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Sound the Alarm day of action a success
Local first responders, Concord Police Department , CERT Ready volunteers and the Red Cross met with residents of the Clayton Villa Apartments in Concord to go over home fire prevention and safety training.
Sharing the ‘good’ in us
“When something wells up inside of you, it spurs within your soul or heart. We’re here to help each other. I wanted to give back.”
Brandi and Tracy’s story: Blood donation runs in the family.
Because of the generosity of blood donors giving a part of themselves, Brandi is alive today.
A Life of Principled Volunteerism
If Irene Johnson could live her life to perfection, she would be guided by the Seven Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality. “The principles really resonated with me. I really do believe in the Red Cross mission,” she said.
When compassion breeds compassion across a lifetime
Penny’s soul satisfaction from her compassion calls to military families might stem from her former personal experience, too. She has been on the other end of those phone calls more than once.
Full Circle: How the Sound the Alarm Campaign Saved the Lives of a Family in Northern California
Ashley Koenig recently learned that her American Red Cross volunteer work as a teenager helped save the lives of a family of six.
Celebrating volunteers during Red Cross Month!
As the pandemic wears on, research shows that more people want to help those in need. This month, we celebrate this humanitarian spirit during Red Cross Month and ask others to join us.
Sonoma County volunteer Andy Witthohn recognized as Gene Beck Memorial Volunteer of the Year
“I’ve been fortunate in my life, and there are a lot of people who haven’t been,” says Andy. “I’m glad for the opportunity to give back.”
Silicon Valley volunteer Liz Dietz works day in and day out for the Red Cross
Silicon Valley volunteer Liz Dietz has done a little bit (read: a lot) of everything during a 40-year Red Cross career that would make Clara Barton proud.
Central Coast Chapter volunteer is ‘truly our Clara Barton’
In the Central Coast Chapter, perhaps no volunteer epitomizes a can-do, joyful spirit more than Tiki Dellamora, who was recently honored with the organization’s prestigious Clara Barton Award.
Supporting residents affected by last week’s storm
In response to the evacuation of some 15,000 people last week in the Central Coast area due to dangerously wet and windy storms in Northern California, Red Cross volunteers have been working to support to those in need.
‘He is meant to be alive’
“When you’re trained and your staff is trained, it should run like clockwork. It should be like a well-rehearsed dance.”
‘Go-To Guy’ is the Marin Volunteer of the Year
“What would we do without Kevin? He is the silent backbone of Marin Red Cross.”
Heeding the call and going all-in
After speaking with Dave Dorman for 30 minutes, you might wonder if he does anything else outside of the Red Cross. He’s a self-described “semi-full-time volunteer.” This same unwavering dedication earned him the Regional Volunteer of the Year Award.
Human connection: the heart of the Red Cross
Almost thirty years after her first interaction with the Red Cross, Jane Jennings has won the Red Cross’s highest volunteer award, the Clara Barton Meritorious Leadership Award.
Leading leaders and finding gems
What I love most is the people – the clients AND the people that volunteer and work with the Red Cross. We make a real difference in client’s lives.
Helping communities come back together
“Disaster is a great equalizer,” says John. “People may be separated by socio-economics, cultural differences, etc., but when a disaster hits, everyone finds themselves at the same level.”
Latino Engagement Team deployment reinforces the value of community connections
Mariana Vimbela, who deployed as part a member of the Red Cross’ Latino Engagement Team’s response to the Glass Fire in October, says the deployment reinforced the importance of making connections in the affected communities in order to maximize our relief and recovery efforts.
Follow the training; save a life
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.
How Red Cross teams supported those affected by regional wildfires
The wildfires that have caused so much devastation in our region since mid-August have prompted critically important responses by many Red Cross teams.
