The Loyola University Red Cross Club is only a year old but it is one of the most active student organizations on Loyola’s campus.

The tornado that hit the small town of White Castle, Louisiana destroyed Mandy Jumonville's home and possessions--but it didn't touch her sense of humor.Read Mandy's story here. As more hurricanes approach the United States, thousands of families like Mandy’s will need your help.

Fleeing in the wake of Gustav, the Ross family sought help from the Greater Chicago Red Cross. Willie, Maria and their two sons found a place to stay, volunteers to care for them and maybe even a place to start over. They're also Hurricane Katrina survivors! Read their story here.

Daeshawn Lewis, Kalib and Arthur Martin share a moment with Jana Sweeny of the Red Cross in the shelter in Baton Rouge, Louisiana as Hurricane Gustav rages outside. Photo by Gene Dailey. Hurricane Gustav has subsided, but Red Cross disaster services are in full swing.

We've been receiving calls from people who either evacuated the Gulf Coast in advance of Hurricane Gustav or are unable to return home because of it. We're opening a shelter on the campus of Northeastern Illinois University at 7 p.m. today so those people have a place to stay.