|
Pentagon Staffers Donate Blood to Honor Fallen Colleagues
For the past two Mondays, part of the workday for many Pentagon employees has included a stop at the American Red Cross blood drive.
more...
Respite Centers Offer Havens for NYC Workers
The Red Cross is now operating fully equipped "respite centers" inside the hot zone for city workers, to give them a comfortable place to escape for a few minutes or several hours.
more...
American Red Cross Commits Initial $100 Million to Help Families
Following the September 11 terrorist attacks, the American public responded with an outpouring of generosity, turning to the American Red Cross with donations of blood, sweat and money.
more...
Red Cross Grateful to AirLifeLine Midwest Pilots
In the midst of a ban on air travel, pilots from AirLifeLine Midwest were granted special permission to fly an emergency mission for the American Red Cross.
more...
College Students Emotional and Motivated to Help
On campuses all over the country, college students are putting schoolwork, social engagements and sports aside to help their peers and the rest of America recover from the horror of last week's terrorist attacks.
more...
Unemployed World Trade Center Workers Turn to Red Cross
Red Cross service centers in New York are now offering immediate financial assistance and counseling to those affected by the Sept. 11 attack on the World Trade Center.
more...
Red Cross Chapters Help Communities Cope With Tragedy
The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 created an abrupt change in reality for Americans, and Red Cross chapters around the country have mental health volunteers ready to help people cope with their fears and stress.
more...
|
Daily News Digest
Breaking news from the investigation and response to the terrorist attacks of September 11. Courtesy of U.S.News & World Report. Updated twice daily.
more...
Boston Area Red Cross Continues to Counsel Grieving Families of Crash Victims
As families of the victims of the Boston hijacked flights continue to grieve, the Boston Red Cross remains on call to provide badly needed emotional support to everyone affected by the horrific events of a week ago.
more...
Virginia Girls "Wash Away the Hurt"
Four sisters launched a national car wash campaign to give kids across the country an outlet for their sense of loss and their urge to help.
more...
The Spirit of America: Courage and Faith
A message from Dr. Bernadine Healy, President and CEO of the American Red Cross.
more...
Nursing Home Residents Raise Thousands for Relief
Gertrude Zell and Mildred Roberts, along with a team of other Ohio nursing home residents, came up with a modest money-raising plan to help relief efforts — a plan that quickly grew beyond expectations.
more...
Helping the Helpers
Red Cross workers who’ve witnessed the horrific disaster scene in New York firsthand and are dealing with its aftermath, have found themselves deeply troubled by the tragedy.
more...
Red Cross Shelter Resident Ready to Begin Anew
Cole Bell was walking through the mall area below the Twin Towers on his way to work when tragedy struck. His life was spared, but he was severely disoriented by the trauma of the event.
more...
Across the Country, the Red Cross Responds to the Sept. 11 Attacks
Updated: Sept. 26
more...
|