American Red Cross Los Angeles Region

?? Blood Donor Ambassadors Needed!?? Our newly remodeled Torrance Blood & Platelet Center is now open and we need volunteers to welcome donors and support lifesaving donations! ?? Opportunities are available at all of our blood donation locations—including Torrance! ?? Pear Rangkasiri/American Red Cross. Not ready to volunteer? Donate blood or platelets today and see the new space! ?? Sign up to volunteer: redcross.org/volunteer ?? Book a donation: redcross.org/blood #GiveBlood #Volunteer #BloodDonor

We've opened an emergency shelter for residents impacted by the current evacuation orders in rain impacted areas at the Pasadena-YMCA Sierra Madre (611 E Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre, CA 91024). For the comfort and safety of all shelter residents, pets in carriers or crates will be safely accommodated in a designated area separate from their owners' sleeping quarters. Download the free Red Cross Emergency App for alerts in your area.

We've opened an emergency shelter for residents impacted by the current evacuation orders in rain impacted areas at the Stoner Recreation Center (1835 Stoner Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025). For the comfort and safety of all shelter residents, pets in carriers or crates will be safely accommodated in a designated area separate from their owners' sleeping quarters. Download the free Red Cross Emergency App for alerts in your area.

?? Safety First! A strong winter storm is forecasted to bring heavy rain Wednesday into Thursday. Travel may be hazardous, and evacuation warnings are in effect in recent burn areas. Practice safe driving, avoid floodwaters, and stay updated with emergency alerts. Download our free emergency app for alerts. ??La seguridad es lo primero! Se pronostica una fuerte tormenta invernal que traerá fuertes lluvias de miércoles a jueves. Viajar puede ser peligroso y hay alertas de evacuación vigentes en las zonas afectadas por incendios recientes. Conduzca con precaución, evite inundaciones y manténgase al día con las alertas de emergencia. Descargue nuestra aplicación gratuita de emergencias para recibir alertas.

What started as a classroom project in beading using math and other curriculum basics, second graders at Grant Elementary in Santa Monica raised nearly $1,500 for the Red Cross to support those affected by the LA wildfires, by selling their handcrafted beaded bracelets. Their efforts inspired matching donations—a perfect math lesson in collective giving! During a special check presentation, students asked thoughtful questions about humanitarian work and gifted Red Cross representatives bracelets with uplifting messages. Their creativity, generosity, and teamwork proved that even small hands can make a big impact! Read the full story : https://rdcrss.org/41Hl17s ?? #BetterTogether

An extra hour of sunlight is here thanks to daylight savings! ? As we spring forward, let's use a few minutes of that sunshine to check our smoke alarms and ensure safety. #DaylightSavingTime #SafetyFirst

On this special day, we honor the phenomenal women behind our mission. Their leadership, talent, commitment, and perseverance drive us forward every day. Today and every day, we celebrate you and your incredible contributions. Together, we are building a brighter, more inclusive future. Learn more about some of the women behind our workforce and their stories of heroism, from donating more than 300 units of platelets, responding to disaster action calls, helping folks on their path of recovery following a home fire, supporting our troops overseas, serving as leaders in the community and more at redcross.org/LA Happy International Women's Day! ??

?? While vacationing on Maui, Hometown Heroes Vesta Sung and daughter Nathalie halted their vacation to become shelter volunteers only hours after the devastating wildfire ravaged Lahaina. Vesta became the shelter manager, coordinating resources for over 1,200 evacuees, while Nathalie organized sleeping areas and distributed essentials. Their compassion and resilience offered vital support to those affected by the tragedy. Join us in celebrating heroes like the Sungs at the 20th Annual Hometown Heroes Luncheon on Friday, May 16, 2025, aboard the Queen Mary. ?? See link in bio to purchase your tickets today!

This #RedCrossMonth, we celebrate our incredible volunteers who answer the call 24/7, bringing hope and relief to families affected by disasters like home fires. Whether it’s day or night, rain or shine, they provide comfort and emergency assistance when it’s needed most. Their dedication makes a life-changing impact in our communities every single day. Join us in recognizing these everyday heroes who turn compassion into action! ????

Sound the Alarm and save lives this spring! ???? Join us as we host events across LA, from March 15 – April 5, to help end home fires! We're installing free smoke alarms in neighborhoods near you. ?? Save the date and pop over to East LA on March 15 to join the fun and help install, no prior training is needed. Or make an appointment to receive a home fire safety visit. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gMuuNtQG