Since an early age, Katie Marcinko has had a connection with the American Red Cross. Her mom is a member of the Disaster Services Team in the Indiana region, and her grandmother is also a volunteer with the Red Cross. Therefore, being a Red Crosser and being able to help others was always a passionContinue reading ““I stayed up until midnight on my 13th birthday to sign up as a Red Cross volunteer””
Category Archives: Disaster Cycle Services
The Cox Family: Journey to Recovery After a Tornado
March 31, 2023, was a stormy night for the residents of Sullivan, Indiana. A tornado swept through the area causing devastation. Kathie and Calvin Cox, 68, told us that they had to cling to their house floor to resist the winds when the tornado hit their home. “It was so fast, like 10 to 12Continue reading “The Cox Family: Journey to Recovery After a Tornado”
María Carrasquillo: Paying It Forward During Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is a chance to rejoice in the vibrant Hispanic and Latino cultures in America. In honor of this month, we had the privilege to chat with María Carrasquillo, the Direct Services Support Manager for the Indiana region of the Red Cross. María shared how her path intertwined with the Red Cross andContinue reading “María Carrasquillo: Paying It Forward During Hispanic Heritage Month”
Embracing Hispanic Identities and Giving Back: A Conversation with Community Engagement and Partnerships Disaster Program Manager Loida Rodriguez
The American Red Cross is committed to providing humanitarian services and embodying inclusive practices – a value that is even more significant in the context of Hispanic Heritage Month (which is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 in America). This month honors Hispanic Americans’ contributions and celebrates Latino joy and culture. We had theContinue reading “Embracing Hispanic Identities and Giving Back: A Conversation with Community Engagement and Partnerships Disaster Program Manager Loida Rodriguez”
Making a Difference as an Intern Volunteer with the Red Cross
Since January, Jessica Houston has been an intern volunteer with the American Red Cross of the Indiana Region in our Central Chapter. She wanted to be in the community and understand its needs, adding “That’s something the Red Cross does; they actually go out and spend time with the community.” While at the Red Cross,Continue reading “Making a Difference as an Intern Volunteer with the Red Cross”
Home Fire Campaign: Eskenazi Health Partners with the American Red Cross to Sound the Alarm
Each year, the American Red Cross responds to more than 60,000 disasters in the United States, and most of them are home fires. They claim seven lives each day in this country, but a working smoke alarm can reduce fire deaths by half. For this reason, the Red Cross launched its Home Fire Campaign inContinue reading “Home Fire Campaign: Eskenazi Health Partners with the American Red Cross to Sound the Alarm”