Pledge of Ongoing Support Enables Red Cross to Prepare for and Respond to Disasters Today, the American Red Cross recognizes Mattress Firm, headquartered in Houston, Texas, for supporting Red Cross Disaster Relief through the Disaster Responder Program with an annual pledge of $250,000. By making proactive donations, Mattress Firm helps ensure the Red Cross is prepared to meet the needs of people affected by disasters big and small across the U.S. Disaster Responder Program members, along […]
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The American Red Cross is working around the clock to provide shelter, food, comfort and other emergency support to victims of Hurricane Harvey Sunday night, at least33,000 people sought refuge in 284 Red Cross and partner shelters across Texas overnight. The Red Cross is also assisting the Louisiana state government with an emergency shelter which hosted nearly 1,300 people last night. More than 3,000Red Cross disaster workers are on the ground, and more than 450 are on the way. Shelter supplies to support more than 85,000 people […]