Your Donations at Work Myths and Facts about Your Donations to the Red Cross Helping People Recover From September 11 Download Our Anthrax FAQs (PDF file, 169K) Resolutions in Support of Magen David Adom Preserving America's Spirit: The Liberty Fund America's Fund for Afghan Children Red Cross Launches Nationwide Compassion and Information Hotline: 1 (866) GET-INFO (800) 526-1417 TDD Terrorism—Preparing for the Unexpected America's Children Reach Out: So Can You! Send a Letter to New York or D.C. If you and your family need help coping with the tragedies: American Red Cross Disaster Counseling Materials If you are from the areas affected by the disaster: American Red Cross Family Registration Form Interactive Relief and Rescue Map Information for Families of Victims National Center for Victims of Crime If you live overseas and have been affected by the disaster: Please contact your local national Red Cross or Red Crescent Society To Make a Donation: Visit the online donation system or call 1-800 HELP NOW Spanish toll free number: 1-800-257-7575 More Ways to Help See Video of the Red Cross Response RealMedia- 56k RealMedia- T1 Windows Media Player- 56k Windows Media Player- T1 "Together We Can Save A Life" Screensaver now available for download

Hurricane Michelle Strengthens in Caribbean
Hurricane Michelle continues to move slowly northward through the Caribbean Sea after battering coastal areas of Central America.
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As Temperatures Drop, Afghans Await Aid
With temperatures already dipping below zero in Afghanistan's central highlands, urgency is growing to deliver food, shelter and warm clothes to thousands of refugees displaced by years of civil war, drought and the current bombing.
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American Red Cross Remains Committed to Membership of Israel's Magen David Adom in International Red Cross
The American Red Cross Board of Governors and Dr. Healy reaffirm the American Red Cross policy and strategy on withholding annual dues to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to protest the exclusion of Magen David Adom, the Israeli Red Cross equivalent.
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New Interim CEO Addresses Press
Newly appointed interim CEO for the American Red Cross Harold Decker met with media at the organization's headquarters in Washington, D.C.
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Victim of Terrorism and Hate Finds Solace at the Red Cross
Mohammad Alqam is a peaceful man, but because he has an Arabic accent and an Islamic name, he is afraid. At the Family Assistance Center, he and his wife say that they have found overwhelming compassion from the Red Cross.
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The New Jersey Family Assistance Center: One Volunteer's Experience
Red Cross volunteers at Liberty State Park Family Assistance Center are still busy helping the families of the victims of the World Trade Center who live in New Jersey.
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Volunteers Support Families at Memorial Service
The Red Cross provided support, both emotional and financial, to mourners at Sunday's memorial service in New York City.
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Your Donations At Work
With the millions raised by the generosity of people around the country and around the world, the American Red Cross is providing a wide variety of services in the wake of Sept. 11. See how we're putting your money to work.  more...

Assistance, Assurance Eases Mother's Worries at Ground Zero
In addition to helping Pamela Weadick sort through her emotions, a Red Cross caseworker wrote Weadick a check for groceries and basic needs. Weadick walked away with a rejuvenated spirit.
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American Red Cross Launches Web Site for America's Fund for Afghan Children
As the America's Fund for Afghan Children crossed the $1 million milestone, the American Red Cross today announced the launch of a Web site dedicated to informing children, parents and teachers of the plight of the Afghan children and how American kids can help.
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Red Cross Translators Help Others Receive Assistance
Yung Ooi is among a number of volunteers filling a major need following the World Trade Center disaster. The tragedy hit one of the most diverse cities in the United States, and the victims reflect that diversity.
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Red Cross Eases Young Widow's Walk Through New Territory
Sandra Patrocino is just one of many victims of last month's violence who is being helped by generous donations from the American public.
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Across the Country, the Red Cross Responds to the Sept. 11 Attacks
Updated: Oct. 30
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In Pictures: Images from the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001
 The World Trade Center
 The Pentagon
 American Red Cross President Dr. Bernadine Healy Visits New York
 Dr. Healy Visits Pennsylvania Crash Site
 Red Cross Mental Health Volunteers
 Healing America (Flash Photo Essay)