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.
I've been asked why we wanted to create a cycling event with the Red Cross throughout the course of our involvement by many friends and family. Until very recently, I thought I had a great story: when I was younger I couldn't afford a car and when I could they broke down. So I would … Continue reading Doing it for Mom: A Volunteer’s Journey to the Red Cross
The other day I arrived at the office to find a really nice surprise. On my desk were about two dozen hand-colored thank you cards from students in Sanger thanking the American Red Cross for all of the life saving work they do throughout the Central Valley and the world. As I read through each … Continue reading Gratitude
Thank you to Dr. Jamie D. Aten, Founder and Co-Director of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois for the following guest post. There was a lot of fanfare leading up to Stephen Colbert’s September debut on the Late Show. However, it seems like a whole lot less people were aware of another … Continue reading Colbert Ready
Red Crossers here at home and around the nation have been responding to violent flooding, fires, and other natural disasters all Summer long. In our Central California Region alone, we've responded to nearly a dozen wildfires in the last three weeks. If you live in the heart of a major city, you may never experience … Continue reading Disaster On A Dollar: The Dollar Store Emergency Kit Challenge!
Most people don’t spend their wedding anniversary hosting a blood drive, but that’s exactly what Katherine “Kat” Pinedo is doing on Friday, August 21. Residents of Carpinteria and surrounding communities are invited to join Kat and her family in helping save lives by giving blood at a blood drive in her honor: Friday, August 21, … Continue reading The Kat Pinedo Blood Drive
Saying goodbye is never easy. But every July, in a moment that is surely bittersweet, our Red Cross family must say goodbye to our team of AmeriCorps members. It's bitter, because we will undoubtedly miss their dedication, passion, and lively personalities. Sweet, because we know these 10 young adults are on their way to do … Continue reading Farewell, AmeriCorps!
The Home Fire Campaign has been a popular topic in relation to the American Red Cross this year. The campaign seeks to reduce home fire related deaths and injuries by 25% over the next five years. Since October 2015, the Red Cross of Ventura County has hosted four events and installed over 430 free smoke alarms … Continue reading The Power of Collaboration: Home Fire Campaign
Happy Birthday, America! Tomorrow is your special day and we're planning to celebrate with friends, good barbecue, and fireworks. But we here at the Red Cross want to make sure that everyone in Central California celebrates safely and responsibly. So while you're enjoying an ice cold beverage and lighting some Piccolo Petes, we want you … Continue reading 10 Tips for Fireworks Safety This Fourth of July
Here at the Pacific Coast Chapter in Santa Barbara, we’ve had a lot of changes lately! We’ve gotten a brand new name, hired several new staff members, and have undergone a thorough spring cleaning of the building. Part of all these updates (and part of my job as Business Operations Coordinator), has been to revise … Continue reading Creating an Office Emergency Plan
One of my favorite past times is binge-watching Netflix. I remember a few years ago I watched a movie that had me bawling in tears. No, it wasn’t Titanic or Steel Magnolias (although I do make sure I have a box of tissues with me whenever I watch these films). It was a documentary called … Continue reading Pets Are Family Too: Preparing Everyone for Disaster
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