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City National Bank Exemplifies “Best Practice” in Employee Charitable Giving

Monday, May 7th, 2012

When it comes to charitable workplace giving, L.A.- based City National Bank employees are among the most generous in the Southland. An astounding 83 percent of the company’s 3,000 employees participated in the 2011 workplace giving campaign. And corporate leaders are hoping for an even larger percentage by the end of this year’s campaign, which [...]

Jamie Lee Curtis, Denis Leary and J.R. Martinez Honored at Red Tie Affair

Monday, April 23rd, 2012

Hundreds 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.

Don’t Forget Your Pet When Planning for Disasters

Tuesday, April 10th, 2012

The Red Cross advocates that pet owners take several simple steps to protect your four-legged family members before disaster strikes: Learn about BARKCODE, a pet identification system; how to plan for evacuations with your pet in mind; and how to take a pet first aid class.

Do More Than Cross Your Fingers: Red Cross Launches PrepareSoCal Disaster Preparedness Campaign

Tuesday, March 27th, 2012

The 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, 2012

It 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, 2012

Actress 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.

Don’t forget — March is Red Cross Month

Sunday, March 4th, 2012

March is Red Cross month and the organization looks back on a year of service, giving and accomplishments.

International Services Currently Accepting Disaster Inquiries in Aftermath of Philippines Earthquake

Thursday, February 9th, 2012

The International Services program is currently accepting Disaster Inquiries from family members concerned about the well-being of family members that might have been affected by the earthquake that struck the Philippines on February 5.

Two Events Focus Red Cross Efforts on Chinese Community — Happy New Year!

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

The Red Cross offers Los Angeles’ Chinese speaking community disaster preparedness materials at two upcoming events centered in the Asian community.

Walk or Run for the Red — The Red Cross Needs Your Support at the Upcoming LA Marathon

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

The Red Cross is in training for a big showing at the 2012 LA Marathon on Sunday, March 18.