American Red Cross

When there is a crisis, the Red Cross is there to help regardless of where that crisis may be.  We are all well aware of the storm devastation in United States this week, and another Northland resident is off to lend a hand.

Do you know someone that deserves recognition?  The American Red Cross is asking for nominations of people that  have performed extraordinary acts to save lives.  To often we don't take the time to thank these individuals, and sometimes, a mere  "thank you" doesn't seem like enough.  Take a minute of your day and make a difference in a life that made a difference by saving another. Read

After reading the article in CBS news, my heart is heavy for the people of Joplin, MO, trying to cope with the natural disaster that hit their community.  The death toll in Missouri's devastating tornado is climbing as they continue to search for survivors.  They are calling it the deadliest single U.S. twister since the year 1953.  Unfortunately, it hit the city's hospital, a facility badly neede

The generosity and compassion of our Northland Red Cross can now be found in the form of scholarships for those planning a nursing career.  The Northland Chapter offers an accelerated program that allows graduates to begin working in half the time, and offers a scholarship to help you get started.  For a limited time, the Northland Chapter, American Red Cross will offer $200.00 need-based scholars