Christin Newlon Helped Aid Heartbroken Residents in Hurricane Ian’s Wake

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When Christin Newlon (pictured left), an American Red Cross volunteer, saw the news about Hurricane Ian striking Florida in September 2022, she knew she wanted to help. She raised her hand to deploy from Paso Robles, California to Arcadia, Florida and she specifically made plans to go around Thanksgiving. Christin serves many roles at the … Continue reading Christin Newlon Helped Aid Heartbroken Residents in Hurricane Ian’s Wake

Deployment Jitters? Lisa Harrold Shares Her First-Time Deployment Story

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Are you feeling nervous about deploying to a disaster with the American Red Cross? Here's one volunteer's experience to help ease your worries. This past March, Lisa Harrold raised her hand to deploy for two weeks to support evacuees after severe flooding near the river had forced many to evacuate in Tulare County. This assignment … Continue reading Deployment Jitters? Lisa Harrold Shares Her First-Time Deployment Story

Nurse Ernestine Lewis Finds Home with the Red Cross

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Registered Nurse Joins American Red Cross as a Volunteer, Encourages Others to Follow Suit By Christine Owens, Communications Volunteer Ernestine Lewis, a registered nurse for 33 years, retired in March 2023 but wanted to extend her commitment to serving the community by joining the renowned humanitarian organization. She hopes to make a meaningful difference in … Continue reading Nurse Ernestine Lewis Finds Home with the Red Cross

Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Meet Alex Pham

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This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re highlighting volunteers who play an important role in helping the American Red Cross fulfill its humanitarian mission every day. They come from different backgrounds with traditions and cultures that are native to their heritage and upbringing. This month, we recognize and honor the work of our … Continue reading Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Meet Alex Pham

The Future of the Red Cross: Meet Angad Gill

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Our Red Cross volunteers come together during times of crisis and suffering to provide aid when it is needed most. They come from different backgrounds with traditions and cultures that are native to their heritage and upbringing. This month, we recognize and honor the work of our Asian American and Pacific Islander volunteers for all … Continue reading The Future of the Red Cross: Meet Angad Gill

Celebrating Military Appreciation Month: Ray Quintana

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By Mason Anthony, Communications Volunteer More than 20,000 veterans serve as American Red Cross volunteers. One of those volunteers is Ray Quintana, a long-term American Red Cross volunteer and Vietnam Veteran, who recently was a passenger on a Central Valley Honor Flight. He joined 67 other veterans who traveled to Washington D.C. to see the … Continue reading Celebrating Military Appreciation Month: Ray Quintana

From P.E. Teacher to Red Cross Volunteer, Varlene Kimura Makes a Difference

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By Mason Anthony, Communications Intern From educating our local middle school youth on how to stay more physically active to giving her valuable time to the Red Cross as a volunteer, Varlene Kimura has a passion for serving her community. Over the last two years, Kimura has volunteered at multiple Sound the Alarm events where … Continue reading From P.E. Teacher to Red Cross Volunteer, Varlene Kimura Makes a Difference

Inspiring the Next Generation of Volunteers: Meet Hannah Wirz

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This Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we’re highlighting men and women who play an important role in helping the American Red Cross fulfill its humanitarian mission every day. This week, we’d like to feature Hannah Wirz, a dedicated volunteer who serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors for our Pacific Coast Chapter. Here … Continue reading Inspiring the Next Generation of Volunteers: Meet Hannah Wirz

How Wonderful it is to End Home Fires!

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By Mason Anthony, Communications Intern On Saturday April 15, the American Red Cross Central California Region hosted the Sound the Alarm event at the Wonderful College Prep Academy in the town of Delano, Ca to install smoke detectors for families in need. Totaling around 90 Volunteers from organizations including the American Red Cross, The Wonderful … Continue reading How Wonderful it is to End Home Fires!

Meet the Board: Thilani Grubel “Serving a Purpose”

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By Taylor Poisall, American Red Cross Communications "If I'm going to use my time here on Earth, I want to make sure that it's serving a purpose." Thilani Grubel If you ask Thilani Grubel what her goal is in the next ten years, she’ll tell you she wants to “do good and solve problems.” This … Continue reading Meet the Board: Thilani Grubel “Serving a Purpose”