Louisiana Capital Area Red Cross

Red Cross volunteers pass out sandwiches, drinks and snacks to residents beginning the recovery process after a disaster. Training is free and will allow you to feel confident in your ability to help.

Disaster services, including shelters such as this one, provide for displaced neighbors’ basic needs and offer a helping hand. Learn more about volunteering with the Red Cross.

When disasters strike, the American Red Cross works to turn heartbreak into hope. Sponsor a Piper the Puppy and promise a brighter tomorrow for local children affected by disaster.

On third anniversary of plane crash known as “The Miracle on the Hudson,” survivor Dave Sanderson was again on a plane, this time touching down in Baton Rouge to support the Red Cross.

Every 17 hours, a family across our 10-parish region will lose its home and belongings to a fire. Learn what you can do to protect your family now.

Grandson saves choking grandfather

Thursday, January 26, 2012

When 12-year-old Landon Tucker took American Red Cross training in First Aid and CPR, little did he know he would use that training to help his grandfather when he...

Plane crash survivor advocates for Red Cross

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

On the third anniversary of the plane crash now known as “The Miracle on the Hudson,” survivor Dave Sanderson was again on a plane, this time touching down safely in...

Volunteers helping family of 12

Monday, January 16, 2012

Within minutes Sunday morning, Spicey Melancon's home of 17 years was destroyed by fire. Melancon, her children, grandchildren and elderly parents -- 12...