Red Cross Central California Blog
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
by Dave Wagner, Public Affairs Volunteer Glancing over his shoulder, Greg Hoffmann looked a little worried as he watched the crowd continue to grow. “As the word spreads each day, more and more people are showing up. Yesterday we gave out 544 meals. We’re doing our best to keep up with the demand,” said Greg, … Continue reading Safe Passage in These Uncertain Times
It is hard to believe that it has been almost one year since I arrived in the Central Valley Chapter to serve as the Executive Director. I am so thankful to all of you. You have made my first year in Fresno better than I could ever have imagined. The warmth and kindness you have … Continue reading A Message from our Executive Director
By Hannah Huelin-Meek People volunteer for all kinds of different reasons. Whether it’s to develop a new skill, build your resume, give back to the community, contribute to a cause you care about, or simply because you want to help others and make a difference, the reasons for volunteering differ depending on the person. Whatever … Continue reading Why Should You Volunteer with the Red Cross?
Life’s emergencies don’t stop, and neither do Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. We are incredibly thankful for local heroes who roll up their sleeves to join the Red Cross.
By Skylar Karle, Public Affairs Intern At the American Red Cross, volunteers are at the heart of what we do. Our volunteers always answer the call to serve the community, whether that be by responding to a home fire or installing smoke alarms in homes. In Central California, volunteers like Armando Soliz of the Kern … Continue reading Volunteers Continue Disaster Response During COVID-19
By Jakie Rodriguez, Public Affairs Volunteer When natural disasters strike, the American Red Cross is there. From providing temporary housing with shelters to serving meals and organizing blood donation drives, we are best known for showing up in times of need. But, did you know that the Red Cross does much more than support those … Continue reading Fun Facts About the Red Cross
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