10/12/2026
As communities across Alabama and Mississippi face the impacts of Hurricane Isaias, dedicated American Red Cross volunteers are stepping forward to bring help, comfort and hope to families navigating incredibly challenging circumstances.
Among those answering the call is our very own Red Cross of the Quad Cities and Northwest Illinois volunteer, Don Mewes, who deployed to support residents impacted by the storm.
Leaving behind the comforts of home to help people in need, Don embodies the extraordinary compassion and commitment of Red Cross volunteers who show up for others during some of life's most challenging moments.
Thank you, Don, for answering the call to serve! We are incredibly grateful for your selflessness, your dedication to the Red Cross mission and your willingness to bring hope to families facing uncertainty.
We are equally proud of the many Illinois Red Cross volunteers who stand ready to serve, whether responding to emergencies in their own neighborhoods or traveling across the country to help communities recover from disasters.
Because wherever disaster strikes, compassion knows no boundaries—and our volunteers remind families that they are never alone.
You can help people affected by disasters like storms and countless other crises by making a gift to Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your gift is a commitment to helping people in need, and every single donation matters. Financial donations enable the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters big and small. Visit redcross.org, call 800-RED-CROSS, or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
