Lindsay Youngquist and John Vidaurrazaga, two Red Cross Americorps members have organized a symposium to discuss humanitarian relief efforts during the “Arab Spring” uprisings. The symposium will take place Sat., Sept. 17, at the Islamic Center in Los Angeles.
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“Arab Spring” Humanitarian Aid Symposium Scheduled for Sept. 17
Tuesday, September 13th, 2011In Their Own Words: L.A. Disaster Volunteers Share Remembrances of 9/11
Thursday, September 8th, 2011Although the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11 happened 10 years ago, for local Red Cross disaster workers who helped after the tragedy, it seems like only yesterday.
Free, One Hour “Citizen CPR” Training Offered in July and August
Saturday, August 13th, 2011In just one hour, dozens of Los Angeles area residents learned vital lifesaving skills. The Red Cross L.A. Region offered free, one-hour “Citizen CPR” (hands-only CPR) training sessions in July and August and the finale of the ABCs of a Safe Summer Program will be held this Saturday, August 27th.
American Red Cross Adds Five New Members to its Celebrity Cabinet
Friday, April 15th, 2011Five celebrities join the American Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet, a group of celebrity supporters who promote Red Cross services– down the street, across the country and around the world.
California Tsunami Evacuees Assisted at Red Cross Evacuation Centers
Friday, March 11th, 2011March 11, 2011, 5 p.m. — Nearly 1,900 people, primarily individuals living or working on boats, sought refuge today in 22 Red Cross evacuation centers along the California coast that were opened as a result of the tsunami that occurred after the 8.9 earthquake in Japan.
Are You Ready To Shake Out!
Monday, October 4th, 2010Do you know what you would do to protect yourself if a major earthquake happened right now? The Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill is a great opportunity to learn and practice what to do during earthquakes. This year’s drill is on Thursday, October 21st at 10:21 a.m. Visit www.ShakeOut.org to register!
Get Trained and Save a Life! – National CPR & AED Awareness Week
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010National CPR and AED Awareness Week is June 1-7 and brings to light how lives can be saved if more Americans know CPR and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Congress designated the first week of June each year for this event, with the goal of encouraging states, cities and towns to establish [...]
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.
Red Cross Launches Holiday Giving Campaign Featuring Gifts that Save the Day Online Catalog
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009This holiday season, when economic conditions are tough and people really want their gifts to matter, a new holiday campaign that offers a way to give a gift that has real impact.
