Donate to nonprofit food providers and buy gift cards from local restaurants, among other actions.
Mayor Gray suggested D.C. residents donate to reputable organizations, like the Red Cross.
President Obama made an unscheduled trip to the headquarters of the American Red Cross this afternoon to address recovery efforts in response to Hurricane Sandy.
Due to a citywide blood shortage, the D.C. Council is reportedly giving serious consideration to a law which would allow 16-year-olds to donate blood with parental consent. According to a report in the Examiner, the American Red Cross’ supply of universal, type O negative blood is at “critically low” levels in Washington. (What, didn’t you donate on World Blood Day?) Most states allow 16-year-olds to donate with consent; and with donations in a summer lull,…
June 14 is World Blood Donor Day, so consider this your PSA to make an appointment at a nearby donation center. You’ll find this DCist editor at the American Red Cross at 2025 E Street NW this afternoon, downing free OJ and cookies. The Red Cross always has plenty of appointments open — you can probably even stop by today, but you’ll want to call 1 (800) GIVE-LIFE to check before you head down. For…
Good morning, Washington. Given that A Charlie Brown Christmas was on TV last night, this story seems especially rough. Apparently some folks stole $1500 worth of Christmas trees from the Boy Scouts that were selling them. Remember kids: leave your clearly marked tree receipt out for Santa if you want your presents delivered promptly and with a minimum of additional paperwork. Latest On Taylor Murder Investigation, Funeral: The Post reports on the few details…
With all the candy, booze, and general costumery around town during this time of year, it can be easy to forget that there are others far less fortunate than us snarky bloggers. And as the fall turns into winter, as we’re able to find refuge from the cold, others are not always as lucky. With that in mind, FedEx Special Delivery and the American Red Cross have joined forces to collect blankets for programs in…
So, who took place in yesterday’s National Night Out? I have to admit that a combination of the heat and roundup duties kept me from joining my neighbors and local police officers in the barbeque and walk of the area that took place last night. But surely some of you participated in your own neighborhoods’ Night Out events. How was it? Area Survives Heat, For Now: Today’s Post covers the heatwave in the Metro section’s…
FRIDAY: >> Something tells us heading out to see a concert put on by a man who, due to a struggle with Hepatitis C, thought he might never be able to go on tour again will be an awfully positive, life-affirming experiece. And who couldn’t use a little of that? The Alejandro Escovedo Orchestra (he’s pictured at right) is at 9:30 Club, with Lenny Kaye & Jon Dee Graham. $25, 8 p.m. >> Film Festivals!…
FRIDAY: >> Get your read on at the DC Library Public Book Sale Friday & Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library. You have a choice of paying $3 or less on Friday and getting access to the best selection, or $2 or less on Saturday for the leftovers. DCist has to work on Fridays, so we’re planning on showing up at 10 a.m. on the dot Saturday…
