Contribute to disaster response right from home! Join us as a duty officer volunteer, answering initial calls for assistance and coordinating local Red Cross volunteers to aid individuals and families impacted by disasters (such as home fires). Your support ensures they receive vital temporary relief like shelter, food and clothing. All you need is a phone, internet access and a willingness to commitment to one 6-hour on-call shift per week. Apply now at redcross.org/volunteer!
Emergency blood shortage
HELP! Hospital blood needs are outpacing blood donations coming in. Without more donors, essential medical treatments are at risk. Please help overcome the shortage in August and get a $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. Sign up for this #Helena community drive or another in your area at RedCrossBlood.org.
Benefis Health System: Helena
First Interstate Bank partners with Red Cross to raise funds for wildfire relief
THANKFUL THURSDAY: This Thursday, we are thankful for First Interstate Bank and the First Interstate BancSystem Foundation, who stand with Red Cross in our lifesaving efforts in the face of wildfires and other emergencies across the West and Midwest. Thank you, First Interstate Bank, for your commitment to community and putting people first, always. Join First Interstate Bank by supporting Western Wildfire relief now --> https://www.redcross.org/donate/cm/fibf-pub.html/.
Give the gift of life
EMERGENCY BLOOD SHORTAGE: The Red Cross national blood supply has dropped 25 percent since July 1, and we need your help. #Missoula, come join us at this community blood drive and give the gift of life. In thanks for coming out to help overcome the shortage in August, get a $20 Amazon.com gift card. Visit RedCrossBlood.org to schedule an appointment.
Volunteer with us
Use your social media skills to make a difference with the American Red Cross! We're looking for a few dedicated volunteers to help share our lifesaving mission. The time commitment is approximately five hours per week with a flexible schedule, and you can volunteer from anywhere. Join us in making a positive impact by applying at redcross.org/volunteer. #Volunteer #AmericanRedCross #MakeADifference #SocialMedia
Go. Gianforte thanks Montana Red Cross volunteers
Governor Greg Gianforte thanks our teams for providing comfort and care after a devastating windstorm struck #Missoula.
We are facing a nationwide emergency blood shortage, but you can help! The Montana Red Cross Board of Directors are hosting community blood drives in #GreatFalls and #Missoula in August with plenty of opportunities to give the gift of life. As a thank-you, all those who donate in August will receive a $20 Amazon gift card. Join us and make an appointment today at RedCrossBlood.org. Just an hour of your day can make a difference for a patient in need.
Disaster Action Teams weekly snapshot 0728-0803
📸 Disaster Action Team weekly snapshot:
☎️ 5 team responses to calls for wildfires and requests for assistance.
🚒 Assisted emergency agencies in 5 counties.
🙋♂️ 🙋 Are you looking for a meaningful opportunity to serve your community? Learn about volunteer roles near you! --> redcross.org/volunteer.
Missoula windstorm
Attention #Missoula! Do you need help cleaning up after the devastating windstorm? Please call 406-201-1173 to talk with the crisis clean-up team and request assistance.
SHORTAGE ALERT: The Red Cross blood supply is rapidly dropping as hospital needs are outpacing donations coming in.
#Helena, you can help! Come out to one of the community drives below or find another drive in your area by visiting RedCrossBlood.org. All those who donate in August will receive a $20 Amazon gift card.
Thank you for helping save lives.
Missoula Red Cross volunteers help residents following severe weather
In Missoula, Red Cross volunteers recently assisted over 120 individuals in accessing essential services including electricity, air conditioning, a shower, snacks and drinks following severe weather and power outages.
A big thank you goes out to our dedicated volunteers and community partners for protecting residents during and after emergencies! 👏 👏
Volunteer with Red Cross
Join us as a transportation specialist and deliver lifesaving blood products to the hospitals and centers where it's needed most! 🚗❤️ Volunteer drivers are needed now in #Kalispell, #GreatFalls, #Bozeman, and #Helena. Routes average six hours, and we ask for a commitment of only two shifts per month. Drive to save lives by applying now at redcross.org/volunteer!
Disaster Action Team weekly snapshot 0721-0727
📸 Disaster Action Teams weekly snapshot:
☎️ 11 team responses to calls involving house fires, wildfires and a severe thunderstorm.
🤝 Assisted emergency partners in 9 counties.
🚨 Inspired? Learn more about joining a disaster action team 👉 www.redcross.org/volunteer.
Disaster Action Teams weekly snapshot 0714-0720
📸 Disaster Action Teams weekly snapshot:
☎️ 13 team responses to home fires, wildfires and other calls for help.
🤝 Assisted emergency agencies in 11 counties.
🤔 Want to help your friends and neighbors during wildfire season? Consider joining one of our teams by clicking here: https://rdcrss.org/34R9y8T.
Hello, #Missoula! Be a force for good and get rewarded. Come give blood or platelets with the Red Cross in July for a Fandango movie ticket by email – you can use it to see the big-screen thrill ride TWISTERS on us! All blood types are needed now.
There are many opportunities to give including this Missoula Realtors community blood drive. Find a drive near you and make an appointment today at RedCrossBlood.org.
Disaster Action Teams weekly snapshot 0707-0713
📸 Disaster Action Teams weekly snapshot:
☎️ 13 team responses to house fires, wildfires and calls for help.
🚨 Assisted emergency officials in 9 counties.
🔥 Looking to help protect your friends and neighbors during disasters like wildfires? Consider volunteering with the Red Cross. Visit redcross.org/volunteer.
The need for lifesaving blood doesn't take a summer vacation, and that's why we need you, #Helena. Never donated before? Now's a great time to start. Donating takes less than an hour, and a single donation can save more than one life.
The community drives below have plenty of spots available. Visit RedCrossBlood.org to schedule an appointment. Hope to see you there!
0717 USFS bda
Busy schedules, vacations and school breaks cause a steep drop in blood donations. But, accidents and medical emergencies don’t take a summer break – patients need blood every minute, every day.
Missoula residents can help save lives by giving blood Wednesday, July 17th at our Blood Donor Center, located at 2401 N. Reserve St. Ste 6. from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. To schedule your appointment, head to redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: USFS.
Thank you, United States Forest Service, for sponsoring this drive!
Idaho and Montana volunteers deploy to help Hurricane Beryl response efforts
Idaho and Montana Red Cross disaster responders are in Texas helping southeastern communities affected by Hurricane Beryl.
They’re working around the clock alongside more than 450 trained volunteers from around the country to provide comfort, support and relief services where it is needed most.
Hundreds of people sought refuge in 12 emergency shelters this week as extreme temperatures and power outages continue to affect millions. Our hearts go out to communities devastated by this disaster.
Stevensville United Methodist Church Blood Drive
STEVENSVILLE RESIDENTS: Looking to start a new summer tradition? ➡️ Help save lives by signing up to donate at an upcoming blood drive.
To schedule an appointment, please visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: STEVENSVILLE