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This is the official blog for the American Red Cross Desert to the Sea (DTS) Region. The American Red Cross Desert to the Sea Region serves Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. As one of Southern California’s leading non-profit agencies, the Desert to the Sea Region serves a total of…Continue reading “About Us”

25Sep 201825 Sep 2018
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Local Red Crosser Janet Upchurch Flown into Isolated North Carolina Shelter to Help with Hurricane Florence Response

Story by Mauri Shuler, American Red Cross She was an accountant who worked with numbers to keep the books right.…

16Aug 201822 Aug 2018
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Holy Fire Evacuees Find Safe Haven at Red Cross Shelter

By Basima El Hasan, American Red Cross Volunteer When police came knocking on Jessica Watkins’ door, she was doting over…

19Jul 201819 Jul 2018
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Big Island, Bigger Hearts

By Kelly Frankiewicz, Volunteer, Orange County Chapter Note: After the Kilauea volcano eruption in Hawaii, the American Red Cross mobilized…

Safety Tips…

Chris Ellsworth: It’s All About Preparation

22 Aug 2018
Written by Robert Rufer, American Red Cross of Coachella Valley/Morongo Basin Preparation. It’s all about preparation. So much of what the American Red Cross does is unseen by the public.…
Emergency Response…

California Wildfires: How to Help

9 Aug 20189 Aug 2018
The American Red Cross Desert to the Sea Region is currently in the midst of relief efforts for those affected by the Holy Fire, which has caused thousands of evacuations…
Client Stories…

First Red Cross Shelter Experience a Positive One for Idyllwild Residents

29 Jul 201829 Jul 2018
Neighbors in Idyllwild Become Shelter Neighbors During the Cranston Fire By Paige Shields, American Red Cross Sara Robins, a retired nurse who lives in Idyllwild, was helping to water and…
Client Stories…

Consider Pets in Your Preparedness Plan

29 Jul 201829 Jul 2018
By Laura Greene, American Red Cross Fay Rosin-Sniffen of Idyllwild had taken a shuttle down the hill to run errands the day the small mountain community was evacuated due to…
Awards

Red Cross Orange County is looking for local heroes!

2 Feb 201823 May 2018
The American Red Cross serving Orange County is currently seeking nominations for their 2018 Heroes Luncheon, which recognizes members of the county who have shown courage, dedication, and character through…
Donor Stories

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Donates $400,000 to Red Cross Hurricane Relief Efforts

4 Dec 201728 Jun 2018
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Continues to Support Red Cross Hurricane Relief and Recovery Efforts Throughout Texas, Florida and the Caribbean When Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria devastated families…
Service Delivery

Home Fire Campaign continues to help save lives throughout the country

16 Nov 201716 Nov 2017
285 LIVES SAVED! Thanks to the tireless work of our volunteers, employees, local fire departments and other partners in the Home Fire Campaign, today we celebrate 285 documented lives saved…
Emergency Response…

Every Time a ‘Bell’ Rings an Angel Gets Her Wings

1 Nov 201716 Nov 2017
Thanks to Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast Region The American Red Cross works closely with government and community agencies to help our neighbors impacted by Hurricane Harvey. For a short…
Donor Stories…

Fundraisers ‘sing their hearts out’ at Love for Florida hurricane relief telethon

30 Oct 20172 Nov 2017
By Betsy Crowfoot, Orange County Chapter Communications Volunteer A Southern California organization stretched its arms across the nation, to benefit Florida’s victims of Hurricane Irma. Members of “Little Saigon” –…
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San Bernardino Volunteer Stitches Together Her Volunteer Passions

7 Oct 20177 Oct 2017
Story by Pauline Jelinek, photo by Jill Bode for the American Red Cross After 25 years of volunteering for one good cause after another, Bibi Sheonarine this month got on…
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Team DTS Springs into Action in Corona

27 Sep 201727 Sep 2017
Even with three Category 5 hurricanes within a month in the Caribbean, Florida, and Texas, the Desert to the Sea Region of the American Red Cross remains poised to prevent and alleviate human…
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Miami Shelter Resident Collects Signatures to Remember Those Who Came to Help During Hurricane Irma

24 Sep 201724 Sep 2017
Story by Tony Briggs, Communications Director, American Red Cross My partner Dan and I were fortunate enough to catch the last flight into Tallahassee the evening before Hurricane Maria was…
Donor Stories…

Disaster-Ready SUV’s: A Key Way Mazda Contributes to Red Cross

14 Aug 201723 Sep 2017
Story by Basima El Hasan, Communications Volunteer, Orange County Red Cross In continuing with their with their tradition of supporting the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross, Mazda USA…
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Meet Joseph “Joe” Golanka, Regional Service to the Armed Forces Director

9 Aug 2017
Story by Bob Zamalin, Communications Volunteer, Orange County Chapter We’re proud to announce that Joseph (Joe) Golanka has been named Regional Service to the Armed Forces Director for the Desert…
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Spotlight on Service: Madelyn Spiegelberg

22 Sep 2018
By Madeline Martinson, American Red Cross Madelyn Spiegelberg serves as the Volunteer Engagement Coordinator for the American Red Cross Desert to the Sea Region. In her role, Madelyn is focused…
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Orange County Board Chair Enjoys Red Cross Comraderie and Community

14 Aug 201814 Aug 2018
Story by Madeline Martinson, Orange County Public Affairs Volunteer Chris Dewhurst serves as the Board Chair of the American Red Cross Serving Orange County, part of the Desert to the…
Americorps…

Paid Internship with the Red Cross Desert to the Sea Region AVAILABLE NOW

18 Jul 201822 Aug 2018
Do you have a passion for helping people?  Join the American Red Cross AmeriCorps team this year as it serves Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties!  We are looking for…
Blood Services

ALERT: Patients who rely on blood and platelet transfusions need your help now!

11 Jul 201818 Jul 2018
What: The American Red Cross is facing an emergency blood shortage and has issued an urgent call for individuals all blood types to give now. Why: After blood donations slowed…
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Local Resident on Both Sides of Disaster Response

7 Jul 20186 Aug 2018
Paul Tetrault lives in the Forest Falls community of the San Bernardino Mountains. As a member of the Mill Creek Canyon Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) he undertands the danger…
Fund Development…

Red Cross “ERV & Serve” Recognizes Local Donors

5 Jul 201813 Jul 2018
The American Red Cross Desert to the Sea region is taking an innovative approach to recognize local organizations for their unprecedented action and philanthropy during the major disasters of 2017. …

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