Answering the Call: What It Means to Serve on the Disaster Action Team

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"For me, responding to home fires alongside fellow volunteers is not just a responsibility. It’s an honor."Javier Gonzalez Written by Javier Gonzalez, American Red Cross Volunteer and Board Member As a board member of the American Red Cross Kern County and Eastern Sierra Chapter, I have the privilege of seeing our mission from a strategic … Continue reading Answering the Call: What It Means to Serve on the Disaster Action Team

Full Circle Giving

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By Anna Kumor, Red Cross Communications Volunteer From blood donor to plasma recipient to Red Cross volunteer, Carol Freeland embodies the full circle of the Red Cross experience. Her journey is not just one of service, but of survival — and gratitude that fuels her every day at the Red Cross office in Camarillo, where … Continue reading Full Circle Giving

Reyna Pearce: Inspiring Lives and Building a Culture of Volunteerism

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Written by 有天若 Tianruo You, Red Cross Volunteer Women have played an important role in fulfilling the lifesaving American Red Cross mission since Clara Barton founded the organization more than 140 years ago. This March — which is recognized as both Red Cross Month and Women’s History Month — we take a look at some of the … Continue reading Reyna Pearce: Inspiring Lives and Building a Culture of Volunteerism