American Red Cross North Florida Region

Minutes after receiving an emergency call, more than 100 firefighters and a dozen fire trucks arrived at the Jacksonville Heights Apartments. Flames could be seen coming through the roof of the 12-unit building. As the building was being cleared, residents made panicked phone calls to reassure loved ones, while a makeshift reception center was being … Continue reading Making a difference one family at a time

Richard W. Sutton recalls that on his first DAT call he went to a wrong address and had second thoughts about proceeding with service calls following the event. He credits his mentor for encouraging him to continue on. Five hundred and forty-nine calls later, on January 31st, 2021, Sutton attended a fire call to assist … Continue reading Volunteer Celebrates 550th Response

Normal days in a recent deployment were long and difficult, but “it was all worth it,” recalls American Red Cross volunteer, Robert Beringer. “It felt great to know that we’re helping people who helped our military – at great personal risk – realizing that these fortunate few, and their families, would finally have the opportunity … Continue reading I will never forget their faces

Wayland Patterson, an Air Force Veteran of 22 years, has been a loyal Red Cross volunteer since 2008. “I view the Red Cross as an essential organization…that binds all the members of society across tough times.” Wayland received help from the Red Cross himself when hurricane Michael wreaked havoc on his home. Two trees and … Continue reading Stronger communities – thanks to volunteers