No matter what you’re celebrating this holiday season, stay safe with these tips to prevent home fires. 🎄

On December 8, 2024, a fire broke out in the Bennett family's Oceanside home. Thanks to our free smoke alarm installation program, the Bennett family had smoke alarms & a home fire escape plan that helped save their lives. Read stories from 2025 & #GiveWithMeaning at https://rdcrss.org/3EYoW5V.

Join us for a Light the World Giving Machine kickoff event in Riverside with our partners at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. at the Galleria at Tyler in the Macy’s concourse. We hope to see you there! rdcrss.org/3uNu75G

This year our Service to the Armed Forces team delivered Hug-a-Hero Dolls to military families in SoCal—helping kids keep their parent near during deployments and training. Follow the link to read more about this and other stories from 2025: rdcrss.org/3EYoW5V #GiveWithMeaning

This Thanksgiving we are grateful for our volunteers, donors & partners for bringing our mission to life every day. We appreciate your commitment to preventing & alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies. ❤️

Keep your family safe this Thanksgiving with this important tip!

When David was critically injured, 36 units of donated blood saved his life. Five months later, he and his dad hosted a blood drive to help other patients in need—and David even donated. Learn how you can #GiveWithMeaning this holiday season: https://rdcrss.org/3EYoW5V

Celebrating Youth Leadership! 🌟 Ashley, Evonne & Ian were honored for their amazing work with the GLOW Red Youth Leadership Camp—empowering teens to lead & connect. Read their inspiring story and learn how you can #GiveWithMeaning at redcross.org/socalholiday

In February, Heather and Brendan helped save the life of Kevin, Heather's husband, when he experienced a seizure while driving. For their heroic actions, we recognized them with a Lifesaving Award. Read more stories from 2025 & #GiveWithMeaning at https://rdcrss.org/3EYoW5V.

The evacuation shelter at Simpson Elementary (1050 S. Lilac Ave., Rialto) closes Sun. 7 PM. Mon–Tue (7 AM–7 PM), a Resource Center will open at the same site with meals, health services, mental health support & recovery assistance. Need help? Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcross.org/get-help.

Red Cross volunteers are providing shelter, meals, health services, and recovery support to those displaced by the Rialto apartment complex fire. Thank you to our volunteers and partners for delivering care and comfort. Those impacted in need of assistance can call 1-800-RED CROSS.

Looking back on 2025 with gratitude! Thank you to Jack and Jill of America, Inc. for hosting a blood drive to raise awareness about sickle cell disease and improve health outcomes. Read more stories & #GiveWithMeaning: https://rdcrss.org/3EYoW5V

When the Los Angeles wildfires broke out in January, volunteers from our SoCal Region deployed to support those in need, including Orange County volunteer, Octavio Gonzalez. Learn more about our work in 2025 & #GiveWithMeaning at https://rdcrss.org/3EYoW5V.

Paws with purpose: This year, K9 teams with our Animal Visitation Program provided comfort and smiles to service members throughout Southern California. Follow the link to read more about this and other stories from 2025 and #GiveWithMeaning: rdcrss.org/3EYoW5V

We’re still feeling the excitement! Huge thanks to San Diego State University, CBS 8 San Diego, Chopper the Biker Dog & all of the amazing donors who made the 9th Annual Aztecs for Life Blood Drive a success! 344 units = hundreds of lives saved. ❤️

We recently teamed up with OC Fire Authority for free Wildfire Safety Visits in Tustin! During these visits, our teams discussed wildfire safety information with residents and provided free preparedness resources. Thanks to our volunteers for making 54 homes safer and serving 151 residents.

Working smoke alarms can cut the risk of dying in a home fire by half. That’s why we team up with community partners year around to install free smoke alarms and provide home fire safety information in the community. Support our work & #GiveWithMeaning: https://rdcrss.org/3EYoW5V.

Our Tiffany Circle members recently helped spread holiday cheer at the La Costa Oaks Clubhouse. They welcomed 22 Red Cross supporters who wrote over 200 heartfelt cards that will be distributed to military community members near and far, including to service members overseas this holiday season! 🎄

We’re eating this new merch up! Come give blood Nov. 17-Dec. 7 and score a classic pair of Red Cross x PAC-MAN socks AND a custom Red Cross x PAC-MAN GASHAPON® – a limited one-of-a-kind collectible capsule toy, both while supplies last. Hurry, book now: https://rcblood.org/3IHwtdX

In response to the storms in SoCal, the Red Cross has opened a shelter at Foothill Ranch Library (27002 Cabriole, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610). Please follow the instructions of local authorities and be ready to evacuate if necessary.

According to the National Weather Service, a storm is heading towards SoCal. Check out these tips to get prepared⤵️

Our volunteers and community partners installed 162 smoke alarms for 122 Yucca Valley residents at a recent Sound the Alarm event!⛑️🚨

Thank you to CBS8 for having us on to speak about the 9th Annual Aztecs for Life Blood Drive with SDSU on Nov. 13, from 9am-6pm. Your donation can help treat cancer patients, trauma victims, surgery patients, and others in critical need of blood transfusions. https://rdcrss.org/4hSTR5g

When SgtMaj Dan Beighley retired after 26 years in the Marine Corps, his mission to serve didn’t stop. Today, he leads our local Service to the Armed Forces team. “Service is a lifelong commitment," he says. Learn more about his story here: rdcrss.org/4qUYnEt #VeteransDay

Meet the heroes! Qualcomm has supported the Red Cross for 30+ years with over $3.5M in donations. Recent efforts include disaster relief support, employee-driven giving, volunteering and blood drives. We recently honored them with the Corporate Hero Award at the Real Heroes Awards. 👏

