American Red Cross

Jazmond Dixon was the first resident of St. Louis to die from COVID-19. She died only a couple days after the first COVID-19 death in St. Louis County.

Jazmond Dixon, The First In St. Louis To Die Of COVID-19, Had Mom At Her Side

Chad Davis

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Jazmond Dixon celebrated her 31st birthday Feb. 9. That night, when she learned some family members couldn’t make it to her birthday party, she drove…

Paul Granneman donates platelets Nov. 20 in St. Louis. The American Red Cross has said the need for blood donations is 'urgent.'

Economy & Business

How You Can Help St. Louis-Area People In Need During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Social distancing and stay-at-home orders have some St. Louisans asking: How can I help those who need support while I am at home? Even many volunteer…

Health, Science, Environment

'Urgent' need for blood hits St. Louis earlier than usual

Sarah Fentem

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Officials from the American Red Cross are urging St. Louis residents to donate blood over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.There were 21,000 fewer…

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St. Louis Public Radio’s recent blood drive helps 198 patients across bi-state area

The flu season and severe winter weather forced the cancellation of more than 150 blood drives and resulted in 28,000 fewer donations of life-saving…

Sandy Evans helps her parents clear out the basement of the house she grew up in on Oak Court in Arnold on Monday afternoon. Floodwater from the Meramec River damaged the basement, which housed a spare bedroom and a bathroom.

Economy & Business

Five things to know about applying for flood aid from FEMA

Updated 10:45 a.m., Jan. 24 with information from FEMA—Hundreds of thousands of federal dollars are available to Missourians whose homes were damaged in…

Paul Jackson, 83, says he's been sleeping in his car since the flood swept through his trailer in Arnold, Mo.

Government, Politics & Issues

Flood damage intensifies need for affordable housing in Arnold area

With no money to spare and little idea where to go, Paul Jackson of Arnold has been sleeping in his car since flood waters swept through his home at the…

Arts

On Chess: Blood drive combines history and helping

The American Red Cross and the World Chess Hall of Fame encourage chess fans to help save lives – and learn more about the impact of chess in World War II…

A Red Cross volunteer distributes food in Ferguson in August.

Government, Politics & Issues

Red Cross Ready To Respond If Needed In Ferguson

Rachel Lippmann

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The American Red Cross of Greater St. Louis says it is ready to provide whatever services are needed in the aftermath of the anticipated grand jury…

Health, Science, Environment

As Snow Melts, Red Cross Calls for Blood Donations

The American Red Cross is asking donors to help replenish the St. Louis region’s blood supply after snow and frigid weather prevented blood collection for…

Anheuser-Busch Contributes Drinking Water To Hurricane Recovery

Anheuser-Busch is in the process of packaging over one million cans of drinking water for victims of Hurricane Sandy that hit the northeast early this…