Stories tagged with "American Red Cross"

Center to display copy of Lincoln document by indystar

South Bend — People can view a signed copy of President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation at the Center for History in South Bend through Dec. 21. Lincoln... – Nov 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Indiana prison workers compete in blood drive by indystar

Indiana Department of Correction employees have been competing in a blood drive to see who can give the most to the American Red Cross. During the past several months, DOC workers... – Oct 12, 2009 at 11:34 AM in News

Fire damages Eastside home by indystar

A pre-dawn fire caused $25,000 damage to an Eastside Indianapolis home. No one was hurt in the fire, but a spokeswoman for Indianapolis Fire Department said the damage might have... – Sep 05, 2009 at 11:41 AM in East Marion County

Day of Caring volunteers kick off United Way campaign by Jason Thomas

More than 160 volunteers representing 23 companies fanned out to 20 agencies Aug. 25 for the United Way of Johnson County’s 14th annual Day of Caring event. The volunteers... – Sep 02, 2009 at 9:12 PM in Greenwood

Rose-Hulman names interim president by indystar

TERRE HAUTE Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has named 1979 alumnus Matt Branam as interim president. Branam has been a vice president at UPS and was chief operating officer at... – Jun 12, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

Travel Notebook by indystar

Surveys, we’ve got surveys. For example: 42 percent of Americans want to go to Cuba (6,200 respondents, TripAdvisor.com poll). Canada is the country consumers from 20 nations... – May 24, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Travel

Indy Red Cross heads west to fight flooding by Kevin Oneal

The Indianapolis chapter of the American Red Cross is sending help out west. An emergency response vehicle is being driven by Red Cross volunteers Frank Kominowski and Jan Ferland... – Mar 24, 2009 at 1:49 PM in Communities

Grill fire damages Noblesville house by Katie Merlie

A Noblesville mother and her three children escaped from their burning home unharmed Sunday night after a gas Firefighters were called to the 5500 block of Pine Hill Drive in the... – Mar 23, 2009 at 10:50 AM in Noblesville

16 heroes to be inducted into Red Cross Hall of Fame by Will Higgins

After they’ve risked their lives to save someone else’s, you almost expect people to say they’re “not a hero.” It’s what Thomas Wimberly said in... – Mar 19, 2009 at 1:22 AM in Marion County

Red Cross honors 16 for heroism by sthien

An Indianapolis man credited with saving a woman from attacking pit bulls and another who rushed to the aid a friend on fire are among 16 citizens and emergency responders headed... – Mar 18, 2009 at 3:58 PM in Communities

Space heater blamed for Noblesville house fire by Tania E. Lopez

NOBLESVILLE — A space heater in the garage is being cited as the cause of Monday’s fire that affected 20 people and four houses but did not injure anyone. The fire left... – Feb 24, 2009 at 9:20 AM in Metro

Recession, fires trouble for Red Cross by indystar

NEW YORK — The worsening recession, coupled with a seasonal surge of house fires, has depleted the resources of many American Red Cross chapters as they struggle to meet rising... – Feb 14, 2009 at 1:59 PM in News

Fire at Northwestside apartments leaves 50 homeless by Francesca Jarosz

No one was injured in blaze at Northwestside complex; damage is estimated at $250,000 A fire at a Northwestside apartment building left about 50 people homeless... – Jan 31, 2009 at 8:51 PM in Communities

It was a day of interruptions by Will Higgins

Storm strands travelers, cancels classes, events The snowstorm that hammered Central Indiana on Wednesday has moved on, but Hoosiers still are dealing with the aftermath:The roof... – Jan 29, 2009 at 8:32 AM in Communities

Fired Red Cross chief to head state agency by indystar

Mark W. Everson, a former IRS commissioner and, for a brief, scandal-tinged time, head of the American Red Cross, has been tapped to head a state agency.The 54-year-old Everson... – Jan 22, 2009 at 3:02 PM in News

Officials set rules, offer tips to ensure a safe Halloween by indystar

Law enforcement officers and safety advocates will join forces Friday in the hopes of making trick-or-treating safe for every witch, princess and superhero.They've set... – Oct 27, 2008 at 2:01 AM in Communities

Indy company expands reach by indystar

Indianapolis » Strategic Healthcare Group, a 2-year-old Indianapolis company that consults with hospitals to help them better manage their blood supplies, announced Wednesday it... – Oct 16, 2008 at 2:07 AM in Business

American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis by Drinky_McGee

I filled out their online form yesterday to sign up: http://www.redcross-indy.org/ I haven't heard back from them yet, so I'm not sure what I'll be doing. I indicated an... – Jun 24, 2008 at 12:51 PM in Talk