This fall the Red Cross is urging donors to make & keep donation appointments to help ensure patients keep receiving critical medical care. Type O donors & platelet donors are especially needed. Please sign up to help: rcblood.org/appt

Our Service to the Armed Forces team recently visited Marine Air Control Group 38 alongside our incredible partners from Crisis Response Canines as part of the American Red Cross Animal Visitation Program. Together, we brought a little comfort & canine cheer to Marines across the command! 🐶 🐾

On April 17, 2024, Blake Baxter suffered cardiac arrest while surfing and was found floating in the water. Thanks to CPR compressions performed by his brother, Guy Baxter, he was miraculously revived after 20 minutes without a pulse. Learn more: https://rdcrss.org/4oWyGl3

This Saturday, we're teaming up with OC Fire Authority 🚒 for FREE Wildfire Safety Visits in Tustin. During these visits our team will discuss wildfire safety information, provide free preparedness resources, and more. Info: https://rdcrss.org/3V8ldut

During National Diabetes Awareness Month in November, the Red Cross is adding free A1C testing (prediabetes & diabetes screen) on successful blood donations. (1 result in 12-month period.) Empower your health: https://rcblood.org/3JliNFz

November is National Veterans and Military Families Month! This month, we honor the courage, sacrifice and resilience of our nation’s veterans and the families who stand beside them. 🇺🇸 Learn more about how we support veterans and military families at redcross.org/military.

Do you know someone in Riverside or San Bernardino Counties who goes above and beyond for their community? Nominate them to be recognized at our 2026 Inland Empire Heroes Awards! Nominations are due by December 17. For more information or to submit your nomination, visit redcross.org/IEHeroes.

Celebrate an extra hour of sleep with these 3️ steps⤵️ Learn more at SoundTheAlarm.org/SoCal.

Ensure your family has a safe Halloween with these three tips!🎃

Daylight saving time ends this Sunday, so make sure to turn your clocks back one hour and test your smoke alarms. If your smoke alarms don't work when you test them, visit SoundTheAlarm.org/SoCal and sign up for a free smoke alarm installation.

Red Cross volunteer Pam Cusack teamed up with Navy Chaplain Nicholas Suddath to share treats with patients and staff at the Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital in Twentynine Palms. You can join Pam and serve the military community as a Service to the Armed Forces volunteer! Learn more: rdcrss.org/3Wt8pyO

High temperatures, low humidity, and Santa Ana winds mean an increased wildfire risk. Prepare for wildfire threats & make sure you know what to do before you are called to evacuate.

Our Service to the Armed Forces team recently participated in a Veterans Stand Down event in the City of Rialto. In total, we provided emergency preparedness kits and hygiene kits for 120 veterans. We’re honored to support those who have served! 🇺🇸

Don't wrap up October without giving blood! Come to give blood or platelets Oct. 27-Nov. 16 and the Red Cross will send you $20 in e-gift cards. Plus, get a chance at a $5K gift card! Give blood & give more life. Book now: https://rcblood.org/3JliNFz (T&C; other entry)

Meet Michael, a platelet donation champion. With fewer than 1% of Americans donating, he’s nearing 100 donations in just 4 years. Honored with the 'Gift of Life' Award, his impact keeps growing. Learn more about Michael's story and platelet donation at https://rdcrss.org/4nzwi2Q

What’s a Power Red donation and how can it help save lives? In this inspiring interview, blood transfusion recipient Brian Boyle shares his personal story and explains why this type of donation is so important. https://rdcrss.org/47HDRQ3

We recently held a Sound the Alarm smoke alarm installation event in Escondido! Thanks to our volunteers and partners, 323 smoke alarms were installed, 321 residents were served, and 109 homes were made safer. 🚨👏

From drop to top! Buddy the Blood Drop filled in as CEO for the day. Check out how it went⤵️

Joe Gutierrez has been writing since age 7 - starting with a newspaper he wrote for his family! Now, he volunteers with the Red Cross, spotlighting amazing volunteers. We're proud to honor Joe as our Volunteer of the Month! Learn more: https://rdcrss.org/47nS8ju

Spread holiday cheer this season by sending messages of support and thanks to service members, veterans and military families through the Red Cross Holidays for Heroes program! Cards and banners are due no later than Friday, December 12. Follow the link for more info: rdcrss.org/47kXBHQ

Grab your ghouls & help save lives! The Red Cross is treating all those who come to give blood Oct. 20-Nov. 16 with a $10 e-gift card plus a chance at a $5K gift card. Book now: https://rcblood.org/3JliNFz (T&C; other entry)

Through Operation Holiday Cheer 2025, you can help deliver a touch of home to service members who will be spending this holiday season away from their loved ones! Follow the link for more information, including wish list items and how to coordinate delivery of donated items: rdcrss.org/4hglZPi

Join us today at 10:16 a.m. for the Great ShakeOut earthquake safety drill. Remember to drop, cover & hold on!

Cada tipo de sangre cuenta. Cada persona que dona brinda esperanza a alguien más. Haz tu cita con la Cruz Roja: RedCrossBlood.org/espanol Every blood type counts. Every person who donates brings hope to someone else. Make your appointment with the Red Cross: RedCrossBlood.org

Our Orange County team recently kicked off their Animal Visitation Program at the Veterans Stand Down in Orange County. They saw more than 100 veterans at the stand down event and it was clear that therapy dogs Winston and Cinder brought joy and smiles to many in attendance! 🐾