Blood collector David Nettles has dedicated more than 20 years to the Red Cross blood program, advancing operations support to collecting lifesaving donations. His compassion, skill and commitment help ensure a positive donor experience.

To honor the one-year anniversary of the LA fires, 40+ Red Cross employees, volunteers, board members and Tiffany Circle members served the community, preparing food at the LA Regional Food Bank and assembling emergency kits at the Red Cross warehouse.

The 21st Annual Hometown Heroes Awards Luncheon honored 20 everyday heroes whose quick actions, courage and compassion helped save lives in critical moments, bringing the LA community together to celebrate the power of helping others.

Volunteers at the nation’s busiest Military Entrance Processing Station in El Segundo support about 12,000 new service members each year, providing guidance, emergency service information and connections to military family support from day one.

At the Red Cross blood component manufacturing facility in Pomona, donations from California and Arizona are processed 24/7. The largest operation in the Red Cross network produces more than 1 million blood components annually for patients.

Since joining the Red Cross as a youth volunteer, Daniel Morales has supported preparedness education, community outreach and service. In 2025, he served as director of the Youth Leadership Development Camp, helping prepare future Red Cross leaders.

Through his bilingual skills and commitment to service, volunteer Rigo Aguilera helped connect Spanish-speaking communities with Red Cross support, offering guidance, resources and comfort while making a meaningful impact on those he served.

Volunteers brought emergency planning and home fire safety education to communities impacted by the LA fires, installing free smoke alarms and training older adults to build confidence, strengthen resilience and prepare for future disasters.

Service to the Armed Forces volunteers led a program that brought yoga, breathing and relaxation techniques to service members and military families. The initiative helped participants manage stress, build resilience, and support overall wellness. 

Our partnership with the LA Rams inspired donors to come out and give 190 units of blood, enough to help save up to 570 lives. The event highlighted the power of community support while strengthening the blood supply for patients in need.

The LA Region convened more than 60 nonprofit, government and community organizations for a Disaster Response and Recovery Summit, strengthening coordination, improving disaster response and advancing long-term recovery through training and collaboration.

For 78 years, Red Cross Leadership Development Camp has helped youth volunteers build leadership, preparedness and career-readiness skills. Run by volunteers and camp alumni, the program builds confidence, life skills and future community leaders.