David Priest is a dedicated member of our Disaster Action Team, and when he is not responding to home fires, he is providing disaster training to fellow Red Crossers. He began volunteering with the organization in 2016 with Services to Armed Forces. As a U.S. Force Veteran, this came as a natural choice for David,Continue reading “Honoring David: A Veteran’s Dedication to Service”
Category Archives: SAF
A Salute to Our Volunteers on Veterans Day
As the Regional Director of Service to the Armed Forces for Indiana, it is with a profound sense of gratitude that I address you on this Veterans Day. Today, we collectively express our deepest appreciation to our volunteers and staff members, from every department and service line, who have nobly served in the United StatesContinue reading “A Salute to Our Volunteers on Veterans Day”
“Totes of Hope”: A Heartfelt Gesture to Support Our Veterans
The Southwest Chapter of the American Red Cross continues with its commitment to support our veterans through the “Totes of Hope” program. This heartwarming initiative, now in its fifteenth year, was developed to show our appreciation and provide assistance to veterans in need in the Evansville area. Every year, Red Cross volunteers and partners dedicateContinue reading ““Totes of Hope”: A Heartfelt Gesture to Support Our Veterans”
Donna Colon: Community Advocacy during Hispanic Heritage Month
In light of the countless individuals’ legacies during Hispanic Heritage Month, we are honored to highlight Donna Colon, the Executive Director of the Southeast Indiana Chapter of the Red Cross. Her journey with the Red Cross spans eight years and is symbolic of her efforts in giving back and centering her work around volunteering. DonnaContinue reading “Donna Colon: Community Advocacy during Hispanic Heritage Month”
Supporting our Armed Forces: World War II Veteran Remembers The Red Cross Being There After Tawara Battle in the Pacific
For more than 140 years, the American Red Cross has been providing services to U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Our founder, Clara Barton bravely provided nursing care and supplies to soldiers during the American Civil War. These actions earned her the nickname, Angel of the Battlefield. After the war, Clara found new ways toContinue reading “Supporting our Armed Forces: World War II Veteran Remembers The Red Cross Being There After Tawara Battle in the Pacific”
From Indiana to Djibouti and Back: Staff Member Thimann Jallah Talks about Deployment to Horn of Africa
During Red Cross Month, we sat down to speak with Thimann Jallah. She is a senior regional program specialist with Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) and International Services with the American Red Cross in the Indiana Region. Thimann, who is one of many mobile SAF personnel in the country, recently returned from a deploymentContinue reading “From Indiana to Djibouti and Back: Staff Member Thimann Jallah Talks about Deployment to Horn of Africa”