Multiple atmospheric rivers impacted California last winter and spring, with severe weather that upended lives. Over 1,200 Red Cross workers supported safe refuge for displaced families, delivered vital supplies, financial assistance and more.

People wanting to make a lifesaving difference in the Bay Area now have the chance to donate blood or platelets at a new Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center opening Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 5450 College Avenue in Oakland.

The 2023 Gala event was an unprecedented success, raising more than $1M for Red Cross services, including disaster relief during Fund the Mission. Now in its 29th year, the Gala returns at San Francisco’s Pier 27, featuring sweeping waterfront views.

Back again this year, the Bay Area Chapter of the Red Cross again marched in San Francisco's iconic PRIDE parade, among one of the largest and longest-running in the country. Decorated ERVs and volunteers marched down Market Street on June 25.

New this year, the Silicon Valley Chapter participated in another local stalwart PRIDE event, the Silicon Valley PRIDE Festival. Alongside multiple other booths showcasing diversity, the Red Cross booth shared info about our services to attendees.

Our region's #SoundTheAlarm was a smashing success! 1,294 free smoke alarms installed, 462 homes made safer - thanks to our volunteers, local fire depts, sponsors and partners. Learn more at SoundTheAlarm.org/NCCR

Regional CEO Hanna Malak recaps a very busy and successful fiscal year (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023), including multiple disaster responses, lifesaving awards and carrying our mission into our communities.

Steve Bruemmer hadn't given much thought to donating blood - until he needed more than 30 units following a near-fatal shark bite. Now a regular blood donor, Steve reflects on the many people, both in-person and the anonymous blood donors, who saved him.

Each year, more than 120 students from across the Bay Area gather for a transformative experience. The Red Cross Leadership Development Center, a four-day conference, empowers students with leadership skills, disaster preparedness, and more.

In a world where conflict often divide families and disasters can tear loved ones apart, Ola Alani stands as a beacon of hope. As a Restoring Family Links volunteer, Ola’s story is one of resilience, determination, and the pursuit of a childhood dream.

The Central Coast Chapter opened its time capsule, which showed memorabilia, some dated from the 1920s. While the contents of this time capsule showed how far the American Red Cross has come, the one thing that hasn't changed is the impact on our communit.

Maurice Edan Jordan passed away on June 29, 2019 due to complications from sickle cell anemia. A blood drive was hosted by Edan's sister, Red Cross Board Member Nichole Jordan, in honor of Edan to give the community to donate blood in his memory.