American Red Cross Southern California Region
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The official account for the American Red Cross Southern California Region.
In response to the storms in SoCal, the Red Cross has opened a shelter at Foothill Ranch Library (27002 Cabriole, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610). Please follow the instructions of local authorities and be ready to evacuate if necessary.
November 15, 2025 at 4:18 AM
In response to the storms in SoCal, the Red Cross has opened a shelter at Foothill Ranch Library (27002 Cabriole, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610). Please follow the instructions of local authorities and be ready to evacuate if necessary.
According to the National Weather Service, a storm is heading towards SoCal. Check out these tips to get prepared⤵️
November 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
According to the National Weather Service, a storm is heading towards SoCal. Check out these tips to get prepared⤵️
Our volunteers and community partners installed 162 smoke alarms for 122 Yucca Valley residents at a recent Sound the Alarm event!⛑️🚨
November 13, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Our volunteers and community partners installed 162 smoke alarms for 122 Yucca Valley residents at a recent Sound the Alarm event!⛑️🚨
Thank you to CBS8 for having us on to speak about the 9th Annual Aztecs for Life Blood Drive with SDSU on Nov. 13, from 9am-6pm. Your donation can help treat cancer patients, trauma victims, surgery patients, and others in critical need of blood transfusions. https://rdcrss.org/4hSTR5g
American Red Cross, San Diego State University holds 9th annual 'Aztecs For Life' Blood Drive
On Nov. 13, the American Red Cross and San Diego State University are partnering to host the 9th annual 'Aztecs For Life' Blood Drive.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Thank you to CBS8 for having us on to speak about the 9th Annual Aztecs for Life Blood Drive with SDSU on Nov. 13, from 9am-6pm. Your donation can help treat cancer patients, trauma victims, surgery patients, and others in critical need of blood transfusions. https://rdcrss.org/4hSTR5g
When SgtMaj Dan Beighley retired after 26 years in the Marine Corps, his mission to serve didn’t stop. Today, he leads our local Service to the Armed Forces team. “Service is a lifelong commitment," he says. Learn more about his story here: rdcrss.org/4qUYnEt #VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 7:20 PM
When SgtMaj Dan Beighley retired after 26 years in the Marine Corps, his mission to serve didn’t stop. Today, he leads our local Service to the Armed Forces team. “Service is a lifelong commitment," he says. Learn more about his story here: rdcrss.org/4qUYnEt #VeteransDay
Meet the heroes! Qualcomm has supported the Red Cross for 30+ years with over $3.5M in donations. Recent efforts include disaster relief support, employee-driven giving, volunteering and blood drives. We recently honored them with the Corporate Hero Award at the Real Heroes Awards. 👏
November 10, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Meet the heroes! Qualcomm has supported the Red Cross for 30+ years with over $3.5M in donations. Recent efforts include disaster relief support, employee-driven giving, volunteering and blood drives. We recently honored them with the Corporate Hero Award at the Real Heroes Awards. 👏
This fall the Red Cross is urging donors to make & keep donation appointments to help ensure patients keep receiving critical medical care. Type O donors & platelet donors are especially needed. Please sign up to help: rcblood.org/appt
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 AM
This fall the Red Cross is urging donors to make & keep donation appointments to help ensure patients keep receiving critical medical care. Type O donors & platelet donors are especially needed. Please sign up to help: rcblood.org/appt
Our Service to the Armed Forces team recently visited Marine Air Control Group 38 alongside our incredible partners from Crisis Response Canines as part of the American Red Cross Animal Visitation Program. Together, we brought a little comfort & canine cheer to Marines across the command! 🐶 🐾
November 8, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Our Service to the Armed Forces team recently visited Marine Air Control Group 38 alongside our incredible partners from Crisis Response Canines as part of the American Red Cross Animal Visitation Program. Together, we brought a little comfort & canine cheer to Marines across the command! 🐶 🐾
On April 17, 2024, Blake Baxter suffered cardiac arrest while surfing and was found floating in the water. Thanks to CPR compressions performed by his brother, Guy Baxter, he was miraculously revived after 20 minutes without a pulse.
