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News Release

Red Cross emergency blood shortage

The Red Cross has a blood drive scheduled in Hollister on Nov. 18 from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1670 Cienega Road. 

December 17, 2019. Louisville, Kentucky. Hero Care Call Center. Photo by Bill Wine/American Red Cross

News Release

Red Cross Receives Community Impact Grant

The $10,000 grant will assist the Red Cross in rolling out a new software platform called RC Care to increase efficiency in services delivered in response to disasters big and small.

Red Cross volunteer Robyn Cohen at St. Francis Retreat. Photo by Noe Magaña.

News Release

140th anniversary of the American Red Cross: Call for volunteers

Several volunteer opportunities are available.

Red Cross volunteer Robyn Cohen at St. Francis Retreat. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Police / Fire

Red Cross volunteers have short stay at St. Francis Retreat

Members deployed to provide shelter, food and medical services to those affected by regional wildfires.

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Nonprofits

Fifth annual Red Cross Farm to Table dinner raises $270,000

Money to go toward disaster preparedness, response and recovery.

A Red Cross volunteer installs a smoke alarm. Photo provided.

News

Red Cross to offer free smoke alarm installation

On April 27, local Red Cross volunteers are expected to partner with Hollister Fire Department personnel and Seaside High School students to install free smoke alarms in Hollister and Tres Pinos.

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Nonprofits

Local fire groups to hold town hall on wildfire preparation

April 4 session covers prevention and response in hazard zones of San Benito County.

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Health

Central Coast Red Cross to honor key feeding partner at annual farm to table dinner

World Central Kitchen's disaster-response support will be celebrated as part of an important fundraising event on June 2 at Carmel Valley Ranch.

Some of the booths set up at the Nov. 17 Community Health Fair in San Juan Bautista. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Health

Health fair introduces area services to San Juan Bautista residents

Ten organizations offer information and resources.

File Photo

VIDEO: National Night Out 2018

Footage from the annual event highlights local law enforcement and fire protection.

Volunteers from the Central Coast Chapter are among the Red Cross responders who have established a number of shelters in Lake and Mendocino Counties because of the recent wildfires there. Jordan Innes, 8, pictured, is glad that he can be with his pet while he is staying in one of the shelters. Photo courtesy of Virginia Becker.

Nonprofits

American Red Cross Central Coast elects new officers, welcomes new board members

The Board of Directors of the American Red Cross of the Central Coast will be led by a number of new officers during the 2018-19 year. The board has also welcomed two new members.

Photo of smoke-alarm installer; photo of home fire

Nonprofits

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

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

Nonprofits

Disaster-response trailer stolen from Red Cross facility

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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Nonprofits

Hollister Gives Back

Hollister Gives Back (HGB) is a community based group that recognizes the power of people to help bring peace and joy to our community members by giving

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Nonprofits

Free Phone Apps from the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross has free apps for smart phones and tablets, including First Aid and Earthquake.

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