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Alert: Critical need for blood and platelet donors
The American Red Cross is asking the public to kick off 2020 by doing something big: Give blood or platelets now to address the critical
Out of the Ashes: The story of a Santa Rosa family that survived the Tubbs Fire — and hopes to help other disaster victims
“It’s hell; it’s a terrible time, but taking one step at a time you can get through it. With the support of family and friends and maybe your faith community, you can get through it. There are angels out there who want to help. Let them help.”
Red Crossers Pose with Battle of the Bulge Prisoner of War Dan McCabe
Volunteer writer Lindsay R. Peak captures the story of WW II Army Veteran, Dan McCabe. “The American Red Cross and its members are honored to have met such a heroic man and even more honored to highlight his patriotism this holiday season.”
Meet Gene Beck Memorial Volunteer of the Year Award Recipient Betsy Witthohn
In 2017, Betsy Witthohn returned to find her home spared from fire. Many nearby residents were not as fortunate. This experience motivated her to join the American Red Cross where she quickly became an asset to her local chapter.
Volunteer’s heartfelt note inspires us this holiday season
A volunteer’s reflections on his work for the American Red Cross was an inspirational gift this holiday season.
Red Cross responds to Kincade Fire
The American Red Cross continues to support a number of shelters in Sonoma and surrounding counties in response to the Kincade Fire — and the expanding evacuations that have been ordered.
For a half century, Peg Geringer has had a love affair with her Red Cross work
An active Red Cross volunteer for almost 48 years, Peg Geringer has had a tremendous impact in a number of lines of service.
Red Cross welcomes a growing partnership with Corazón Healdsburg
Local nonprofit and Red Cross partner Corazón Healdsburg offered a crucial point of contact for Latinx families during the Kincade Fire.
After years of direct service to clients, Lorraine Jacobs now trains other volunteers
One look at her résumé explains why Lorraine Jacobs received the Clara Barton Award from the Central Coast Chapter earlier this year.
10 Thanksgiving Cooking Safety Tips
Did you know that more home cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year? In fact, this year, an American Red
Red Cross was there when she needed it says woman whose home burned in fire
KerryAnn Laufer lost her home in the Kincade Fire, but she says her experience with the American Red Cross at the Local Assistance Center in Healdsburg on Nov. 5 helped her when she needed it the most.
Local Red Cross volunteers help others while evacuated from their own homes
Many local volunteers who were evacuated from their own homes worked tirelessly on an effort that allowed more than 6,500 evacuees to stay in Red Cross and community shelters.
Former volunteer applies Red Cross lessons to loss of her home to wildfire
Jeanne Sternbergh spent many years as a Red Cross Disaster Action Team member, responding countless times to help Sonoma County residents displaced by home fires. Now she’s helping herself.
Stories of Service and An Opportunity to Serve Those Who Serve Our Country
By Julianna Jaynes, an AmeriCorps member Both of my parents grew up in military families, but with neither of them enlisting, I grew up a
Electeds help lead the charge in preparedness
Sonoma County Supervisor James Gore says the “new normal” should refer to preparedness, not disaster. “Let’s embrace being ready,” he said during a press conference during the Kincade Fire.
Santa Rosa nursing students were ‘unsung heroes’ in fire shelters
The Santa Rosa Junior College student nurses who turned out in force to help the nearly 1500 residents of three Santa Rosa Red Cross shelters during the Kincade Fire were true “unsung heroes,” says Red Cross nurse Peggy Goebel.
The road to humanity: A compilation of stories from the Kincade Fire
People helping people keeps the community safe in emergencies. These simple stories highlight humanity.
Salesforce employee shares collaborative talents with Red Cross
Chris Reese’s position at Salesforce enables him to do great work for the company — and for the many people supported by the American Red Cross during a disaster like the massive Kincade Fire evacuation.
Amid wildfire worries, comfort and kindness in a Red Cross Shelter
“We had to rush and put things together,” Fredericks said. Their car loaded, the sisters, along with their 10-year-old terrier-mix dog Jack plus two cats, headed toward the Veterans building. A neighbor had passed on word that an evacuation shelter was opening there.
Community in a shelter full of strangers
When asked how she was feeling, Cathy was so excited that she got over 9 hours of sleep the night before. After a night filled with emergency alerts and packing their belongings early Sunday morning, she felt safe in the shelter.
