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As Jeff Harms speaks about his home renovations, his face lights up. “It was an ugly peach color,” he laughs. “People would ask me about it.” Jeff has spent the last few years making his charming two-bedroom house a home with his husband, Joel, and cat, Jackson. As a local landscape architect, Jeff has an … Continue reading Local Resident Explores “What Now?” After Devastating Mudslide
Mary Hartberg is one of many answering the call to get involved after a string of disasters has left her community reeling. Her goal in doing so is to demonstrate the gratitude she has for coming through wildfires and the mudslide unharmed and to “bring normalcy and stability in times of chaos” The January 9 … Continue reading Bringing Normalcy and Stability in Times of Chaos
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By Cindy Huge, Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer Hannah Troy of Montecito has stayed in two Red Cross shelters during two separate natural disasters that struck over a five-week period. She was evacuated twice during the Thomas Fire, the largest in California’s history. During her first mandatory evacuation she spent two days at the Red … Continue reading “You Won’t Find a Bigger Fan of the Red Cross Than Me.”
RED CROSS TRANSITIONS SHELTER RESIDENTS TO RECOVERY PLANS Santa Barbara, Calif., January 18, 2017 — In partnership with local relief organizations and government agencies, the American Red Cross of the Pacific Coast transitioned the San Marcos High School shelter to standby at 6:00 a.m. Thursday morning. Red Cross caseworkers met with each shelter resident to … Continue reading 1/18/18: American Red Cross Update
“My heart aches to see my community suffering after such a devastating tragedy.” When the call went out for American Red Cross volunteers to help, Cullen Dorais quickly stepped up, just like he has done in the past 11 years. But this time the call was very different, since the call for help was for … Continue reading Personal Loss Leads to Service for Others
Recent wildfires may be contained, but the threat of new natural disasters linger in impacted communities. Wildfire burn scars are more vulnerable to landslides, meaning that many neighborhoods recently evacuated due to fires are once again seeing their homes threatened. With rainfall impacting most of our Central California Region next week, the Red Cross is … Continue reading Wildfire Burn Areas Bring Threat of Landslides
Since evacuation orders first began to lift for the Thomas Fire, the Red Cross has been there, helping families on the road to recovery. The local Red Cross is now expanding its recovery service centers for those affected by the fire: Ventura County Credit Union, 6026 Telephone Rd., Ventura, CA 93003 Saturday and Sunday, December … Continue reading Additional Thomas Fire Services Available
Over the span of the Thomas Fire, residents at Red Cross shelters receive unexpected visits from some special animals. Service animals are always welcome in Red Cross shelters. On December 17, 2017, Miss Basil made a guest appearance at the Ventura County Fairgrounds Red Cross shelter. There are many special things about this bunny: she … Continue reading Residents Receive Special Visits at Red Cross Shelters
“If there was ever a Red Cross Angel, it would have to be Bettye.” This term, “Red Cross Angel”, is given by fellow Red Crossers to a comrade who consistently displays compassion, empathy and resourcefulness for the benefit of others- behaviors the American Red Cross holds dear and looks for in every potential volunteer. It’s … Continue reading Kindness Comes Full Circle, and a Red Cross Angel Earns Her Wings
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