On Thursday, September 17, Ken Toren, Chief Executive Officer, Red Cross Silicon Valley, presented James Bird with the American Red Cross Certificate of Extraordinary Action.
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Fire, fear, and a helping hand
An upbeat man with a ready laugh, Bill now he admits being stunned by the evacuation. “As we were leaving, I was noticing all these cops coming up here, and I was thinking, wow, this is, like real.”
A smile to share
“I like being social and like to give back,” says BreAnna. “Our parents always said we were very blessed and that we should always give back. I thought the Red Cross was a way I could do that.”
Actor discovers why our volunteers have been VIPs during CZU Fire
Award-winning actor Casey Affleck and a friend helped CZU Fire evacuees as part of the large-scale Central Coast relief effort.
‘This One Really Hit Me’ — A Volunteer Story
Anne is a recovery casework volunteer and spends her days calling people impacted by wildfires to offer Red Cross support services. As well as resources, Anne also spends long hours on the phone, offering one invaluable service: connection.
Red Cross is Music to My Ears
Dennis Patterson’s first love is playing music, but his second is helping others, so he was “blown away” by the American Red Cross’ response to the California Wildfires.
Shelter from the (fire)storm
Vacaville area resident Karen Stickler, her husband, and their dog fled their home because of the LNU Fire, eventually finding a Red Cross shelter where they received care and comfort.
Helping others, even during her own time of need
Waiting to learn the fate of her own home, which was in the path of the CZU Fire, Linnea Dunn did what brings great satisfaction to her: She helped others as a Red Cross volunteer.
A leader in ‘a beautiful circle of caring’
Like so many American stories, Lillian’s begins with immigration, determination, and hard work.
Volunteers distribute PPE to healthcare providers supporting agricultural workers
At a one-day event in Salinas on July 27, more than two dozen volunteers from the Central Coast Chapter distributed lifesaving personal protective equipment (PPE) to Monterey County practitioners who provide healthcare to local fieldworkers.
Central Coastal Chapter board member ‘leads by example’
Rayvon Williams’ contributions to the Central Coast Chapter go beyond filling key leadership positions on its Board of Directors: He’s regularly promoted the importance of fundraising, he’s helped forge deeper relationships with Red Cross partners, he’s served on the chapter’s Heroes Breakfast committee, and he’s hosted lifesaving Red Cross blood drives at the Watsonville Municipal Airport. And that’s just a starter list.
Once a client, now chair of the board
Rebecca was also once a Red Cross client. The experience impacted her so deeply that she vowed she would – after her family rebuilt their home and lives – volunteer for the Red Cross.
Celebration to commemoration: Red Cross thanks 2020 Gala supporters
Due to the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19, we made the difficult decision to cancel our annual American Red Cross San Francisco Gala event this year to protect the members of our community and guests. Please help us recognize our honorees!
Persevering during COVID-19
Only 65 additional clinical hours stood between the students and the culmination of two years of constant hard work.
How to get ready for wildfire season during coronavirus outbreak
Because of COVID-19, getting prepared for wildfires will look a little different than in other years. With that thinking in mind, the American Red Cross has tips to help you.
COVID-19: Regional stories, messages, and other related content
We have created an index of NCCR stories, local messages, and other resources that shed light on how the American Red Cross is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our Farm to Table Dinner, cancelled because of the pandemic, would have taken place this Sunday
Even though this Sunday’s Farm to Table Dinner was cancelled because of the pandemic, we’re still very grateful for our partners, sponsors, and other supporters who make the fundraiser possible — and we look forward to next year’s dinner.
A helping of hope: Red Cross joins community partners at local food distribution event
On Friday, May 22, workers from the Central Coast Chapter joined First 5 San Benito County to support a food distribution event in Hollister. During the COVID-19 shutdown, many families have struggled with income due to record unemployment.
Project Roomkey – Red Cross leads the way to help most vulnerable fight COVID-19
Marianna led an impressive Red Cross team who developed non-congregate shelter training for partners to combat COVID-19.
Our region’s Int. Srvs. classes, discussions now offered online
Because of the pandemic, our Red Cross region’s International Services program has begun holding its classes and discussion events virtually.
Northern California Coastal Region supports vets with comfort kits
With the cancellation of stand downs, a number of comfort kits were going unused. Then SAF volunteers throughout the region seized the opportunity.
