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A Tie That Binds
American Red Cross volunteer Sierra Marcelius received the Gene Beck Memorial Volunteer of the Year Award in June of this year. (09-27-2018)
The Enduring Impact of Fire Relief in 2017
A note from Stephanie Willett, Regional Director, Development Operations & Foundations: I’m summarizing the attachments as slightly tricky to read. A lovely note from Kyra Janssen in
Lake County Wildfire Anniversary: ‘Unexpected Hero’
The Rodriguez family hadn’t even finished unpacking in their new apartment in Middletown — when the 2015 wildfire in Lake County happened.
Lake County Wildfire Anniversary: “30 Days Later – The California Wildfires Response”
This article was originally published on October 12, 2015. Immediate Collaboration The ongoing drought across California has given way to another historic wildfire season. Beginning
Central Coast Chapter deploys volunteers in response to Hurricane Florence
The Central Coast Chapter, in preparation for the landfall of Hurricane Florence, has begun to deploy volunteers.
Students learn about Clara Barton, support the organization she founded
Rocking Horse preschool students study Clara Barton each year — and honor her with a donation to the Red Cross.
Inspired by the Legacy of Service at the Red Cross
“These were people with the greatest of needs. I really enjoyed being able to help.”
Consider helping with ‘Missing Maps’ project
In our Red Cross region, a team is being assembled to take part in the all-important “Missing Maps” project. Volunteers are needed.
Red Cross celebrates its San Francisco volunteers
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (August 29, 2018) — The American Red Cross of the Bay Area honored 18 individual volunteers, a youth club board, and a partner
Red Cross celebrates its San Mateo County volunteers
Central Coast team helps Watsonville residents through ‘Sound the Alarm’ event
Woof! Pet-Friendly Shelters Comfort Evacuees
by Patricia Kemp, Red Cross volunteer For residents evacuated to Middletown Middle School during the Mendocino Complex Fire, the barking and meows of more than
Optimistic evacuee looking on the bright side of life
But as she recounts being evacuated for the first time, it’s clear that Rose sees the glass as half full.
Small kindnesses make the biggest differences
A tired Rose Santana went from table to table at the crowded Local Assistance Center (LAC) in Lucerne on Monday. She was looking for help and getting it.
Community Connections Aids Recovery for Wildfire Survivors
[August 17, 2018] Connie Sager didn’t hesitate when her phone started buzzing Aug. 3 with evacuation alerts. She scooped up her tiny dog, Taz, and headed for safe shelter. It was the third time this year Connie fled wildfires. But this time she had no home to return to in Spring Valley.
Thank you to Our Partners
[August 13, 2018] As communities across Lake County transition from response to recovery for the Mendocino Complex Fire, the American Red Cross would like to share its gratitude to all our partners that have worked so hard to care for the thousands of people impacted by this disaster over the past two weeks.
Managing the Generous Donation of Goods
[August 11, 2018] Every disaster seems to generate an avalanche of goods donations from the public, thanks to heart-wrenching appeals and visuals of people fleeing their homes with next to nothing. But can there be too much of a good thing?
World Central Kitchen Arrives to Support Mendocino Complex Shelters
[August 11, 2018] On the menu for lunch on Monday, August 6th for Red Cross shelters serving the evacuees of the Mendocino Complex Fire: 1,000 servings of non-spicy vegetable Thai curry and mixed green salad – the first of many meals coming their way from the World Central Kitchen, launched by famed Chef José Andrés after the 2010 Haiti earthquake.
Lake County Strong
[August 10, 2018] Lake County has been struck by four years of unprecedented wildfires. Each time tragedy has struck, this community responded heroically. Your Red Cross team, of mostly volunteers, has been honored to be here to serve alongside this community during each one of these emergencies.
Institute provides training to more than 200
The Northern California Coastal Region’s recent Disaster Institute provided critical Red Cross training to approximately 225 people.
Hodgen – The Ninja Protector of Red Cross Middletown Shelter
[August 8, 2018] The Red Cross shelters at Middletown High and Middle Schools doesn’t need to broadcast popular cartoons or the latest superhero films, not with six-year-old Ben Hodgen Jr. in the house.
This Bud is for you.
[August 8, 2018] Some 13 pallets of canned water donated by Anheuser-Busch to the Red Cross in its response to the Mendocino Complex wildfires arrived in Middletown on Monday.
