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”
Category Archives: Hispanic Heritage Month
Mes de la Herencia Hispana: Conozca a Almendra Minnaar, Voluntaria del Equipo de Desastre
Almendra Minnaar se desempeña como voluntaria de la Cruz Roja Americana en la Región de Indiana desde hace aproximademente cuatro meses. Aunque no tiene mucho tiempo con la Cruz Roja Americana, Almendra nos cuenta que a los 18 años de edad empezó su voluntariado con la organización en Argentina, su país natal. Durante su tiempoContinue reading “Mes de la Herencia Hispana: Conozca a Almendra Minnaar, Voluntaria del Equipo de Desastre”
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”
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”