Kinston Volunteer Recognized for Outstanding Service

During our response to the Kinston Towers Fire in June and July, Lenoir County volunteer, Sonia Johnson, proved to be an indispensable part of the operation.  Sonia was there from beginning to end, nearly four weeks, she utilized her skills in disaster response to help those affected while also providing leadership and training to new volunteers. Johnson joined the Kinston

Jacksonville Teen Receives Congressional Volunteer Award

JACKSONVILLE, NC, July 23, 2013 — On June 19, 2013, an outstanding youth volunteer from Jacksonville, NC, 16-year-old Carol Ann Schwarzenbach, received the Congressional Volunteer Award.  She was presented with the award by NC Senator Richard Burr and NC Congressman Walter Jones at a ceremony in Washington, DC. “Receiving the award was a life changing experience,” said Carol Ann. “This

Holiday Provides Service Opportunity for Family

Story by Tara Humphries, Chair of the Board of Directors, Wayne County American Red Cross / Thursday, July 4, 2013 KINSTON, NC – While some took the day off to celebrate Independence Day, others made it a day of service, including the American Red Cross and the Bridge Church, who provided lunch for the displaced residents of Kinston Towers. Independence

Red Cross Assists 14 Tarboro Residents after Apartment Fire

TARBORO, NC May 9, 2013 — The Red Cross assisted 11 adults and 3 children who were displaced by an early morning fire at Northgate Apartments in Tarboro. Red Cross disaster volunteers, Peter and Ann Wright, received a call around 6am to respond to the fire that damaged 4 apartment units. “When we arrived the fire department had cleared the

Hurricane Sandy Response

Red Cross Continues Hurricane Sandy Response,  Readies Volunteers to Move to Affected Areas People Can Support Response by Giving To Red Cross Disaster Relief EASTERN NC, Monday, October 29, 2012— The American Red Cross continues preparedness and response efforts for Hurricane Sandy across multiple states along the East Coast. The effects of the storm have already been felt by most

Red Cross Stands up Satellite Communications in Elizabeth City and Prepares for Hurricane Sandy

ELIZABETH CITY, NC, Saturday, October 27, 2012 – Before the severe weather started yesterday evening, Red Cross disaster workers from Wilmington, NC headed to the northern part of the state to assist with preparedness efforts for Hurricane Sandy.  Response Manager, Victoria Kling and Lead Disaster Services Technology Volunteer, Chris Nienow, loaded up a trailer with supplies, including a VSAT, and

Goldsboro Volunteers Assist with Hurricane Sandy Response

GOLDSBORO, NC, Saturday, October 27, 2012 – Heavy rain from Hurricane Sandy is expected to cause flooding around the Pamlico Sound area and the Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross is assisting by sending an Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) with a team of volunteers and supplies. The ERV team is two Goldsboro residents; disaster volunteers Roberto Mendozo and