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Special guests helped celebrate new Red Cross Blood Donation Center in San Francisco
San Francisco Mayor London Breed thanked the Red Cross for the new community asset and emphasized the need for donors, especially given the current shortage. “You never know the impacts of what your blood can do for someone else.”
Tirtza, Barry and Gumby help out in Gold Country shelter
“The people who volunteer for the Red Cross are an amazing group of people. They devote heart and soul to the clients.”
Love thy neighbor, a good approach
“I stick to the values of my childhood – and love thy neighbor is a pretty good approach to most things. People have value – they don’t have to prove anything to deserve this care.”
The “girl from high tech” finds renewed purpose with the Red Cross
Following her departure from a career in Silicon Valley at Apple Inc., Suzie searched for a new community to call home. She quickly dedicated her time and energy to a volunteer leadership position within the Red Cross.
Leadership Development Center: Through the decades
have been able to spend a full week with us in person,” said Allie Parker, Red Cross Volunteer and Youth Services Manager.
‘Red Cross’ stories connect staff and volunteers to the mission and one another
By Marisol Terrazas I joined the American Red Cross in 2020 as a Regional Philanthropy Officer for the NCCR (Northern California Coastal Region) Development Department.
Four generations strong… so far
Volunteering with the American Red Cross takes many forms. For some, volunteering means active deployment into the heart of disaster responses, where people are at
Stretching past your comfort zone
By John Lindner American Red Cross volunteer Janet Rogoff loves books. For over 40 years, she and her husband have dealt in rare books, specializing
Melissa Kaplan of Sonoma County Receives Gene Beck Memorial Volunteer of the Year Award
Since Melissa joined the Red Cross in 2006, she has become one of the most dedicated and essential volunteers in the Northern California Coastal Region. She volunteers more than 1,200 hours a year and has performed multiple jobs in her 15 years with the Red Cross.
Carrying Clara Barton’s legacy forward
Dr. Diane Bridgeman is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has served as a volunteer with the Red Cross for more than 30 years. In April, Diane received the Clara Barton Honor Award for Meritorious Volunteer Leadership,
We’re all in this together
By Debbi Behrman Giving blood is one of the most personal things someone can do. And it’s something that American Red Cross blood donor and volunteer Nancy Houghton
In Her Father’s Footsteps
“Showing kindness and getting help to people that need it without regard to anything else – that is how I was brought up.”
Ready for the Next Wildfire: After Multiple Evacuations, Sonoma County Resident Has a Plan
After twice evacuating her home for days during major wildfires, and living through several more evacuation warnings, you’d better believe Kathryn Hecht has a plan for the upcoming fire season.
The gift of life runs in this family’s veins
Cathy is one of a small but mighty group of blood donors across the country who are often referred to as “Heroes for Babies.” Without these special blood donors, sick babies would not receive the lifesaving blood transfusions they desperately need.
Relentless in their help
Navy veteran Michael Ocaranza awoke to flames engulfing his apartment. He had just enough time to grab his dog, Sparky, and race out the door as fire licked around his head.
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.
Feeding people for a lifetime
Susan is feeding survivors once more. “I don’t want there to be more fires,” she says. “But I can’t wait to do more work.”
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.
