The Central California Region exists to provide compassionate care to those in need. Our generous donors, volunteers and employees are part of a nationwide network committed to preventing and relieving suffering here at home, across the country and around the world.
The Red Cross empowers ordinary people to perform extraordinary acts in emergency situations. We train. We mobilize. We connect donors and volunteers to those in urgent need of a helping hand. Whether it’s a wildfire or a home fire, a call for blood, or a call from a service member or military family in need, the Red Cross is there.
We provide food and shelter in emergencies, assist members of our armed forces, veterans and their families, teach lifesaving skills to ensure our communities are prepared to respond to emergencies, and so much more. All Red Cross assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people.
As reflected in the Red Cross mission, the Central California Region seeks to help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to natural and human-caused disasters through the immediate mobilization of people and resources and the provision of community, workplace, and school-based training.
Beyond disaster relief, the Region delivers Community-Disaster Education, First Aid/CPR, and other types of life-saving health & safety training to thousands of people across our region to help people prevent, prepare, and respond to emergencies.
This training targets underprivileged youth and families living in disaster-prone neighborhoods and/or at-risk for negative health outcomes.
The Red Cross is also the Congressionally-mandated agent of communication between every person serving in the United States Military and their family members.
If you have experienced a home fire or other emergency and need immediate assistance, please call [1-800-RED-CROSS, 1-800-733-276.
For information on CPR/First Aid or similar training, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS, (1-800-733-2767).
If you need to initiate an emergency communication message for a member of the military please call 1-877-272-7337
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When a military family experiences an emergency, the American Red Cross is there to help 24 hours a day, 365 days a year through our Hero Care Network. For assistance, call (877) 272-7337, download the free Hero Care app (text GETHEROCARE to 90999), or visit us online at redcross.org/HeroCareNetwork.
The local Red Cross provides a variety of free education presentations, including Be Red Cross Ready, Ready Rating, and Pillowcase Project presentations. To learn more or request a presentation, please click here or email PrepareCentralCal@redcross.org.
Inquiries about CPR, first aid and other safety courses, registration and certification:
Course Schedule (by area)
1-800-RED-CROSS,1-800-733-2767, or support@redcrosstraining.org.
Corporate Partnerships
To learn how a corporation can partner with the Red Cross, email robert.schumann@redcross.org
Fundraising Events
Inquiries about organizing a fundraising event for the Red Cross, email cencalevents@redcross.org
Financial Donations
Inquiries about local chapter donations and different ways to donate to the Red Cross:
Donate online
Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
By mail:
836 Calle Plano, Camarillo, CA 93012
Please make checks payable to the American Red Cross.
24-Hour Media Line
For all media inquiries, disaster-related or otherwise, please call (559) 513-1656 to speak with a public affairs representative, or email ccr.publicaffairs@redcross.org.
Marketing and Branding Inquiries
Questions regarding publications, logo/graphics, brand standards and requests, public service campaigns, media partnerships and advertising, email ccr.publicaffairs@redcross.org.
If you are interested in volunteering with us, click here or email volunteer.centralca@redcross.org
For inquiries about blood donation and blood drives:
1-800-RED-CROSS,1-800-733-2767 or www.redcrossblood.org
Download the FREE Red Cross Blood App
Each chapter within the Central California Region also has a volunteer Board of Directors which ensures that the chapter is meeting the needs of their communities and acting as an effective and efficient steward of our donors’ contributions. This group develops the vision for each chapter and determines the policies that guide decisions.
A regional leadership team as well as chapter management staff members are responsible for ensuring that all individuals have access to quality Red Cross services and programs that adhere to our mission of preventing and alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
The Central California Region also mobilizes local volunteers and resources to help respond to disasters nationwide and globally.
Last year, our region:
Cathy LaFleur
Interim Regional Chief Executive Officer
Dana Regier
Chief Operating Officer
Lori Wilson
Executive Director (Central Valley)
Hector Vazquez
Executive Director (Kern County and Eastern Sierra)
Mat Garcia
Regional Volunteer Services Officer
Siana-Lea Gildard
Regional Chief Development Officer
Tony Benedetti
Regional Disaster Officer
Jose Molina
Service to the Armed Forces/International Services Manager
Taylor Poisall
Regional Communications Director
