American Red Cross, Author at BenitoLink

Photo of 4 Red Cross volunteers who responded.

An early morning fire on April 14 at a residence in the city of Hollister prompted a response from the city's Fire Department, an assist from CalFire personnel, and support from the American Red Cross.

Photo of smoke-alarm installer; photo of home fire

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Red Cross seeks volunteers to help install smoke alarms during Sound the Alarm events in Central Coast

Published 04/16/2018
American Red Cross

The Central Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross is seeking people to volunteer their time at one or more of its local Sound the Alarm home fire safety and smoke alarm installation events planned for this spring.

Photo of a Red Cross trailer like the one that was stolen. Photo courtesy of Red Cross

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Disaster-response trailer stolen from Red Cross facility

Published 03/22/2018
American Red Cross

A disaster-response trailer has been stolen from the American Red Cross's Santa Cruz facility. The trailer was stocked with cots, blankets, and other emergency supplies used during Red Cross responses in San Benito, Monterey, and Santa Cruz Counties.

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Nominations open for 2018 Red Cross Central Coast Heroes Breakfast

Published 01/25/2018
American Red Cross

The American Red Cross is currently seeking nominations for its 2018 Heroes Breakfast, which recognizes members of the communities of San Benito, Monterey, and Santa Cruz counties whose actions are defined by courage, dedication, and character.

Photo of Red Cross Central Coast emergency response vehicles leaving the Santa Cruz office to respond to a disaster call.

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Insurance Company’s gift supports local Red Cross disaster-response

Published 01/12/2018
American Red Cross

A Monterey-based insurance carrier is giving $70,000 to the American Red Cross of the Central Coast. The gift is enabling the chapter to purchase a disaster-response vehicle that will primarily be used in San Benito and other local counties.

Photo of the dinner's three chefs and the event host.

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Tri-County Red Cross farm to table dinner raises $240,000

Published 12/16/2017
American Red Cross

Nearly 350 community members from across the Central Coast celebrated the impact of the American Red Cross at the local chapter's fourth annual Farm to Table Dinner. The recent event raised $240,000 for vital Red Cross programs and services.