Today in History: On May 21, 1881, nurse and humanitarian Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C., inspired by the international Red Cross movement she witnessed in Europe.

“We were just trying to figure out what to do next when the Red Cross showed up. They were here so fast—it really meant a lot to us. They didn’t just bring help, they brought hope.” We mobilized to help more than a dozen impacted families—including Paul and Debbie Harbaugh.

Honoring the Fallen 🇺🇸 Red Cross volunteers joined the community in placing flags at Jacksonville National Cemetery in honor of Memorial Day — a heartfelt tribute to the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. #MemorialDay

Early this morning, Red Cross volunteers responded to a multi-unit fire on Fairfax Street, providing emergency assistance to seven people affected by the blaze. We’re grateful to our team for bringing comfort and care when it’s needed most. ❤️🔥

Happy to be part of the FPL Energy Saver Event in Pensacola! ⚡ We were proud to share Red Cross preparedness tips to help families stay safe and ready for emergencies. Big thanks to Florida Power & Light for inviting us to connect with the community! #FPL #Pensacola

Got a few spare minutes today? Roll up your sleeve and save a life! 💉❤️ Our amazing Biomedical team is onsite at our Jacksonville office until 5 PM—stop by and donate blood if you can. Every drop makes a difference!

Look who stopped by yesterday! 👀 Amy Ellis and Michael Madden rolled up their sleeves and gave the gift of life—again! 🩸 Amy made her 21st donation and Michael his 14th. That’s a whole lot of lives touched and a pretty amazing reason to catch up with friends. ❤️

We’re teaming up with Wayman Ministries to collaborate on ways to keep our communities safe during hurricane season. 🌪️ From preparedness plans to response strategies, we’re stronger together. #AMEChurch #community

Help us welcome the new class of Youth Volunteers at Naval Air Station Jacksonville! This unique, hands-on opportunity gives high school students a chance to explore health care careers up close—skills that will benefit them in any future path they choose.

Congrats to our newly trained disaster teams! 🌟 Your commitment to helping others in times of crisis is what makes the Red Cross mission possible. Here’s to the start of your journey supporting families in need, no matter what comes our way. 👏🏼

We respond to a lot of home fires—but sometimes, the unexpected happens. 🚗💥🏠 Today, we helped a family of five after a car crashed into their home. Thankfully, no one was inside at the time. The Red Cross is there in moments like these, offering shelter, comfort, and care. ❤️

A big shoutout to our incredible supporter, PaulDavisRestoration, for hosting our very first Shelter Heroes training! Thanks to you, we’re building a stronger, more prepared community—training volunteers who are ready to step up when disaster strikes. ❤️ #ShelterHeroes

We had an incredible time celebrating our volunteers at the Capital Area Chapter Annual Meeting and Volunteer Awards Celebration! From heartfelt moments to well-deserved recognitions, every photo tells a story of compassion, service, and community. 📷

🎉 Celebrating Juneteenth with our friends at Edward Waters University! We had a blast honoring freedom, unity, and community — all while sharing tips and tools to help keep people safe. ❤️🖤💚 #Juneteenth #EWU

👋 Back at it again with our friends at Farm Share, Inc.! This time we’re packing up meals with love for local seniors in need. 💪🍎 Grateful to partner in making a difference right here at home. #farmshare #communitymatters

Shoutout to all of our award winners and the incredible staff and volunteers who keep the Northeast Florida Chapter going strong all year long! Your dedication and heart make all the difference. Thanks to Florida Blue for hosting us in their gorgeous facility!

While you were sleeping, our Disaster Team was hard at work helping families after a 15-unit apartment fire. Comfort, care, and immediate assistance—delivered when it’s needed most. 🔥#OnCallEveryDay

We’re moving—but not very far! 🎉 The North and Central Florida Regions are tying the knot and becoming one big team. Our new home is American Red Cross of North and Central Florida—come find us there and wish us well! ❤️