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  • American Red Cross donates golf cart

    American Red Cross donates golf cart

    Kerrville VA received a golf cart from the American Red Cross, making it easier and safer for Veterans to travel around the campus.

  • Military and Veteran Caregiver Network offers peer support, resource library

    Military and Veteran Caregiver Network offers peer support, resource library

    The American Red Cross Military and Veteran Caregiver Network provides caregivers with a variety of resources and support. 

  • Social worker’s 48 years at VA

    Social worker’s 48 years at VA

    A Red Cross volunteer in the Vietnam War, social worker Kris McGlathery has spent decades serving others.

  • Pacific Islands VA has a new Community Living Center garden

    Pacific Islands VA has a new Community Living Center garden

    Resident Counsel President Jesse Sotelo has spearheaded a project to turn some of the Community Living Center into a community garden.

  • Red Cross: Donation shortfall may impact blood supply

    Red Cross: Donation shortfall may impact blood supply

    The American Red Cross has seen a shortfall of about 25,000 blood donations in the first two months of the summer, which makes it hard to keep hospital shelves stocked with lifesaving blood products. By making an appointment to give blood or platelets in August, donors can keep the national blood supply from falling to shortage levels. 

  • Support, connect with Veterans for Buddy Check Week

    Support, connect with Veterans for Buddy Check Week

    Buddy Check Week, recognized this year Oct. 21-25, is a call to action for all Veterans to reaffirm their bonds and the connections that unite them across the nation.

  • American Red Cross offers free lifesaving skills training for volunteers

    American Red Cross offers free lifesaving skills training for volunteers

    Until Help Arrives is a free course offered by the American Red Cross to teach people lifesaving skills during an emergency.

  • Blue Star Families host online Q&A and live event for Veterans, caregivers

    Blue Star Families host online Q&A and live event for Veterans, caregivers

    Join Blue Star Families and ask the experts all of your questions regarding caregivers benefits.

  • Join VA in supporting a National Day of Service, April 23

    Join VA in supporting a National Day of Service, April 23

    Make a pledge to volunteer during VetServe 2025 and the national day of service on April 23.

  • Keeping our Vets warm

    Keeping our Vets warm

    Lulu Bang learned there was a large population of unhoused Veterans in Central Ohio and she wanted to help keep them warm.

  • Pittsburgh VA tests its response to national disaster

    Pittsburgh VA tests its response to national disaster

    Pittsburgh VA and its partners practice relocating hospitalized patients during disasters and public health emergencies.

  • Caregiver Support Program provides CPR training to Veterans’ caregivers

    Caregiver Support Program provides CPR training to Veterans’ caregivers

    VA Caregiver Support Program conducts CPR classes at local VA facilities, plans to develop national training video.

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Last updated September 18, 2024

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