28 Sep 2026

Red Cross Helps 42 People Affected by Ten Home Fires

By Jayce Eustice

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 28, 2026) — In the month of September, Red Cross volunteers helped 42 people affected by ten home fires in Milan, Moline, Silvis, Buda, Sterling, Rockford, and Machesney Park.

The Red Cross provided: emergency financial assistance, food, relief items like toiletries, health, and mental-health services, and one-on-one support to connect people to available recovery assistance.

31 Aug 2026

National Preparedness Month: Simple Steps to Help Keep Your Family Safe

By Jayce Eustice

LaSALLE, ILLINOIS (August 31, 2026) — Major disasters are happening more often now, about once every two weeks. Add on the smaller emergencies that happen every day ─ like a fire in someone’s home ─ and it’s more important than ever for everyone to get their households prepared.

30 Jun 2026

Donors Needed for the Quad Cities Pints and Paws Blood Drive

By Jayce Eustice

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 30, 2026) — The American Red Cross is making an urgent call for blood and platelet donors to book an appointment to give now to ensure hospitals stay ready to help patients without delay.

17 Jun 2026

A Taste on the River in East Moline Has Been Cancelled

By Jayce Eustice

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 17, 2026) — Out of an abundance of caution due to today's inclement and severe weather, the American Red Cross of the Quad Cities and Northwest Illinois has been canceled A Taste on the River, originally scheduled for this evening, Wednesday, June 17, at the Bend XPO in East Moline.

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