American Red Cross

For 133 years, the American Red Cross has helped individuals and families prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. And each spring since 1942, starting with Franklin Roosevelt, the U.S. President acknowledges the American Red Cross and...

Young people have the power, and it’s a power of giving that comes from within. When young people, from elementary school to college, become involved with American Red Cross blood drives, they learn the importance and need to help save lives...

Absence makes the heart grow fonder, except when you’re talking about blood donors. Every day, hospital patients depend on steady and consistent blood donations from volunteer donors for the blood they may need for ongoing and emergency medical...

Urgent need for platelet donors, blood donors with types O, A negative and B negative As severe winter weather begins to subside, the American Red Cross is asking all eligible blood and platelet donors to help offset a weather-related shortfall in...

With the beginning of a new year comes a fresh start. New Year’s resolutions are often made to form good habits and reach new goals. This New Year’s, the American Red Cross encourages people to resolve to help patients in need through regular...

Food. Shelter. Comfort. Hope. In a season filled with giving, there’s a multitude of ways you can give back to your community through your American Red Cross. “The gift you give today will be there for the patient needing blood, the family...

The holidays bring families and friends together to share in celebrations and special times of giving. But for families dealing with a cancer diagnosis or other major illness, the holidays can be difficult. The American Red Cross’ Give Something...

Some say Thanksgiving should be more than just a single day. When you donate blood through the American Red Cross, you can give thanks for a lifetime. “As you reflect on what you are grateful for this holiday season, set aside time to come donate...

Sunday, November 3rd, is the end of Daylight Savings time, and the American Red Cross wants area residents to check their smoke detector batteries, in addition to getting back that hour of sleep lost last spring. "This is a perfect time to check your...

Mark your calendar for Friday, November 8th and then get ready for a wonderful evening. The Porter County Chapter of the American Red Cross and Valparaiso Kiwanis Sunrise Club are hosting "Festival of Trees" and "Choc-O-Lots" again this year. The Old...