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.
Grilling food is so popular that more than three-quarters of U.S. adults have used a grill — yet, grilling sparks more than 10,000 home fires on average each year. To avoid this, the Red Cross offers these grilling safety tips: Always supervise a barbecue grill when in use. Don’t add charcoal starter fluid when coals … Continue reading Safe Grilling Tips this Summer
The Pacific Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross announces the kickoff of the 2021 Ride for the Red cycling event, benefitting Service to the Armed Forces.
American Red Cross supporters provide a beacon of hope. From helping during disasters and ensuring access to lifesaving blood, to providing training to save lives and supporting military communities, the Red Cross is there when help can’t wait. Thank you for being alongside us for the past 140 years.
It’s the end of National Volunteer Week and the American Red Cross of Central California continues to honor our volunteers who bring to life our mission to help people in need. Red Cross volunteers give hope to families impacted by disasters, assist the military and their families, support blood drives, provide training and much more … Continue reading National Volunteer Week – Red Cross Offers Big Thank You to Our Volunteers
by Dan Santos, Public Affairs Volunteer Please join us in recognizing our annual award recipients for their outstanding service to our communities and celebrating the dedication of all Red Cross volunteers across the country and around the world. Hannah Wirz - Unsung Hero Award When a disaster strikes, American Red Cross volunteers quickly deploy to … Continue reading Celebrating Red Cross Volunteers
compiled by Dave Wagner, Public Affairs Volunteer Celebrate both Red Cross Month and Women’s History Month with these notable tales from the extraordinary life of Clara Barton, the founder of the American Red Cross and one of the most honored women in American history. Clara Barton earned the moniker "Angel of the Battlefield" during the … Continue reading 7 Remarkable Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Clara Barton
A Blood Program Partner since 2013, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, Calif., has been an integral part of the American Red Cross’s mission to help save lives. Jenny Mandel, an Archivist for the Library, who began the Blood Drive Program to honor a friend of hers as she battled Leukemia, … Continue reading Saving Lives Together in Ventura County
The history of the American Red Cross is rooted in its efforts to support those in the military. Born on the battlefield through Clara Barton’s support of Civil War soldiers, in the Central California region volunteers continue to support veterans and military families, and their caregivers even during the COVID-19 pandemic. And because emergencies don’t … Continue reading Celebrating 5 Years of Ride for the Red
If your home was affected by a wildfire, do not return home until authorities say it is safe. Use caution when entering burned areas as hazards may still exist, including hot spots, ash pits and fallen power lines. Then take these first steps to inspect your home to ensure that you and your loved ones … Continue reading Returning Home After a Wildfire
by Winnie Romeril, Red Cross Public Affairs “I never knew how hard you all work and what goes on behind the scenes. I never knew how bad it could be until I saw the problems with finding hotels for so many people at once and feeding everyone. The average person doesn’t understand all this until … Continue reading Pets Are Family Too!
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