A Lifesaving Lift: American Red Cross and VA Central California Roll Out Support for Veterans

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Lives Saved in the Parking Lot: Red Cross Donates Shuttle Carts to Care for Local Veterans "I truly love the American Red Cross and all of the work they do for our community, but especially the way they serve veterans through the Service to the Armed Forces."Mary Golden, VA Central California Health Care System In … Continue reading A Lifesaving Lift: American Red Cross and VA Central California Roll Out Support for Veterans

Celebrating Young Leaders: Annika’s Journey with the Red Cross

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By Cynthia Rodriguez, Communications Volunteer Bold. That is how one could describe the ambitious, driven and altruistic Annika Garcia. Annika comes from humble beginnings as a first-generation Latina, and often visited her mom at work. Her mom’s work in the medical field introduced Annika to the American Red Cross. On one of her visits to … Continue reading Celebrating Young Leaders: Annika’s Journey with the Red Cross

KLOS Radio and the Red Cross Team Up to Rock

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"Every year, 95.5 KLOS listeners rally to the drumbeat—donating blood and saving lives with heart and soul. It’s a tradition of compassion, courage, and community spirit that shines especially bright during the summer, when the need for blood is at its highest," said Eric Horton, regional donor services executive with the American Red Cross Los … Continue reading KLOS Radio and the Red Cross Team Up to Rock

A Day of Service: Ventura Veterans Stand Down 2025

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By Steve Medina, American Red Cross Volunteer, Public Affairs On August 1, 2025, the Ventura Veterans Stand Down took place at the Ventura Veterans Center, organized in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs. This vital outreach event brought together community agencies and volunteers to serve Veterans in need—particularly those experiencing homelessness or navigating life … Continue reading A Day of Service: Ventura Veterans Stand Down 2025

Meet Our 2025 Clara Barton Leadership Honoree: Julie Doyle

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“Once somebody is helped by the Red Cross, they never forget it. They’ll never forget how the Red Cross came in and helped them, and it’s around the country, it’s around the world—the Red Cross is out there making a difference everywhere, every day.”Julie Doyle By Andrea Manokian, Red Cross Communications Volunteer Named after the … Continue reading Meet Our 2025 Clara Barton Leadership Honoree: Julie Doyle

Debby Dailey Awarded the 2025 Florence Nightingale Medal

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On International Nurses Day, Debby Dailey received the Florence Nightingale Medal for exceptional nursing service and dedication. With over 40 years at the Red Cross, she has responded to numerous disasters, mentored future healthcare professionals, and advocated for inclusivity. Her humanitarian efforts have significantly impacted communities and inspired countless individuals.

From Scrubs to Service: Elvia’s Continued Commitment to Care

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By Alison Votaw, Red Cross Communications Volunteer Elvia Pacheco-Reyna hasn’t left her nursing days behind; they just look a little different now. From a young age, she knew she wanted to be a nurse, a sentiment reflected in her carefully curated collection of photos, including one of her holding a stethoscope. “I always said I’d … Continue reading From Scrubs to Service: Elvia’s Continued Commitment to Care

Making an Impact: Wesley Hammer’s Red Cross Volunteer Story

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By Jake Dean, Red Cross Communications Volunteer For Wesley Hammer, volunteering with the American Red Cross is more than just giving back—it’s a calling. From his first experience as a Disaster Action Team (DAT) responder to taking on leadership roles in disaster relief efforts, Wesley has dedicated his time and energy to supporting communities in … Continue reading Making an Impact: Wesley Hammer’s Red Cross Volunteer Story

Aide Hernandez is a Missing Piece of the Recovery Puzzle

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By Cynthia Rodriguez, Red Cross Communications Volunteer How are we helping communities in disaster-prone areas become more resilient? By partnering with mission-driven people like Aide Hernandez through our local Community Adaptation Program (CAP). For Aide, her deep commitment to her community is personal. Born and raised in Poplar, Tulare County, Aide is no stranger to … Continue reading Aide Hernandez is a Missing Piece of the Recovery Puzzle

Women Who Serve with Courage and Compassion

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Written by Anna Kumor, Communications Volunteer What do you do when you watch the news and see natural disasters devastate whole communities? People like Michelle Brown jump in to serve.  Twenty years ago, Michelle saw Richard Temple, the American Red Cross Executive Director of Kern County at the time, on the news asking for volunteers to … Continue reading Women Who Serve with Courage and Compassion