ATTENTION COACHES - As you gear up for the fall season, keep in mind that heat and humidity can be especially hazardous for young players. Here are some tips to help keep athletes safe: rdcrss.org/4lUoWa2

Our Disaster Action Teams were busy on Thursday and Friday, helping 11 families - 38 people - in response to storm damage and home fires in Norristown, Hatfield and Philadelphia.

ATTN BEACHGOERS 🏖️ - Note the high risk of rip tides today. Red Cross has some tips to help keep you safe: redcross.org/get-help/how-t…

These ⬇️ upcoming blood drives could use a boost! Schedule an appointment to donate this week and help keep the blood supply strong this summer. Visit redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code (in parentheses below) or enter your zip code to find a blood drive near you!

The heat is on to find blood donors! We’ll say thanks with a $15 e-gift card when you come to give Aug. 1-28. Plus, successful August donations get free A1C testing (prediabetes & diabetes screen; 1 test result/donor in a 12-month period). Appointments: rcblood.org/43ZR8Av

On Saturday, our Disaster Action Team helped 5 families (12 people) following Philadelphia home fires on the 40 block of E. Ashmead St., 2400 block of W. Hagert St., 500 block of E. Armstrong St. and 3000 block of Rorer St. #EndHomeFires

This International Dog 🦮 Assistance Week (Aug. 3-9), we celebrate Red Cross therapy dogs! These dogs and their owners volunteer in shelters and nursing homes across the country and in hospitals around the world. Thank you for serving! 🐾

Last week, our Disaster Action Team helped 30 families - 96 people total - in response to 19 local disasters, including home fires. #EndHomeFires

Shout out to Newtown Square Fire Company No.1 for winning bragging rights after last week's Battle of the Badges blood drive with Newtown Police Delco. But the real winners are the patients who may receive the lifesaving blood collected! Thanks to everyone who helped us reach 51 units of blood.

Last week, the Red Cross and Philadelphia OEM operated a 4-day shelter for Courtyard Apartments residents who were evacuated following the second electrical fire in just over a month. Check out a recap of the operation on our blog: rdcrss.org/45jACMw

These ⬇️ blood drives could use a boost! Can you lend an arm this week to help ensure patients have access the blood they need? Visit redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code (in parentheses below) or enter your zip code to find a blood drive near you!

On Friday, our Preparedness Team was in the Mayfair neighborhood helping to make homes safer. Together with Philadelphia Fire, we installed 114 smoke alarms in 31 homes and provided fire safety education to 99 people! #EndHomeFires

#WaterSafetyWednesday - A swimmer needs immediate help if they: 🛟 Are not making forward progress in the water. 🛟 Are vertical in the water but unable to move or tread water. 🛟 Are motionless and face down in the water. Learn more: rdcrss.org/3uai7FW

It’s National Friendship Day. Since donating blood is better with a buddy, ask a friend to join you in giving. Make your appointment at rcblood.org/appt.

We're looking for compassionate Recovery Client Care volunteers to work with those impacted by disasters, including home fires. Volunteer remotely or from the Red Cross House - our disaster recovery center at 40th and Powelton streets in Philadelphia. redcross.org/volunteer

Switching from conventional to LED lighting can make a noticeable difference on your monthly electric bill— and it’s one of the easiest changes to make. Red Cross Green Team volunteer Zain Ahamd breaks it down in our new blog column Green Scene: rdcrss.org/45BcaY1

Untreated diabetes can cause serious health concerns, so we're helping our donors maintain their well-being by expanding our health offerings with free A1C testing (diabetes screen) on successful August blood donations. (1 test result per 12 months.) Give: rcblood.org/43ZR8Av

Exclusive Red Cross x Metallica merch for blood & platelet donors! Must complete form at RedCrossBlood.org/Metallica, make your appointment to donate and show up to give 7/29/25-2/28/26 at any U.S. Red Cross blood drive to get a new limited-edition tee (by mail, while they last)!