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Red Cross Stands with Residents Devastated by 2020 Wildfire Season

Posted on June 14, 2021June 16, 2021 by redcrosscentralcalifornia

Last year’s wildfire season was a traumatic one for families and communities in Oregon, California and other states across the western U.S. In Oregon, some of the most destructive wildfires in state history destroyed thousands of homes, while multiple California blazes consumed over 4.1 million acres. In response, the American Red Cross was there with … Continue reading Red Cross Stands with Residents Devastated by 2020 Wildfire Season

Red Cross Holiday Gift Guide

Posted on December 7, 2020June 16, 2021 by redcrosscentralcalifornia

8 Gifts That Give Back What could be better than the joy of watching your family open gifts thoughtfully chosen just for them? How about if those gifts help to support a cause you both care about? And what if those gifts could also help them to be prepared in case of an emergency? Everyone … Continue reading Red Cross Holiday Gift Guide

“Alexa, How Can the Red Cross Help?”

Posted on August 11, 2020August 11, 2020 by redcrosscentralcalifornia

by Dave Wagner, Public Affairs Volunteer Accessing life-saving information and tools from the Red Cross is easier than ever. Our award-winning suite of free smartphone apps already put Red Cross content at your fingertips. Now, all you have to do is ask Alexa! Skills for Alexa now include critical first aid instruction, putting free and … Continue reading “Alexa, How Can the Red Cross Help?”

Get Prepared California! Auction

Posted on April 12, 2018 by redcrosscentralcalifornia

With an unprecedented amount of large-scale natural disasters over that last several months, many striking right here in California, we’re even more grateful for our volunteers, donors and partners. This incredible level of response demonstrates the need for preparedness and what it means to have a kit, make a plan and be informed. And, while … Continue reading Get Prepared California! Auction

Cold, Wet Winter Night

Posted on November 21, 2017 by redcrosscentralcalifornia

I remember it was right before Christmas when I received a call for a house fire. It was cold, late at night, and it had just finished sprinkling, so it was very wet out. I hesitated to go, however I knew that I had signed on so I decided to get up and answer the … Continue reading Cold, Wet Winter Night

Pouring Out Some Good

Posted on July 15, 2017 by redcrosscentralcalifornia

Last weekend 7-year-old Andrew George was celebrating his spiritual birthday by giving away lemonade at a lemonade stand with his family in his neighborhood by Dos Pueblos High School in Goleta, California. While he was giving away lemonade, people would leave him tip money as a thank you. While he and his family were giving … Continue reading Pouring Out Some Good

Four Ways to Holiday Safety

Posted on December 19, 2016 by redcrosscentralcalifornia

It was Christmas Eve at my Grandmother’s house. Tummies were full of holiday treats, stockings were hung by the chimney with care, and the family was gathered at the kitchen table playing cards. That’s when my Dad smelled the smoke. “Is something burning?” he asked. Everyone looked up from their cards with concern and started … Continue reading Four Ways to Holiday Safety

A One Year Anniversary, A Devastating Loss, A Treasure Found, And Gratitude

Posted on December 3, 2016December 19, 2016 by redcrosscentralcalifornia

Local volunteer Michele Maki is currently on deployment in Gatlinburg, Tennessee as part of the Red Cross response to the deadly wildfires that have destroyed hundreds of homes and displaced thousands. Here is one of many heartbreaking stories Michele has experienced on her journey so far. “We bought this home……one year ago-yesterday….. just one year….”, his … Continue reading A One Year Anniversary, A Devastating Loss, A Treasure Found, And Gratitude

Heroes Series: Serving Those Who Serve Our Country

Posted on May 25, 2016May 25, 2016 by redcrosscentralcalifornia

There are 19.3 million military veterans in the United States as of 2014, and California is home to the largest veteran population in the nation with nearly two million. That means there are countless people and organizations like the Red Cross working hard every day to support our local veterans and their families. Two of those … Continue reading Heroes Series: Serving Those Who Serve Our Country

Heroes Series: Health and Safety Hero Beverly Jones

Posted on May 5, 2016 by redcrosscentralcalifornia

The following blog post is written by guest writer Brian Bullock and was originally published by Pacific Gas & Electric Company. The Red Cross is proud to be celebrating a 40-year safety partnership with PG&E. Like a lot of PG&E employees, Beverly Jones has sat through her share of Safety Minutes prior to meetings where … Continue reading Heroes Series: Health and Safety Hero Beverly Jones