American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast Region

Nuestro equipo continúa trabajando arduamente para ayudar a los afectados por la tormenta del jueves. Si necesita un lugar seguro para quedarse, puede encontrar un refugio cerca de usted en redcross.org/shelter o llamando al 1-800-733-2767.

We've seen firsthand how devastating the worsening climate crisis has become. More and more natural disasters are happening, but there are some things you can do to help. Here are four ideas to get you started. ?? #HelpCantWait #RedCrossMonth

The Red Cross Tiffany Circle and Coastal Bend Board Members want to shower our military moms and moms- to-be with free baby items and military resources! If you are in the Corpus Christi or Houston area- please sign up today to join us. Sign up: https://rdcrss.org/3yMmE5G Participants will recieve: a free diaper bag full of baby items and two boxes of diapers and wipes ( Valued at over $160), a free perdiatric CPR course and other information and resources for our military and veteran families.

Patients with sickle cell disease often face a lifetime of treatment, including thousands of blood transfusions. Blood donors who are Black play a critical role in treating those with sickle cell, most of whom are of African descent. #TeamUp4SickleCell: rcblood.org/37RKNdI

TURN AROUND DON'T DROWN ?? ??? Heavy rain and flooding is happening in South Texas, so it’s important to stay informed and prepared. ?? If you are caught on a flooded road and waters are rising rapidly around you, get out of the car quickly and move to higher ground. Most cars can be swept away by less than two feet of moving water. For more flood safety tips, visit: https://rdcrss.org/4iEFJMB

Did you know that 1 in 10 people in the U.S. are affected by diabetes, and nearly a quarter of them are unaware that they have this condition? This Red Cross Month, we’re aiming to help address this gap by offering free A1C testing on all successful blood, platelet and plasma donations in March. Empower your health while helping save lives! Schedule a blood donation appointment in March: https://rdcrss.org/4bi2kM0 First comment - optional: All donors who come to give blood, platelets or plasma from March 1-31 will receive a $10 https://rdcrss.org/3kwiUO5 Gift Card by email. See https://rdcrss.org/4bi2kM0 for details on both offers.

We’re so grateful for your support on Giving Day! Because of you, we’re able to help provide food, shelter and other critical support to people affected by disasters, big and small. As disasters continue to become more frequent and intense, people are relying on the Red Cross for help. You make our lifesaving mission possible! If you weren’t able to support us on Red Cross Giving Day, there is still time to donate to support our vital work. Give today: redcross.org/donate #HelpCantWait

Your donation goes to help mobilize our communities so that they are ready and prepared when a disaster strikes them. Help today by donating at redcross.org/donate!

Superheroes often work in teams, demonstrating the importance of collaboration and teamwork, which is essential for effective leadership and achieving shared goals. This week our Texas Gulf Coast Regional Leadership Team met to discuss how to strategically guide our teams to the success of our mission- using our super powers for our greater good! ??

Imagine losing your home to a disaster and not knowing where to go or when your next meal will be. When you donate $20, you can provide someone a full day of meals at a shelter as they receive support from Red Cross volunteers and begin to plan their next steps. Be the difference for someone before a disaster strikes by supporting our relief work and donating Today: Your gift, no matter the size, can change lives: redcross.org/donate #HelpCantWait