Learn more: https://rdcrss.org/4oWyGl3
Learn more: https://rdcrss.org/4oWyGl3
November 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
On April 17, 2024, Blake Baxter suffered cardiac arrest while surfing and was found floating in the water. Thanks to CPR compressions performed by his brother, Guy Baxter, he was miraculously revived after 20 minutes without a pulse.
Learn more: https://rdcrss.org/4oWyGl3
Learn more: https://rdcrss.org/4oWyGl3
This Saturday, we're teaming up with OC Fire Authority 🚒 for FREE Wildfire Safety Visits in Tustin. During these visits our team will discuss wildfire safety information, provide free preparedness resources, and more. Info: https://rdcrss.org/3V8ldut
November 6, 2025 at 11:30 PM
This Saturday, we're teaming up with OC Fire Authority 🚒 for FREE Wildfire Safety Visits in Tustin. During these visits our team will discuss wildfire safety information, provide free preparedness resources, and more. Info: https://rdcrss.org/3V8ldut
During National Diabetes Awareness Month in November, the Red Cross is adding free A1C testing (prediabetes & diabetes screen) on successful blood donations. (1 result in 12-month period.)
Empower your health: https://rcblood.org/3JliNFz
Empower your health: https://rcblood.org/3JliNFz
November 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
During National Diabetes Awareness Month in November, the Red Cross is adding free A1C testing (prediabetes & diabetes screen) on successful blood donations. (1 result in 12-month period.)
Empower your health: https://rcblood.org/3JliNFz
Empower your health: https://rcblood.org/3JliNFz
November is National Veterans and Military Families Month! This month, we honor the courage, sacrifice and resilience of our nation’s veterans and the families who stand beside them. 🇺🇸 Learn more about how we support veterans and military families at redcross.org/military.
November 5, 2025 at 4:33 AM
November is National Veterans and Military Families Month! This month, we honor the courage, sacrifice and resilience of our nation’s veterans and the families who stand beside them. 🇺🇸 Learn more about how we support veterans and military families at redcross.org/military.
Do you know someone in Riverside or San Bernardino Counties who goes above and beyond for their community? Nominate them to be recognized at our 2026 Inland Empire Heroes Awards! Nominations are due by December 17. For more information or to submit your nomination, visit redcross.org/IEHeroes.
November 4, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Do you know someone in Riverside or San Bernardino Counties who goes above and beyond for their community? Nominate them to be recognized at our 2026 Inland Empire Heroes Awards! Nominations are due by December 17. For more information or to submit your nomination, visit redcross.org/IEHeroes.
November 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Ensure your family has a safe Halloween with these three tips!🎃
October 31, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Ensure your family has a safe Halloween with these three tips!🎃
Daylight saving time ends this Sunday, so make sure to turn your clocks back one hour and test your smoke alarms. If your smoke alarms don't work when you test them, visit SoundTheAlarm.org/SoCal and sign up for a free smoke alarm installation.
October 30, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Daylight saving time ends this Sunday, so make sure to turn your clocks back one hour and test your smoke alarms. If your smoke alarms don't work when you test them, visit SoundTheAlarm.org/SoCal and sign up for a free smoke alarm installation.
Red Cross volunteer Pam Cusack teamed up with Navy Chaplain Nicholas Suddath to share treats with patients and staff at the Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital in Twentynine Palms. You can join Pam and serve the military community as a Service to the Armed Forces volunteer! Learn more: rdcrss.org/3Wt8pyO
October 29, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Red Cross volunteer Pam Cusack teamed up with Navy Chaplain Nicholas Suddath to share treats with patients and staff at the Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital in Twentynine Palms. You can join Pam and serve the military community as a Service to the Armed Forces volunteer! Learn more: rdcrss.org/3Wt8pyO
High temperatures, low humidity, and Santa Ana winds mean an increased wildfire risk. Prepare for wildfire threats & make sure you know what to do before you are called to evacuate.
