March is Red Cross Month

Dear Friends, March is Red Cross Month. Red Cross Month is a time to remind everyone of the work of the American Red Cross in communities across the country and around the globe – and of how we depend on public support to help people in need. Thanks to support from individuals, organizations and businesses [...]

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Here, There, and Everywhere: Red Crosser Supports Mission in Creative Ways

The group that shook the world and rocked a generation leaves a legacy of philanthropy through the summer event “Abbey Road on the River.” The event takes place annually over Labor Day Weekend in National Harbor, Washington, DC. The festival celebrates all things Beatles, while donating  proceeds to the American Red Cross.      The event features groups from all over the [...]

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Sending National Volunteer Week Off In Style!

At the American Red Cross of Greater Columbus we have more than 1,000 volunteers who are in the community everyday driving seniors to medical appointments, briefing military members on the services Red Cross provides to them and their families, teaching lifesaving CPR and First Aid classes and helping families recover following home fires and other disasters. They [...]

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It’s National Volunteer Week—a time to celebrate service and get involved

The American Red Cross has a special appreciation for volunteers. Did you know that they make up 96 percent of the Red Cross work force?   Every year, more than half a million people give their time through the Red Cross to help their neighbors, communities and country. Here in greater Columbus, more than 1,100 residents [...]

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31 Days 31 Ways- Volunteer to Become a Community Transportation Driver

Become a Community Transportation Driver. The position is high on our critical need for volunteers list. To learn more about the program check out the website. Then watch the video below to learn about Dee Dee English, one of our Community Transportation Drivers. If you think you might be interested in driving for our Community Transportation [...]

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31 Days 31 Ways- Help Spread Our Message

A few quick and easy ways to help spread the Red Cross message: -Get some Red Cross gear to wear around. Having a key chain, t-shirt, even a coffee mug can help remind people about the Red Cross. -Think of someone you know who could use our services: An elderly neighbor who could use Community [...]

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31 Days 31 Ways- Find a Unique Volunteer Opportunity

You know what you’re good at. You know what you like. You don’t have to sacrifice that in order to do a great service to your community. The American Red Cross offers a diverse array of volunteer opportunities and you are bound to find something tailored to your enthusiasm and expertise. Those with a background [...]

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31 Days 31 Ways- Find out about Community Transportation

What is red and white and drives all over? The American Red Cross Community Transportation Program! For over thirty years, the Red Cross has provided safe, reliable and timely transportation for seniors and others in Franklin County to medical and other life-enhancing appointments. This service is provided to those who qualify either through a third-party such as [...]

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Meeting Ken Oshiro

Meet Ken Oshiro, motorcycle racing enthusiast and American Red Cross Community Transportation Program (CTP) driver. Sounds like an oxymoron right? After all, drivers are responsible for transporting seniors, and others in Franklin County, to medical and other life-enhancing appointments through our Community Transportation Program. But, spend a few minutes with Ken Oshiro and you will [...]

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Red Cross- on the expressway to your heart with Community Transportation

After writing the other day about the highest-need volunteer positions, I decided to do a ride-along and find out what the Community Transportation Program (CTP) was all about. Here is a little snapshot of my day with Michael, one of the newest volunteers for CTP, and the colorful members of the Columbus community who utilize [...]

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