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 Cindy Huge, Public Affairs Volunteer For nurses, it is simply in their nature to help others during their greatest need. For Louise Kolar, RN, of the Kern County & Eastern Sierra Chapter, she has touched thousands of lives through her work as a nurse and Red Cross volunteer. After a family experienced a home … Continue reading Answering the Call — One Nurse’s Journey to Care for Others
By Tom Horan, Public Affairs Volunteer If she had not attended a Volunteer Recognition Event in 2006, Liz Odle would probably not have spent the last 14 years helping others in times of disaster. “I was a working nurse and volunteer First Aid CPR instructor for the Red Cross.” states Liz, who became an instructor … Continue reading Nurse Liz Odle Finds Joy in Helping Others
by Dave Wagner, Public Affairs Volunteer In the spring of 2019, Nadine Frankel found herself at a Red Cross shelter in Little Rock, Arkansas, volunteering as the nurses’ supervisor. As the flood waters began to recede, she was asked to join an outreach team that was heading out to assess health and safety needs in … Continue reading Red Cross Nurses in Action
Heroes walk among us every single day. They are more than just firefighters, doctors, nurses, police officers, they can look like you and me. Everyday heroes like our neighbors, students, construction workers, truck drivers, teachers, and more are going above and beyond for those around them. Heroes like University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) students … Continue reading Red Cross Honors Two UCSB Lifesaving Heroes
by Dave Wagner, Public Affairs Volunteer Glancing over his shoulder, Greg Hoffmann looked a little worried as he watched the crowd continue to grow. “As the word spreads each day, more and more people are showing up. Yesterday we gave out 544 meals. We’re doing our best to keep up with the demand,” said Greg, … Continue reading Safe Passage in These Uncertain Times
It is hard to believe that it has been almost one year since I arrived in the Central Valley Chapter to serve as the Executive Director. I am so thankful to all of you. You have made my first year in Fresno better than I could ever have imagined. The warmth and kindness you have … Continue reading A Message from our Executive Director
By Hannah Huelin-Meek People volunteer for all kinds of different reasons. Whether it’s to develop a new skill, build your resume, give back to the community, contribute to a cause you care about, or simply because you want to help others and make a difference, the reasons for volunteering differ depending on the person. Whatever … Continue reading Why Should You Volunteer with the Red Cross?
Life’s emergencies don’t stop, and neither do Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. We are incredibly thankful for local heroes who roll up their sleeves to join the Red Cross.
By Skylar Karle, Public Affairs Intern At the American Red Cross, volunteers are at the heart of what we do. Our volunteers always answer the call to serve the community, whether that be by responding to a home fire or installing smoke alarms in homes. In Central California, volunteers like Armando Soliz of the Kern … Continue reading Volunteers Continue Disaster Response During COVID-19
By Jakie Rodriguez, Public Affairs Volunteer When natural disasters strike, the American Red Cross is there. From providing temporary housing with shelters to serving meals and organizing blood donation drives, we are best known for showing up in times of need. But, did you know that the Red Cross does much more than support those … Continue reading Fun Facts About the Red Cross
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