By Kathleen Maclay, Red Cross volunteer
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? Read more
CARMEL, CA (July 2, 2018) – More than 250 people, including 13 honorees, joined the American Red Cross of the Central Coast at a recent event to pay tribute to community members for their selfless acts of courage. The 13th annual Heroes Breakfast, which took place on June 15 at Twin Lakes Church in Aptos, also raised approximately $55,000.
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This family’s children watch as their parents receive much-needed supplies from the Red Cross. (Photo: Russell Cole)
SANTA ROSA, CA (July 2, 2018) — The American Red Cross continues to support Lake County communities as residents there cope with the aftermath of the Pawnee Fire, which erupted in late June. Read more
Thank you to these Sound the Alarm regional donors:
Their generous gifts are enabling Red Cross volunteers and our partners to undertake this lifesaving work. Read more
The American Red Cross of the California Northwest will be honoring 18 inspirational community members for their lasting impact on the community at its 15th Annual Real Heroes Breakfast on Friday, April 27, at the Hyatt Vineyard Creek in Santa Rosa. Read press release. Read more
Red Cross volunteers from the Silicon Valley Chapter take time out from their work on February 24 to pose for a photo at the mobile home park.
By Larry Dietz
On Saturday, February 24, volunteers from the American Red Cross of the Silicon Valley installed 164 smoke alarms in the Moss Creek Mobile Home Community in San Jose. The work was done as part of the Red Cross’ regional Sound the Alarm – Save a Life campaign. Read more
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