“Our experience at the Red Cross shelter was amazing! The volunteers took care of our every need and we are so appreciative of everything they did.”
“We are so appreciative of everything the Red Cross did” – Scenes from the French Fire
Help Turn Heartbreak into Hope
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
Red Cross Aids Hundreds Across Central California in July 2021
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
Sheltering Tips from Our Disaster Program Managers: What to Include in Your Emergency Plan
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
Why I Volunteer: Meet Julie Creek
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
Driving Our Mission Forward
When the unthinkable becomes reality, people need immediate support. During these most urgent moments, the American Red Cross shows up—often with little notice—to deliver help and hope, and we do this on a tremendous scale. Every eight minutes, the Red Cross mobilizes to help people in their darkest hours. “It is so great to see … Continue reading Driving Our Mission Forward
Red Cross Stands with Residents Devastated by 2020 Wildfire Season
Last year’s wildfire season was a traumatic one for families and communities in Oregon, California and other states across the western U.S. In Oregon, some of the most destructive wildfires in state history destroyed thousands of homes, while multiple California blazes consumed over 4.1 million acres. In response, the American Red Cross was there with … Continue reading Red Cross Stands with Residents Devastated by 2020 Wildfire Season
Red Cross teams continue to support Central Valley residents affected by the Creek Fire
The incredibly destructive Creek Fire in Fresno and Madera Counties has impacted thousands of Central Valley residents — learn more about our Red Cross disaster relief efforts to support those affected.
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