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Innovative Online Market Helps Feed Families During the Pandemic — Organizer Is Honored by United Airlines With a Red Cross Essential Services Hero Award

United Airlines is especially honored to sponsor 2021 Essential Service Hero Esther Lindor and her innovative work with food insecurity during this very unprecedented time, creating a safe and efficient way for people to access food throughout the pandemic. In 2019, Esther was one of Lakeview Pantry’s earliest innovators, who helped lead and manage the organization’s online […]

by American Red Cross | Partnership

December 16, 2021

Honor Your Heroes: Nominations for the 20th Annual Red Cross Heroes Breakfast Are Now Open

Every spring, the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago holds its Heroes Breakfast, honoring local community members who have “demonstrated heroism through extraordinary acts of courage or kindness.” To nominate a hero, visit the Red Cross website and complete a nomination form. Nominations are due Friday, December 31, 2021. “Every year we look forward to […]

by Better Staff

November 23, 2021

Donate to Fuel the Fight Against Cancer, and Your Gift Will Be Matched

The Covid-19 pandemic forced the American Red Cross to make its biennial Tiffany Circle Summit – a gathering of women leaders committed to the Red Cross’ mission – a virtual event. Ultimately, the virtual format will allow more women to attend and learn about the Red Cross’ mission. At this year’s Summit on Oct. 6-7, […]

by American Red Cross | Partnership

September 1, 2021

Donate to Fuel the Fight Against Cancer, and Your Gift Will Be Matched

by American Red Cross | Partnership

September 1, 2021

Nicor Gas Sponsors the 2021 Red Cross Disaster Services Hero Award

With the Fourth of July holiday approaching, there’s no better time to commend those that contribute to their communities and America through service. The American Red Cross of Illinois celebrates the everyday heroes in our communities and honors their acts of great bravery, dedication, and service through their annual Heroes Breakfast event. The event also serves as a way for […]

by American Red Cross

July 2, 2021

Help the Red Cross Help People Affected by Disasters Big and Small

Across the U.S., the Red Cross is dealing with a disaster season of massive proportions. The American Red Cross is deploying volunteers to assist. To compound the challenges of 2020, this disaster season has proven that Mother Nature doesn’t take a break, even during a global pandemic. In July, Hurricane Hanna made landfall in Texas—the […]

by The American Red Cross

September 16, 2020