Read more about the Team Firestopper event in West Sacramento here – Team Fire Stopper West Sacramento Safety Seminar (Part 2).
Team Fire Stopper West Sacramento Safety Seminar (Part 2)
Red Cross Supporting Cooling Centers Throughout the Region
Several counties in the Capital Region have requested Red Cross support as they open cooling centers to provide area residents with shelter from the current heatwave. Record-setting temperatures are creating the potential for health emergencies if people are not careful. Stay tuned to the blog for updates as additional centers open. Also check out this list of local Offices of Emergency Services for local updates and of course see the Red Cross resources available to help you beat the heat. Continue reading Red Cross Supporting Cooling Centers Throughout the Region
2013 Annual Meeting
On Tuesday, June 18, the Capital Region Chapter held its annual meeting at the Old Sugar Mill in Clarksburg, California. It was a time to share in the stories and successes of the past year, as well as an opportunity to look ahead to another exciting year in the Capital Region. Continue reading 2013 Annual Meeting
Team Fire Stopper West Sacramento Community Canvass (Part 1)
Read more about this great piece of community outreach here – Team Fire Stopper West Sacramento Community Canvass (Part 1).
Red Cross Recognizes Heroes of Stanislaus and Tuolumne Counties
Despite what the movies may tell us, our heroes don’t wear funny costumes or work out of secret high tech caves. They don’t have secret identities. However, many heroes may display super powers when they must. And sometimes they may have trusty sidekicks backing them up in times of need. Continue reading Red Cross Recognizes Heroes of Stanislaus and Tuolumne Counties
Prayer Canvas for Boston Bombing Victims Visits Sacramento
On Friday, June 7, 2013, the Prayer Canvas – a collection of messages and well wishes for those impacted by the recent bombings at the Boston Marathon – stopped by the steps of the State Capitol in Sacramento. The canvas offered Sacramento the chance to extend their sympathies and messages of hope to the city of Boston. Continue reading Prayer Canvas for Boston Bombing Victims Visits Sacramento
Capital Region Volunteers Help Out Oklahoma
The tornado hit Moore, Oklahoma on Monday, May 20. On Tuesday, May 21, Capital Region volunteer Cynthia Olson was on a plane heading into the heart of the devastation to comfort those that had lost everything in an instant.
For the next 10 days, Cynthia would travel the impacted areas as part of a Red Cross Spiritual Care Team, providing a helping hand to those in need. Whether offering a shoulder to cry on, an ear to listen, or simply offering a hug, Cynthia and her team found ways to bring hope to neighborhoods that had been literally blown off the map. Continue reading Capital Region Volunteers Help Out Oklahoma
Rockin’ Rides II – Circle K and Riff Raff Car Club Team to Support Red Cross
The only thing hotter than the outside temperatures were some of the cars and motorcycles that showed up at the second annual Rockin’ Rides Old School Car and Custom Bike Show.
On Sunday, June 2, 2013, Circle K West joined with Riff Raff Car Club to once again bring Rockin’ Rides to Sacramento. Classic car and bike aficionados from around the region descended on Sacramento’s Hemlock Square for a day of fun in the sun with some truly awesome rides, great music, and plenty of food. Continue reading Rockin’ Rides II – Circle K and Riff Raff Car Club Team to Support Red Cross
The Aha Moment Tour Visits Sacramento
It’s a moment of clarity, a defining moment where you gain real wisdom – wisdom you can use to change your life. Whether big or small, funny or sad, they can be surprising and inspiring. Each one is unique, deeply personal, and we think, worth sharing.
These are Aha Moments, an idea brought to Sacramento by the Mutual of Omaha as part of the Aha Moment Tour 2013. During their recent Sacramento visit – the first stop of a nationwide tour – the Aha Moment team was kind enough to invite a few Capital Region Red Cross volunteers in to share their own special moments. Continue reading The Aha Moment Tour Visits Sacramento
Capital Region and KCRA 3 Team Up for Oklahoma Tornado Relief Telethon
By Carla Brown, Red Cross Volunteer, Stockton
On Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in the wake of the devastating tornado that roared through Moore, Oklahoma, the American Red Cross Capital Region Chapter partnered with KCRA 3 Sacramento to host a fundraising telethon to support the disaster relief efforts. Volunteers from the Red Cross and several local organizations – PG & E, Grainger, Vision Service Plan, Servpro, Cal EMA, and more – answered calls from viewers looking to get involved and help Oklahomans get back on their feet. And for 14 hours – from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm – the phone calls and donations poured in. Continue reading Capital Region and KCRA 3 Team Up for Oklahoma Tornado Relief Telethon
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