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.
Become a Red Cross Volunteer This Summer Retired firefighter and Red Cross volunteer, John Martinez shows evacuated residents information about the Creek Fire We in Central California know all too well how devastating wildfires can be to our communities. Last year, wildfires burned 4.3 million acres across California and led to the largest disaster relief … Continue reading Help Turn Heartbreak into Hope
COVID-19 meant that Ashley Joos didn't meet most of her American Red Cross colleagues in person last year, but she didn't let that stop her from making a difference. She connected with hundreds through our Preparedness Programs through virtual efforts, and supported local and regional disaster responses, blood drives, and much more throughout the Pacific … Continue reading Why I Serve: AmeriCorps Team Member Ashley Joos
Story and photos by Dan Santos/Red Cross Public Affairs When Diane Campbell was 16, her grandmother suffered a heart attack. Her grandmother recovered from the emergency, but it had a life-changing impact on Diane. Campbell, desperate to seek knowledge on what to do if this were to happen again to one of her loved ones, found the opportunity to help when her high school offered an … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Meet Diane Campbell
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 July 2021, our mission to alleviate human suffering in the face of disasters was on full … Continue reading Red Cross Aids Hundreds Across Central California in July 2021
When it comes to knowing what do during a disaster, the community looks to the American Red Cross. And here at the Red Cross, we look to our Disaster Program Managers that lead our sheltering teams. We asked them, "As the experts in seeing what sheltering looks like first hand, you may often hear from … Continue reading Sheltering Tips from Our Disaster Program Managers: What to Include in Your Emergency Plan
Despite the hardships the COVID-19 pandemic created, Jacklynn Guerra served with gusto for the Kern & Eastern Sierras Chapter in the past year. She connected with hundreds through our Preparedness Programs through virtual efforts, and supported local and regional disaster responses, blood drives, and much more. Get to know Jacklynn and how she became involved … Continue reading Why I Serve: AmeriCorps Team Member Jacklynn Guerra
Dear Blood Donor, There are no words to describe how grateful I am. Because of your decision to generously give blood, my life was saved. Sounds easy, doesn’t it? Please let me share how your simple act of generosity changed a life. I was in the hospital fighting for my life as the result of … Continue reading Thank You for Saving My Life
Julie Creek became an American Red Cross volunteer in June 2020. Since then, she has gone on to not only serve her neighbors of the Central Valley community, but hundreds across the West Coast as well. "I joined the Red Cross because I was looking for a way to serve the community and I loved … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Meet Julie Creek
The American Red Cross relies on its volunteers. And some volunteers go an extra mile (or 61) to support the organization. Sean Morreale is one of those volunteers, and Ride for the Red is his passionate way of giving back. Ride for the Red was created in 2014 by enthusiastic local volunteers eager to share … Continue reading Meet Ride for the Red’s Top Fundraiser, Sean Morreale
The American Red Cross of the Pacific Coast has received a grant for $10,000 from the Bayer Fund, which will be used to support blood drives throughout Ventura County. “Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood,” Tony Briggs, Central California Region chief executive officer and Pacific Coast Chapter executive director. “To have … Continue reading Red Cross Receives $10K Grant from Bayer Fund
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