March is Red Cross Month

America is a special place, where someone you may not know will give you their blood, or provide you with shelter. In 1943, President Roosevelt recognized the American Red Cross as a true reflection of that humanitarian, volunteer spirit and proclaimed March as Red Cross Month, a tradition continued by every president since then.

The day-to-day work of the Red Cross is centered on communities like ours and done by volunteers. This year, 1,500 of our neighbors volunteered for the Red Cross and responded to 229 local disasters. In honor of their service, we are celebrating those who have given t...