October 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
High temperatures, low humidity, and Santa Ana winds mean an increased wildfire risk. Prepare for wildfire threats & make sure you know what to do before you are called to evacuate.
Our Service to the Armed Forces team recently participated in a Veterans Stand Down event in the City of Rialto. In total, we provided emergency preparedness kits and hygiene kits for 120 veterans. We’re honored to support those who have served! 🇺🇸
October 28, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Our Service to the Armed Forces team recently participated in a Veterans Stand Down event in the City of Rialto. In total, we provided emergency preparedness kits and hygiene kits for 120 veterans. We’re honored to support those who have served! 🇺🇸
Don't wrap up October without giving blood! Come to give blood or platelets Oct. 27-Nov. 16 and the Red Cross will send you $20 in e-gift cards. Plus, get a chance at a $5K gift card! Give blood & give more life. Book now: https://rcblood.org/3JliNFz (T&C; other entry)
October 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Don't wrap up October without giving blood! Come to give blood or platelets Oct. 27-Nov. 16 and the Red Cross will send you $20 in e-gift cards. Plus, get a chance at a $5K gift card! Give blood & give more life. Book now: https://rcblood.org/3JliNFz (T&C; other entry)
Meet Michael, a platelet donation champion. With fewer than 1% of Americans donating, he’s nearing 100 donations in just 4 years. Honored with the 'Gift of Life' Award, his impact keeps growing. Learn more about Michael's story and platelet donation at https://rdcrss.org/4nzwi2Q
October 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Meet Michael, a platelet donation champion. With fewer than 1% of Americans donating, he’s nearing 100 donations in just 4 years. Honored with the 'Gift of Life' Award, his impact keeps growing. Learn more about Michael's story and platelet donation at https://rdcrss.org/4nzwi2Q
What’s a Power Red donation and how can it help save lives? In this inspiring interview, blood transfusion recipient Brian Boyle shares his personal story and explains why this type of donation is so important.
https://rdcrss.org/47HDRQ3
https://rdcrss.org/47HDRQ3
The Life-Saving Impact of Power Red Donations | Brian Boyle’s Story
In this inspiring interview, blood transfusion recipient Brian Boyle shares his personal story and explains why Power Red (double red blood cell)…
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October 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
What’s a Power Red donation and how can it help save lives? In this inspiring interview, blood transfusion recipient Brian Boyle shares his personal story and explains why this type of donation is so important.
https://rdcrss.org/47HDRQ3
https://rdcrss.org/47HDRQ3
We recently held a Sound the Alarm smoke alarm installation event in Escondido! Thanks to our volunteers and partners, 323 smoke alarms were installed, 321 residents were served, and 109 homes were made safer. 🚨👏
October 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
We recently held a Sound the Alarm smoke alarm installation event in Escondido! Thanks to our volunteers and partners, 323 smoke alarms were installed, 321 residents were served, and 109 homes were made safer. 🚨👏
From drop to top! Buddy the Blood Drop filled in as CEO for the day. Check out how it went⤵️
October 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM
From drop to top! Buddy the Blood Drop filled in as CEO for the day. Check out how it went⤵️
Joe Gutierrez has been writing since age 7 - starting with a newspaper he wrote for his family! Now, he volunteers with the Red Cross, spotlighting amazing volunteers.
We're proud to honor Joe as our Volunteer of the Month! Learn more: https://rdcrss.org/47nS8ju
We're proud to honor Joe as our Volunteer of the Month! Learn more: https://rdcrss.org/47nS8ju
October 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Joe Gutierrez has been writing since age 7 - starting with a newspaper he wrote for his family! Now, he volunteers with the Red Cross, spotlighting amazing volunteers.
We're proud to honor Joe as our Volunteer of the Month! Learn more: https://rdcrss.org/47nS8ju
We're proud to honor Joe as our Volunteer of the Month! Learn more: https://rdcrss.org/47nS8ju