Kern County & Eastern Sierra

Kern County & Eastern Sierra Chapter

The American Red Cross has been serving Kern, Mono and Inyo counties since 1917, bringing hope and comfort to families every day. Red Cross volunteers turn compassion into action through a diverse array of programs and services. Whether it’s a single house fire or global conflict, we respond with food, shelter, and hope. Last year hundreds of families in Kern County and the Eastern Sierra were assisted by local Red Cross volunteers delivering core mission services to youth, adults, senior citizens, local businesses, and organizations.

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5035 Gilmore Ave

Bakersfield, CA 93308

Phone: 1-661-324-6427

Board Members

Chair, Carolyn Forster, Retired

Vice Chair, Isabel C. Bravo, Tasteful Selections

Ashley Bonnoitt, Chevron

Norma Dunn, Mission Community Services Corporation's Women's Business Center

Jeremy Kosick, California City Fire Department

Mitchall Patel, Kern Behavioral Health & Recovery Services

Noor Qwfan, The Wonderful Company

Michael Trihey, KGET Channel 17

Do You Need Assistance?

Have you been affected by a home fire or other disaster?

The Red Cross is here for you. Please call us 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) - 24 hours a day.

Visit our Get Help page for additional resources.

Do you need information about giving blood, or would you like to set up a blood drive?

Information on blood drives, blood donation appointments as well as your personal blood donor account can be found on our Red Cross Blood website (click the link below). You may also call us 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Visit the Red Cross Blood Website

Are you a member of the military and need assistance?

We provide help for members of the military, veterans and their families to prepare for, cope with and respond to the challenges of military service. Call 1-877-272-7337 (24 hours a day) or click below to learn more.

Learn about military assistance

Would you like to learn lifesaving skills, become a lifeguard, or learn to swim?

The Red Cross offers classes in: CPR, first aid, lifeguarding, learn to swim, water safety and more. Click below to learn more.

For questions about classes or certification cards you may also call: 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Explore Red Cross classes

Donate

The best way to provide immediate relief to your neighbors facing emergency situations is through a monetary donation.

Donate

Volunteer

The humanitarian work that we do at American Red Cross would not be possible without our volunteers. Your time and talent can make a real difference.

Volunteer

Start an Online Fundraiser

Host a charity stream by playing your favorite video games, or be creative and start your own fundraiser.

Create a Fundraiser

Play Games and Fundraise

American Red Cross Central California Region

Kern County & Eastern Sierra