The American Red Cross

Health

There's a blood shortage in Michigan because of the recent severe weather

Blood banks in Michigan had much lower donation rates this week due to the weather.Michigan Blood is a non-profit blood bank that usually collects 2,200…

Health

Big need, but low supply for blood this time of year in Michigan

Vincent Duffy

Blood donations tend to drop at hospitals and clinics across Michigan at this time of year.That's why officials are urging Michiganders to consider…

CEO of The American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids Cheryl Bremer joins Mayor George Heartwell in asking residents to support relief efforts.

Environment & Climate Change

Grand Rapids teams up with Red Cross to help flooding, tornado victims in the South

Lindsey Smith

The city of Grand Rapids is joining efforts to help victims of major flooding and deadly tornados in the Southern United States.Mayor George Heartwell…