Moved to act by images of this fall’s California wildfires, several Pacific Grove fourth graders spearheaded an effort to raise funds for the recovery effort.
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Turning White Elephants Into Angels
With the Camp Fire in mind, Dr. Charles Renner; his wife, Susan; their family; and their friends decided to do something different with their Christmas giving this year.
Silicon Valley volunteers install over 150 smoke alarms
Almost 50 volunteers from the Silicon Valley Chapter, working in the rain on December 1, installed almost 170 smoke alarms in area homes.
Red Cross response to Mendocino Complex Fire
The American Red Cross, alongside government and community partners, continues to support to people whose lives have been turned upside-down by the Ranch and River wildfires.
Remembering last fall’s Northern California fires
This past October saw wildfires in the northern part of our region that were historically destructive. Here is a collection of stories filed by Red Cross writers.
Silicon Valley Chapter supports San Jose’s Veteran’s Day Parade
The Silicon Valley Chapter had a strong contingent of people supporting the recent Veteran’s Day parade in San Jose.
Patty O’Hara’s book-signing party is November 30
Patty O’Hara, a longtime Red Cross volunteer for the Central Coast Chapter, is donating some of the proceeds from her latest book to the Red Cross.
Holding Down the Coast One ‘Little Bit’ at a Time
Mary Desautels was no stranger to service when awarded the Volunteer of the Year Award for Mendocino County in June. Mary has lived in Fort Bragg for 25 years, and for 17 of those years, she has volunteered with the American Red Cross.
Red Cross, San Jose Fire install almost 300 smoke alarms
Silicon Valley Chapter volunteers, with help from the San Jose Fire Department, recently installed free smoke alarms in area homes.
Janet Packer has been a dedicated volunteer since Katrina
After reading a Q&A with Janet Packer, it’s easy to see why this Central Coast volunteer was recently honored with a Clara Barton Award.
Red Cross supports Fleet Week Humanitarian Village
The Red Cross had a popular station in “Humanitarian Assistance Village” at the recent Fleet Week activities in San Francisco.
When helping people is your ‘thing’
Tyge Bellinger likes helping people. It’s been his “thing” ever since he was a little kid.
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)
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.
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.
Central Coast team helps Watsonville residents through ‘Sound the Alarm’ event
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.
In the shadow of a volcano
In retirement with no signs of slowing down
George Dresnek regularly deploys for the Red Cross as a facilities expert to 6 to 7 disaster responses a year, volunteer work that can take him away for up to 28 days at a time.
Red Cross works with partners to support residents affected by Pawnee Fire
Successful weekends for ‘Sound the Alarm’ spring push
During a period spanning three weekends this spring, regional teams installed more than 2,200 free smoke alarms.
