Travis Air Show attendees learning hands-only CPR.
Photo by Samar Salma/American Red Cross
Spanning the summit of Mount Tamalpais to the bucolic wine country to Travis Air Force Base, the North Bay Chapter provides relief to those impacted by disasters and empowers its residents to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies.
A volunteer network of more than 500 youth, adults and seniors combined with community partnerships, local government and donors ensure the Red Cross will always be there whenever needed.
The Red Cross is here for you. Please call us 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) - 24 hours a day.
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).
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.
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.
The best way to provide immediate relief to your neighbors facing emergency situations is through a monetary donation.
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.
The Red Cross actively supports fundraising on many popular platforms - whether you use Facebook, Instagram, or prefer to live stream, we have the resources to get you started!
Vincent Valenzuela
Vincent Valenzuela’s journey with the Red Cross began in 2018 as a Disaster Program Manager for Solano and Marin Counties. In this role, he successfully built strong internal connections with the volunteer base while also establishing partnerships throughout the community, working closely with the local Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) in the North Bay Chapter. He has supported the Red Cross mission with multiple local and national disaster deployments to hurricanes, wildfires, floods and home fires.
Vincent has over 20 years of non-profit experience and is dedicated to supporting communities, families and building connections. In his new role as Chapter CEO, Vincent will work to bridge our Red Cross leadership to the volunteers carrying out the mission on a daily basis, facilitating the free flow of information and sharing of ideas. He will also focus on developing even stronger connections with our donors and recruiting partners and board member prospects.
A North Bay resident, Vincent enjoys adding to his vinyl record collection, cheering for Bay Area sports teams, and spending time with family and friends.
Every year, our region honors volunteers who best exemplify the spirit of volunteerism with the prestigious, “Volunteer of the Year Award”. These awardees are exceptional individuals who have made significant contributions over the past calendar year, serving in multiple roles and across various lines of service.Meet our Volunteers of the Year from across the region.
Continue ReadingThe American Red Cross, along with local partners, installed 1,236 smoke alarms in the Northern California Coastal Region in April. Sound The Alarm is part of the national Red Cross Home Fire Campaign, which has saved over 2,000 lives since 2014.
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