American Red Cross Southern California Region

No matter what you’re celebrating this holiday season, stay safe with these tips to prevent home fires. 🎄

The Bennett family's home fire.

Duane and Mercy Bennett

On December 8, 2024, a fire broke out in the Bennett family's Oceanside home. Thanks to our free smoke alarm installation program, the Bennett family had smoke alarms & a home fire escape plan that helped save their lives.
Read stories from 2025 & #GiveWithMeaning at https://rdcrss.org/3EYoW5V.

Join us for a Light the World Giving Machine kickoff event in Riverside with our partners at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. at the Galleria at Tyler in the Macy’s concourse. We hope to see you there! rdcrss.org/3uNu75G

This year our Service to the Armed Forces team delivered Hug-a-Hero Dolls to military families in SoCal—helping kids keep their parent near during deployments and training. Follow the link to read more about this and other stories from 2025: rdcrss.org/3EYoW5V #GiveWithMeaning

We're grateful for yo" surrounded by small pumpkins and scattered red leaves, with the American Red Cross logo at the bottom.

This Thanksgiving we are grateful for our volunteers, donors & partners for bringing our mission to life every day. We appreciate your commitment to preventing & alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies. ❤️

Keep your family safe this Thanksgiving with this important tip!

When David was critically injured, 36 units of donated blood saved his life. Five months later, he and his dad hosted a blood drive to help other patients in need—and David even donated. Learn how you can #GiveWithMeaning this holiday season: https://rdcrss.org/3EYoW5V

Celebrating Youth Leadership! 🌟

Ashley, Evonne & Ian were honored for their amazing work with the GLOW Red Youth Leadership Camp—empowering teens to lead & connect.

Read their inspiring story and learn how you can #GiveWithMeaning at redcross.org/socalholiday

Heather, her husband Kevin, and Brendan smiling in front of Red Cross backdrop

In February, Heather and Brendan helped save the life of Kevin, Heather's husband, when he experienced a seizure while driving. For their heroic actions, we recognized them with a Lifesaving Award.

Read more stories from 2025 & #GiveWithMeaning at https://rdcrss.org/3EYoW5V.

The evacuation shelter at Simpson Elementary (1050 S. Lilac Ave., Rialto) closes Sun. 7 PM. Mon–Tue (7 AM–7 PM), a Resource Center will open at the same site with meals, health services, mental health support & recovery assistance. Need help? Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcross.org/get-help.

Red Cross volunteers are providing shelter, meals, health services, and recovery support to those displaced by the Rialto apartment complex fire. Thank you to our volunteers and partners for delivering care and comfort. Those impacted in need of assistance can call 1-800-RED CROSS.

Looking back on 2025 with gratitude! Thank you to Jack and Jill of America, Inc. for hosting a blood drive to raise awareness about sickle cell disease and improve health outcomes. Read more stories & #GiveWithMeaning: https://rdcrss.org/3EYoW5V

Red Cross volunteer speaks with woman and her dog in a Red Cross shelter

When the Los Angeles wildfires broke out in January, volunteers from our SoCal Region deployed to support those in need, including Orange County volunteer, Octavio Gonzalez.

Learn more about our work in 2025 & #GiveWithMeaning at https://rdcrss.org/3EYoW5V.

Paws with purpose: This year, K9 teams with our Animal Visitation Program provided comfort and smiles to service members throughout Southern California. Follow the link to read more about this and other stories from 2025 and #GiveWithMeaning: rdcrss.org/3EYoW5V

We’re still feeling the excitement! Huge thanks to San Diego State University, CBS 8 San Diego, Chopper the Biker Dog & all of the amazing donors who made the 9th Annual Aztecs for Life Blood Drive a success! 344 units = hundreds of lives saved. ❤️

Three individuals are engaged in a discussion about wildfire safety.

We recently teamed up with OC Fire Authority for free Wildfire Safety Visits in Tustin!

During these visits, our teams discussed wildfire safety information with residents and provided free preparedness resources. Thanks to our volunteers for making 54 homes safer and serving 151 residents.

Group of Red Cross volunteers

Working smoke alarms can cut the risk of dying in a home fire by half.

That’s why we team up with community partners year around to install free smoke alarms and provide home fire safety information in the community.

Support our work & #GiveWithMeaning: https://rdcrss.org/3EYoW5V.

Our Tiffany Circle members recently helped spread holiday cheer at the La Costa Oaks Clubhouse. They welcomed 22 Red Cross supporters who wrote over 200 heartfelt cards that will be distributed to military community members near and far, including to service members overseas this holiday season! 🎄

We’re eating this new merch up! Come give blood Nov. 17-Dec. 7 and score a classic pair of Red Cross x PAC-MAN socks AND a custom Red Cross x PAC-MAN GASHAPON® – a limited one-of-a-kind collectible capsule toy, both while supplies last. Hurry, book now: https://rcblood.org/3IHwtdX

As evacuation warnings have been lifted, our shelter is now closed. Please follow local authorities’ guidance and download the free Red Cross Emergency App to stay informed. Thank you to our volunteers and partners for their response!

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⤵️

Group of Red Cross volunteers and firefighters

Red Cross vehicle with people inside

Our volunteers and community partners installed 162 smoke alarms for 122 Yucca Valley residents at a recent Sound the Alarm event!⛑️🚨

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.

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

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

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! 🐶 🐾

Guy and Blake hugging

Guy with an award at a Red Cross event

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

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