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Red Cross Partners with 99¢ Only Stores to Help Local Residents Prepare for the Big One
Thursday, February 16th, 2012Panda Restaurant Group Makes Major Donation to Red Cross for South and Midwest Disasters Relief Efforts
Friday, August 5th, 2011On August 4, the Panda Restaurant Group contributed more than $250,000 to the Red Cross in support of South and Midwest disaster relief efforts.
The American Red Cross and DIRECTV Have Partnered on Facebook
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011For every 50,000 new fans on Facebook, DIRECTV will contribute $10,000 to the non-profit that receives the most fan votes – up to $50,000!
Herbalife Makes Monthly Donation of Protein Bars to Red Cross
Tuesday, July 26th, 2011Los Angeles-based Herbalife has agreed to donate 500 protein bars to the Red Cross every month for distribution to those affected by disasters, as well as first responders.
Red Cross CEO Visits Japan, Sees American Donations Helping
Thursday, April 28th, 2011American Red Cross CEO Gail McGovern recently spent four days traveling around the hardest hit areas of Japan to learn how American donations (including many from Southern Calif. residents) are being used to support the Japanese Red Cross recovery efforts.
RC-ers for RC: Radio-Controlled Car Enthusiasts Have Fun, Raise Funds for Red Cross
Saturday, April 9th, 2011When Jim Michielf was a young boy, his family’s Buena Park home and possessions were destroyed in a house fire. He was always grateful to the Red Cross for providing his family with food, clothing and a hotel room — and he wanted to find a way to give back.
Win a $10,000 Remote Control Car and Help the Red Cross
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011Radio control toy aficionados have the opportunity to help the American Red Cross and win a $10,000 custom-built 1/5th scale radio control car at the RCX Expo being held March 19 and 20 at the Pomona Fairplex in Pomona.
Red Cross Practicing What it Preaches on Preparedness with New Disaster Relief Fundraising Push
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010Many people know the Red Cross for its disaster relief work or blood donations, but helping people be prepared for emergencies is another important part of our work. The Red Cross is practicing what it preaches on preparedness, as we are working to be better ready to respond to disasters of all sizes—down the street [...]
Red Cross CEO Answers Haiti Donation Questions
Friday, April 23rd, 2010Recently, Gail McGovern, American Red Cross CEO, sat down to address questions asked regarding donations for Haiti earthquake relief efforts. Q: Why isn’t the American Red Cross spending all of the funds raised for Haiti right now? McGovern: First of all, we are so grateful for the generosity of the American people. Every donation comes with [...]
Red Cross of Greater L.A. Celebrates Installation of New Emergency Generator
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010On Wednesday, April 21, the American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles celebrated the installation of a new emergency generator, which was purchased as a result of $125,000 in individual donations and a $50,000 challenge grant from an anonymous donor.
