point in his life and set out to rediscover his purpose. In February 2023, Ed found a new purpose, dedicating his time and energy to volunteering with the Red Cross, turning a personal setback into an opportunity to make a difference. EdContinue reading “Former first responder finds his purpose as a Red Cross volunteer”
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Regional Executive Terry Stigdon on Her Recent Deployment
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies through the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in September, Regional Executive Terry Stigdon put the Red Cross mission into action when she deployed to help those impacted by disaster in North Carolina.Continue reading “Regional Executive Terry Stigdon on Her Recent Deployment”
Allison Barber recognizes her journey with American Red Cross as she celebrates new accolade
Allison Barber is a Red Cross Greater Indianapolis Chapter board member, Tiffany Circle member and volunteer. This week, Allison reached a new milestone in her career when the Indiana Chamber of Commerce awarded her its Business Leader of the Year. As she celebrated this achievement, Allison took time to reflect on her journey with theContinue reading “Allison Barber recognizes her journey with American Red Cross as she celebrates new accolade”
Meet Simone Moore, a Red Cross Team Member and Veteran
This Veterans Day, we highlight Simone Moore, who works hard to connect networks between local aid efforts and the Red Cross as our Community Disaster Risk Reduction Manager for the Community Adaptation Program (CAP). The Community Adaptation Program in Indiana focuses on working with local nonprofits in five cities in Lake County: Gary, East Chicago,Continue reading “Meet Simone Moore, a Red Cross Team Member and Veteran”
“Back to the Things I Love”
Last year, Ann Johansson spent her time doing things she loved like working as a nurse practitioner and teaching ballet to kids through a non-profit in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In the summer, she went on a trip to visit family and friends in Sweden alongside her parents, Karin and Joe. On July 7, 2023, Ann wouldContinue reading ““Back to the Things I Love””
New translation devices help Indiana Region Red Crossers connect with community members
New handheld translation devices are helping Indiana Region Red Cross staff and volunteers provide more effective and equitable support to linguistically diverse community members. The voice and text translators support 85 languages from around the world. They arrived in the Indiana Region in August, thanks to the generosity of the Meridian Foundation. Since these devicesContinue reading “New translation devices help Indiana Region Red Crossers connect with community members”
“You think you’re going to lose it all”: Monica Dixon’s Home Fire Testimonial
“I did actually smell smoke, but I just thought maybe somebody was burning wood,” said Monica Dixon. On the morning of August 12, 2024, Monica Dixon woke up to the unimaginable – a fire in the unit below her apartment. “It was just coming out, it was coming out of the roof, coming out ofContinue reading ““You think you’re going to lose it all”: Monica Dixon’s Home Fire Testimonial”
Former Red Cross nurse, volunteer celebrates 101st birthday
Sitting in her home in Greenwood, Indiana, just days after her 101st birthday, Helen Abbott remembers her time with the Red Cross fondly. “It was very rewarding,” said Helen. “I enjoyed it. They were good people to work with, so it was very enjoyable.” Helen and her husband Leo spent decades as Red Cross volunteers,Continue reading “Former Red Cross nurse, volunteer celebrates 101st birthday”
A Whole New Perspective: Red Cross Volunteer Impacted by Home Fire
In an instant, everything changed for Red Cross volunteer Francine Lee and her husband James. On July 24, 2024, Francine was volunteering at a local church and about to head home, when she called her husband to check in with him. It was their 31st wedding anniversary, and she was rushing home to change clothesContinue reading “A Whole New Perspective: Red Cross Volunteer Impacted by Home Fire”
Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet Almendra Minnaar, Disaster Services Volunteer
Almendra Minnaar has been volunteering with the American Red Cross in the Indiana Region for about four months. Though she’s relatively new to the organization, Almendra’s involvement with the Red Cross dates back to her native Argentina. At 18, she began volunteering with the Argentine Red Cross in Buenos Aires, where she trained to provideContinue reading “Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet Almendra Minnaar, Disaster Services Volunteer”