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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 I had heard that one pint of blood from just one person could save up to three lives. I read that the national emergency blood supply was at its lowest level in more than a decade. I was told that donating my blood would be safe and easy. But … Continue reading Easy as 1 + 1 = 3
The Red Cross is powered by community members like you! Every day, Red Cross volunteers dedicate their time, talents and treasures to serve the Red Cross mission. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GAnfNVQtbQ Red Cross disaster volunteers are an important part of our team. Join us to make a difference in your community and help someone in need after a … Continue reading Make a Difference at the American Red Cross
Pictured left to right: Derril Shiflet, Patti Shiflet, Suzanne Curtis, Mark Lemmon and Jack Dixon at the Santa Barbara County Stand Down in Santa Maria. Over the past month, the Red Cross of Central California Region’s Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) team, Red Cross’s original division of service, celebrated its 31st year of Stand … Continue reading Serving Those Who Served Our Nation
Para una pareja, ser voluntario y contribuir al bienestar de otros es un pilar de lo que son. Isabel Bravo y José Pérez crecieron con el valor compartido de servir a los demás. Bravo es Directora de Medio Ambiente, Salud y Seguridad en Wonderful Citrus-Operaciones Agrícolas de California y se desempeña como vicepresidenta de la … Continue reading Mes de la Herencia Hispana: Conoce a Isabel Bravo y José Pérez
For one couple, volunteering and giving back is a pillar of who they are and a foundation of their upbringing. Isabel Bravo and Jose Perez both grew up with a shared value of serving others. Bravo is the Director of Environmental, Health and Safety at Wonderful Citrus-California Farming Operations and serves as the Vice Chair … Continue reading Hispanic Heritage Month: Red Crossers Reflect on Their Callings to Serve
By Dan Santos, Red Cross Public Affairs “Emergency workers from the American Red Cross came to assist the victims.” That’s how news reports often sum up what happens at a disaster once emergency crews have finished their work. It was no different with the Dry Creek Apartments fire in Paso Robles on Sept. 21. An early morning blaze … Continue reading Red Cross volunteers mobilized to help Paso Robles apartment fire survivors
By Lucca Lorenzi, Public Affairs Volunteer Ever since he was a teenager, Clifford MacBurney understood the importance of preparedness. In fact, so much so, he made a career of it. It began during his years at Southwest Ohio High School where MacBurney first began his involvement with the Red Cross. “You might say the Red … Continue reading Fire Prevention Week: Meet Clifford MacBurney
The Red Cross responds to 60,000 disasters a year — and the vast majority of these are home fires. For disasters big and small, our volunteers provide comfort during what can be the worst days of people’s lives. In September 2021, our mission to alleviate human suffering in the face of disasters was once again … Continue reading Red Cross Aids Hundreds Across Central California in September 2021
by Dave Wagner, Public Affairs Volunteer “I’m mostly a mountain biker, so I rode my first Ride for the Red on a mountain bike. It was a tough 30 miles,” quipped Andrew Bonica, “but I’m a Marine and I don’t quit.” A lot has changed in Bonica’s life since that first ride in 2016. He … Continue reading Why I Ride – Focus and Commitment
By Dan Santos, Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer In 1979, Madeleine Dircks was just out of high school in Southern California and the song “In the Navy” by the Village People seemed to be on the radio all the time. “The boys on the Village People had the cutest outfits,” Dircks recalled. “It sounds kind of silly, but … Continue reading Service to the Armed Forces: Volunteer Madeleine Dircks
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