January's National Blood Donor Month will include a blood drive sponsored by the American Red Cross and Air Methods’ Mercy Air program.
CBS News Texas is partnering with the American Red Cross to help those affected by the California wildfires. You can join our Insta-Thon and donate to those affected. By raising over $5,000, we hope to show the people of California how much Texans care.
Reynaldo Vega, a Baltimore-based Community Disaster Program Manager at the American Red Cross, deployed to California Friday to assist residents impacted by Los Angeles wildfires.
The American Red Cross South Florida Region sends six volunteers from our area to California to help fire victims pick up the pieces.
The Cal Fire website reports that the Palisades Fire, which charred 23,448 acres, is 97 percent contained. Similarly the Eaton Fire, which covered some 14,021 acres, has now been 99 percent contained and the Hughes Fire that impacted about 10,425 acres is 98 percent contained.
KCRA 3, KQCA My58 and the California Gold Country Region Chapter of the American Red Cross partnered on a disaster relief drive that raised more than $940,000 to support people impacted by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Donations came in from thousands of callers and companies who generously gave money to help those in need.
On Wednesday, the entertainer and the NFL released the Kendrick Lamar Halftime Collection of merchandise. And these are going to not only look great but also will serve a great cause. The proceeds from the Kendrick Lamar Halftime Collection will go to the American Red Cross and will benefit those impacted by the California wildfires.
First came the fires. Then, there was ash and contaminated water. Now, some survivors of the Southern California wildfires are dealing with outbreaks of norovirus and other stomach ailments at a shelter set up to help evacuees.
A volunteer who has been in Los Angeles since the beginning of this week said the fires have impacted everyone, regardless of their demographics.
The devastation in California continues as wildfires, fueled by strong winds and severe drought, sweep across communities, forcing millions to evacuate. In response, volunteers nationwide, including those from Georgia, are stepping in to assist. Among them is Marzetta Dennis, an American Red Cross volunteer from Georgia.
As fires in California continue to burn, hundreds of brave people have spared their time to help those affected by them.
Between response and recovery, the potential for the situation to change creates a unique challenge for the non-profit.