American Red Cross

From fashion to health care, military spouse Jiyoung Kim Seong is reinventing her career. Jiyoung once had a fast-paced job in the fashion industry in Los Angeles before marrying her husband and starting a family. After relocating several times due to his active-duty service, she found stability through our Dental Assistant Program. “Life as a military family comes with a lot of uncertainty,” Jiyoung said. “This gave me a sense of purpose beyond just being a military spouse. I felt connected to something bigger and that helped ease the emotional toll of constant change.” This free program gives military spouses hands-on classroom training and a path to competitive careers in health care. Jiyoung recently graduated at Osan Air Base in South Korea and is now pursuing credentials to become a dental hygienist. Share your advice for career changers like Jiyoung in the comments!

Marquisa Davis never imagined that her work would play a role in helping save the life of her son. Marquisa works on our Blood Services team, which helps collect, test and distribute nearly half of the nation's blood supply. In 2022, her son, Shamar, was critically injured and needed multiple surgeries and blood transfusions. Thanks to blood that was available on hospital shelves, Shamar survived. "When we were in the ICU and the nurse came in with Red Cross O negative blood bags to provide him with more transfusions, my heart burst with joy and gratefulness,” Marquisa said. She even reached out to her Red Cross team to thank them for being a part of saving her son's life. The work Red Crossers do is more than just accomplishing daily tasks. Whether collecting blood or working behind the scenes, our employees' careers are forces for good.

Work is better when you spend time doing meaningful things with great people. ❤️ If you want to make your career a force for good, follow these resume tips from our hiring team: - Include experience that showcases your work ethic and personal growth. - Customize your experience so your resume directly relates to the job you're applying for. #RedCrossCareers #JobTips #JobApplications

Spoiler alert: A water emergency can happen anywhere. While you're soaking up the summer fun, make sure you bring your water smarts with you. That means: - Knowing your limitations. - Never swimming alone. - Swimming with lifeguards and water watchers present. - Wearing a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket that fits you and always wearing it while boating, regardless of your swimming skill. - Swimming sober. - Knowing how to call for help. - Adjusting for the risks of the water environment you are in, such as rip currents. We all have a role to play in keeping our loved ones and communities safe. Learn how we work with our partners to make being in and around the water more fun and safe, and how you can, too. Join American Red Cross Training Services for a LinkedIn Live on Wednesday, July 16, at noon ET: https://rdcrss.org/4lNfG75

For years, Sarah watched her grandfather rely on regular blood transfusions to stay alive. He battled mysterious internal bleeding that doctors couldn’t fully explain. “Blood helped give him more time,” Sarah said. And that time meant everything to her family. For most of her life, Sarah couldn’t donate blood because she grew up overseas. But when she found out those restrictions were lifted, she didn’t hesitate. “I always hated not being able to contribute, knowing the profound impact a simple donation can have,” Sarah said. “Now, I’m finally able to give back and help someone else’s loved one by donating.” Sarah works at goodr, a company known for its stylish active sunglasses. Right now, the American Red Cross and goodr are teaming up to thank donors who come give blood through July 14 with a customizable pair of Red Cross x goodr sunglasses, while supplies last. Give blood, give time. Give someone the chance to stay a little longer with the people who love them most: https://rdcrss.org/4eGzWF2

Your parents don't need to understand everything about your job, just that you’re out there helping people. And that’s good enough. ❤️

“Bye, house! We love you so much. We hope you survive this day.” Those were the last words Christine said to her home in Pacific Palisades as she drove away, wildfire smoke rising in the distance. Just hours later, her house was gone. As a single mom and widow, Christine lost more than a home. She lost much of the artwork her late husband created, the little handprint her son left on the wall that she protected for years, and the space where her family’s memories lived. In the days that followed, Christine shut down emotionally — until a call from the Red Cross changed everything. “When the Red Cross called, she asked for my address. She was so kind, so calm,” Christine said. “It released me to cry. That was important.” Christine received immediate help from the Red Cross, which provided financial assistance to cover basics like pajamas, toothpaste, and personal items for her son and their dog. Months later, she received additional financial assistance — something she never expected. “It was a profound thing for me," she said. "I’d never been on that side of things. Somehow, I had this idea — this isn’t for you.” For Christine, it was a full-circle moment. A former Red Cross donor herself, she now felt the impact of that generosity firsthand. “This is why [the Red Cross] is so special,” she said. “You make the process not just human and kind, but easy.” Christine’s journey after the Southern California wildfires hasn’t been easy, but she’s taking it one day at a time and looking ahead with hope.

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After spending decades giving back to his community in Milford, New Hampshire, Pete Basiliere didn’t slow down when he retired — he stepped up. He joined the American Red Cross of Northern New England and began helping people across the country recover from disasters. Since then, Pete has responded to devastating floods in Vermont, Hurricane Helene in the Carolinas, and wildfires in California. As a disaster volunteer, he’s been a steady presence for families facing unimaginable loss, offering food, supplies and a compassionate heart. “When a disaster strikes, lives are impacted in ways most of us have no idea,” Pete said. “If I can help with that transition to the next step in recovering, then I'm happy to be able to do that.” Today, Red Cross volunteers are responding to twice as many major disasters as they did just a decade ago. The number of billion-dollar disasters has increased by 85%. You don’t have to wait for retirement to make a difference. Join Pete and thousands of others who are bringing hope when disasters strike. Sign up to volunteer: https://rdcrss.org/462bk7t

This is what it feels like to be a Red Crosser. ❤️ We couldn't bring comfort, hope and essential support to communities impacted by disasters without our amazing volunteers. They're trained and ready to respond when it matters most. Learn about volunteering and what it's like to deploy to disasters during our virtual information session on Thursday, July 10, from 3-4 p.m. ET. You'll hear from other volunteers and find out how you can help your community and others. Sign up: https://rdcrss.org/3Gx9XDq