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Tech Talk: How social media is helping the health sector

Posted February 16, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

*Red Cross Tech Talk looks at different technology or social media tools that pertain to the work we do at the Red Cross. Have an idea? Please let us know! **February 13-17 is Social Media Week in cities around the world. We’ll share some learnings ...

Volunteer profile: Finding friendship across generations

Posted February 10, 2012 by Global Administrator

Elaine Theriault is a typical 2nd year sociology and anthropology student at Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick. A native of Maine, she’s living away from home and keeping busy with her studies and university life. But for one hour ...

Transportation Service Day: Road trips for a good cause

Posted October 24, 2011 by Global Administrator

October is Community Support Month in Ontario – a time to celebrate and acknowledge our staff and volunteers who provide support to vulnerable members of their communities every day. Several times a week, Bill Beattie gets behind the wheel of a vehic...

A friendly voice can brighten the day

Posted October 17, 2011 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

* Guest blog by Colleen Lowe, senior communications advisor with the Red CrossOctober is Community Support Month in Ontario – a time to celebrate and acknowledge our staff and volunteers who provide support to vulnerable members of their communities ...

Meals on Wheels volunteer keeps on going

Posted October 07, 2011 by Global Administrator

October is Community Support Month in Ontario – a time to celebrate and acknowledge our staff and volunteers who provide support to vulnerable members of their communities every day. Every Thursday since November 1987, Doug Bold has volunteered with ...

Delivering compassion throughout Cape Breton

Posted September 26, 2011 by Global Administrator

September is Continuing Care Month in Nova Scotia. We’re profiling Red Crossers in recognition of all the great work they do in caring for people outside of a hospital setting. Cathy Oakley travels all over Cape Breton and Guysborough County in N...

Supporting people at home with a smile and a song

Posted September 19, 2011 by Global Administrator

September is Continuing Care Month in Nova Scotia. We’re profiling Red Crossers in recognition of all the great work they do in caring for people outside of a hospital setting. Canadian Red Cross home support worker Lynn Akanbi can’t help but lau...

Volunteer profile: A little HELP along the way

Posted September 13, 2011 by Global Administrator

September is Continuing Care Month in Nova Scotia. We’re profiling Red Crossers in recognition of all the great work they do in caring for people outside of a hospital setting. There’s nothing more rewarding than feeling like as much as you give,...

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