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International Year of Volunteers Concludes with Tributes to Volunteers
This month marks the official end of the United Nations International Year of Volunteers (IYV2001), an unprecedented yearlong project designed to promote and recognize volunteerism worldwide.
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Orange County Chapter Offers Online Disaster Preparedness Class
The American Red Cross Orange County Chapter, in Santa Ana, Calif., is offering a live emergency disaster preparedness course that can be accessed by anyone with an Internet connection.
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WTC Workers Find Sense of Family at Respite Centers
The arduous task of recovery at Ground Zero is far from over. The Red Cross is still there, providing comfort to hundreds of workers every day.
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President Bush Joins Red Cross to Send Relief to Afghan Children
President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush joined Red Cross CEO Harold Decker, FedEx Express CEO David Bronczek, and over 300 school children in New Windsor, Maryland this morning to view relief supplies that are being prepared for shipment to Afghanistan.
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Southern States Recovering from Severe Weather
The American Red Cross is providing relief in five southern states after tornadoes, flooding and other severe weather killed two dozen people and injured more than 150.
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Red Cross Launches 'Points for Pints' Blood Drive Competition
This year, a new American Red Cross collegiate blood drive competition during basketball season will make the road to March Madness even more exciting.
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Bob Heintzelman: School Principal Turned Red Cross Disaster Leader
Bob Heintzelman knows well the long hours and traumatic experiences involved in large disaster relief efforts. As a seasoned relief worker, he thought he was prepared for almost anything.
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Red Cross Continues to Assist WV Flood Victims
Throughout July, unprecedented rainfall struck southern West Virginia, affecting more than 5,000 families. Five months later, the American Red Cross continues to help victims rebuild their lives.
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In Pictures: Images from the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001
The World Trade Center
The Pentagon
Red Cross Mental Health Volunteers
Healing America (Flash Photo Essay)
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