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Friday, May 4th, 2012Preparing for Wildfire Season: Volunteers and Residents Participate in Disaster Drill
Tuesday, May 1st, 2012In preparation for wildfire season, the Red Cross L.A. Region took part in a multi-agency disaster readiness drill for the Topanga Canyon community on Sat. April 28.
Richard Riordan Hosts Reception for American Red Cross CEO Gail McGovern During Southland Visit
Thursday, April 26th, 2012On April 24, 70 Red Cross supporters gathered at the home of former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan for a reception and conversation with Gail McGovern, president and CEO of the national American Red Cross.
Jamie Lee Curtis, Denis Leary and J.R. Martinez Honored at Red Tie Affair
Monday, April 23rd, 2012Hundreds of Southland Red Cross supporters, including celebrities and members of the business community, were on hand at this year’s Red Tie Affair fundraiser April 21 honoring actors Jamie Lee Curtis, Denis Leary and J.R. Martinez.
Red Cross Shelters Santa Monica Residents After Fire Erupts
Monday, April 16th, 2012During the April 13 weekend, the Red Cross opened a shelter at Santa Monica High School for residents evacuated from an apartment building due to fire. Some 26 Santa Monica residents were provided with shelter, meals, and access to nursing and mental health assistance.
Do More Than Cross Your Fingers: Red Cross Launches PrepareSoCal Disaster Preparedness Campaign
Tuesday, March 27th, 2012The Red Cross is beefing up its efforts to prepare for a catastrophic disaster and urging local residents to take personal preparedness steps through its PrepareSoCal disaster preparedness campaign.
L.A. Marathon Runners Get Water and Encouragement from Red Cross Volunteers
Tuesday, March 20th, 2012It took a lot of water and a lot of Red Cross volunteers to help runners through the Sunday LA Marathon.
Red Cross San Gabriel Pomona Valley Chapter Honors Actress Jane Seymour at Inaugural Gala
Sunday, March 11th, 2012Actress and Red Cross Celebrity Cabinet member Jane Seymour was honored, and world-renowned pianist Rueibin Chen performed at the inaugural “Speakeasy with the Red Cross” gala held March 10, 2012 at the Cravens Estate in Pasadena, coordinated by the San Gabriel Pomona Valley Chapter.
What a Difference a Year and the Red Cross Make – Japanese Earthquake/Tsunami Update
Saturday, March 10th, 2012The American Red Cross looks forward to the continuing recovery efforts on the one-year anniversary of Japan’s devastating earthquake and tsunami.
