"The Myth of the National Organization" by Grace McIntosh, Executive Director
As you probably already know, the American Red Cross San Luis Obispo Chapter (ARCSLO) is part of the National American Red Cross – a world wide humanitarian organization. But what does that really mean? For those in need it means that the emergency and disaster services delivered to them bring the full force of an entire network of a world wide organization; manpower, funding, food; whatever is needed wherever it’s needed. Read
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Generous Donors Allow Red Cross to Respond Swiftly and Effectively to California Wildfires When the wildfires struck, the Red Cross opened 26 shelters in Southern California, providing a safe place to stay for approximately 6,000 evacuees at the peak of the fires. Some 5,000 Red Cross disaster relief workers — more than 90 percent of them volunteers from all 50 states – rushed to ensure that survivors had shelter, food, and comfort. Read more
Wildfire...Are You Prepared ?
Stop by the chapter for a free brochure on wildfire safety or click on the link below to download and read this important information. Read more
ARCSLO receives funding to develop a specialized training program for disaster volunteers! Volunteers are the backbone of the American Red Cross. At ARCSLO volunteers respond to single-home fires, provide First Aid/CPR training and teach disaster preparedness to the community. Read more
American Red Cross Youth Club Named Volunteer Program of the Year The American Red Cross Youth Club of Arroyo Grande was honored as the “Youth Volunteer Program of the Year” by the San Luis Obispo County Prevention Alliance. Club members received the award at their 9th Annual Awards dinner held on August 16th. Read more
As you probably already know
