Red Cross L.A. Region youth volunteers celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Jan. 16, by distributing fire prevention and safety information to nine communities across the Southland.
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MLK Day of Service – Red Cross Youth Serve to Save Lives through Fire Prevention
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012Wells Fargo Donates Comfort Kits to the Red Cross
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011Los Angeles Wells Fargo employees expressed their thanks this holiday season by assembling approximately 200 adult comfort kits for the Red Cross.
Red Cross Sheltering, Feeding in Response to East Coast Flooding and Texas Wildfires
Friday, September 9th, 2011The American Red Cross is sheltering and feeding people in 10 states who are being forced to leave their homes as major flooding hits the East Coast and fires tear through Texas. Nearly 20 local volunteers have assisted with relief operations on the East Coast.
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.
Measles Initiative Marks Milestone: One Billion Children Vaccinated in First Decade
Friday, August 12th, 2011The Measles Initiative announced it has helped to vaccinate one billion children in more than 60 developing countries in the decade since 2001, achieving significant progress in the worldwide effort to end measles.
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.
American Red Cross App Puts Emergency Care Instruction in the Palm of Your Hand
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011Red Cross Teams Up with Dr. Oz and Sharecare to Launch Lifesaving App. The free app provides real-time emergency care instructions in order to help save lives.
Red Cross Responds to Deadly Midwest Tornadoes
Monday, May 23rd, 2011Just hours after a series of devastating tornadoes swept through the Midwest on May 22, the American Red Cross opened shelters in Missouri and Minnesota to help those whose homes were damaged or destroyed.
Red Cross Los Angeles Assists First Responders at Huntington Park Fire
Wednesday, May 11th, 2011The Red Cross is always prepared to respond to local disasters. When a ferocious fire at a Los Angeles-area frozen food plant shot flames through the roof creating a towering plume of smoke, the Red Cross was there to assist first responders and those affected.
