The power of the American Red Cross relies on your generous donations and the tireless efforts of our volunteers, employees, board members and community partners — dedicated people who will continue to make a difference for thousands of lives in 2025 and beyond. As we close out 2024, we wish you a safe and healthy holiday season, and invite you to review some of our region's proudest and most memorable moments.
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After the holidays, 9-year-old Maddy got together with her third-grade class to collect stuffed animals to donate to children who lost their toys due to homefires.
Our Services to the Armed Forces team stepped in to assist a disabled veteran in relocating his personal belongings to his permanent residence. Our team partnered with the PTSD Foundation of America in San Antonio to help the veteran.
The Central Texas Chapter partners with Austin Pets Alive! to help pet owners affected by natural disasters. APA! will provide temporary pet housing, the cost of medical bills, food/supplies, and other pet-related needs.
Our National Sound the Alarm events in Laredo and Waco were hugely successful! Over 652 smoke alarms were installed, making 215 homes safer.
Our Central and South Texas region celebrated Red Cross Month with multiple counties proclaiming March as Red Cross Month.
Susan Ingraham was given a Lifesaving Award by the board members of the Greater San Antonio Chapter after saving a 3-year-old and a 4-year-old from drowning.
The Central and South Texas region proudly celebrated our incredible volunteers with recognition events across the region.
Our disaster teams responded to the aftermath of a tornado in Temple, Texas. Working with community partners, emergency management, and officials, our teams opened a shelter location and supported communities affected with relief and supplies.
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In July, the staff members from the Central and South Texas region traveled to Houston to assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.
Our West Texas Chapter hosted a series of blood drives in El Paso to help save lives.
The Hays County Community Adaptation Program (CAP) team has officially launched in our region! We kicked off our first pop-up community listening session at the VFW Post and had an amazing time.
The Services to the Armed Forces team in the Hill Country gifted a brand-new golf cart to the Kerrville VA Medical Center.
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As you consider local charities to donate to this holiday, we hope you'll choose the American Red Cross for your year end giving.
