April 24, 2019: More than 550 lives saved - and counting! Since launching in October 2014, the Home Fire Campaign has helped save 582 lives.November 16, 2018: The Red Cross helps bring relief and comfort to thousands of people dealing with the devastation left behind by raging wildfires in both the northern and southern parts of California.October 27, 2017: After devastating wildfires begin in northern California, the Red Cross assists communities to recover, making sure people receive the help they need while providing a shoulder to lean on as they cope with the aftermath of these deadly fires.
The Red Cross also prepares to respond to Hurricane Maria as it approaches Puerto Rico and the U.S. September 19, 2017: For several weeks, thousands of Red Cross disaster workers help people impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, which devastates parts of Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico and the U.S.August 25, 2017: The Red Cross undertakes massive relief efforts to help victims of Hurricane Harvey.October 17, 2016: The Red Cross announces that the Home Fire Campaign has saved at least 111 lives and installed more than 500,000 smoke alarms during its first two years.September 10, 1989: Red Cross begins relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Hugo.February 23, 1987: Red Cross opens its Holland Laboratory dedicated to biomedical research.March 1, 1985: Immediately after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) licenses the first test to detect the antibody to HIV on March 3rd, Red Cross Blood Services regions begin testing all newly donated blood.October 21, 1983: Board of Governors approves expansion of Red Cross bone marrow program that leads to stem cell collection and distribution.January 13, 1983: United States blood banking groups issue their first warning about Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).February 25, 1977: President Jimmy Carter makes his 51st blood donation in bloodmobile at the White House.April 29, 1975: Red Cross begins four-month Operation New Life for Vietnam refugees brought to the United States.June 14, 1972: Red Cross responds as Hurricane Agnes slams eastern United States.February 14, 1972: Red Cross calls for national blood policy, which the federal government sets up in 1974, supporting standardized practices and an end to paid donations.June 8, 1947: In an effort to include more representation from the local chapters, the Board of Governors replaces Central Committee as Red Cross governing body.August 29, 1945: First Red Cross field director arrives in Japan after World War II to help rebuild Japanese Red Cross.August 18, 1945: Red Cross ends its World War II blood program for the military after collecting more than 13 million pints.March 20, 1945: President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's last radio talk to nation is in support of the Red Cross War Fund.May 1, 1943: Jesse Thomas is the first African-American to join the American Red Cross executive staff.November 28, 1942: Red Cross responds to fire at Cocoanut Grove nightclub in Boston, Mass., that claims 494 lives.November 11, 1942: American Red Cross opens famous Rainbow Corner Club in London for servicemen.
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