Red Cross Northern California Coastal Region

A perfect day for a patio barbecue! ☀️ The Santa Clara Disaster Cycle Services team enjoyed their monthly all-hands potluck last week, filled with great food, great conversations, and special guests from the San Jose Fire Department. 🚒 All photos here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCYZBi

"When I first attended Leadership Development Center (LDC) as a delegate last summer, I thought it would simply be a one-time, four-day camp experience in the middle of nowhere surrounded by people I didn’t know." Read Mayte's reflection here: rdcrss.org/4fv23ZT

Emergency blood shortage: The Red Cross blood supply fell nearly 25% in June. Blood donors — especially those with types O+ & B- blood — and platelet donors are urgently needed to help ensure lifesaving medical care isn't delayed for patients. Book now: rcblood.org/donate

We recently had the opportunity to meet with the San Francisco Fire Credit Union to explore ways we can partner to strengthen community mobilization and expand our collective impact. Conversations like these are where meaningful partnerships begin! 🤝

Mac Bala of San Jose & Andrew Rosenberg of SF are currently in Guam supporting disaster relief efforts in response to Typhoon Bavi. Barring weather conditions, they plan to go out with the “recon” teams to canvas neighborhoods and document disaster status to assess needs.

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Help make a difference with the Red Cross and @LooneyTunes. Come to give blood or platelets by July 12 to receive an iconic Red Cross x Looney Tunes™ T‑shirt, while they last. Book today: rcblood.org/4dniS87

Last month, our Tiffany Circle members had the opportunity to take a hands-on adult and pediatric CPR course with Red Cross staff at our San Francisco office! You can check out the rest of the photos at our Flickr page: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCX1B8

Where's Pedro the Penguin? Oh, there he is! It looks like he's teaching the young students of Treasure Island teaching how to be prepared for emergencies and grabbed himself a snack on the way out. Where do you think he might go next?

We want to thank Board Member Feras Alhlou for leading our 6th Silicon Valley Red Talk, talking about his philosophy of 'Work Hard, Play Hard, and Give Back'. As an aside, Feras also gave blood right before the talk, which put him to 15 gallons of donated blood over his lifetime!

After deploying to Saipan to respond to Super Typhoon Sinlaku in April, Gale Carli from San Mateo County is once again deploying back to respond to Super Typhoon Bavi. Read about Gale's previous deployment to Saipan, article now published on our blog: rdcrss.org/4eQpI6L

Join the squad of everyday heroes with the American Red Cross and Looney Tunes™. Get a classic Red Cross x Looney Tunes T-shirt, while they last, when you come to give blood or platelets June 29-July 12. Make an appointment today: rcblood.org/4dniS87

We hope everyone had a safe and spectacular 4th of July celebration with loved ones! So proud to share that we were at the annual City of Alameda 4th of July parade with members of our City of Alameda High School Red Cross Clubs. Go Red Cross youth!

Join the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary with the Red Cross and @LooneyTunes. Come to give blood or platelets by July 12 and receive an iconic Red Cross x Looney Tunes™ T‑shirt, while they last. Book your spot: rcblood.org/4dniS87

The American Red Cross Northern California Coastal Region wishes the United States of America a joyous and safe 250th birthday! 🇺🇸 🌭 🎇

Don't start a wildfire this July 4th 🎇 A stray spark on dry grass or leaves can lead to a wildfire 🔥

"A core mission of the American Red Cross is to provide humanitarian support to military members and their families and for the past two years, the Red Cross has partnered with Fisher House as a resource for veteran families during health crises." Read: rdcrss.org/4ge44KR

If you're going on a camping trip this summer like our youth at this year's Leadership Development Center (LDC), make safety part of your adventure. Downloading the Red Cross First Aid app can help you be prepared if an emergency happens ⛺ 📸 More photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCXyWV

The world's biggest tournament reminds us that every great team is built by people who show up for one another. Volunteer with the American Red Cross to make an impact in your community, on and off the field! ⚽️💪🙌 Join today at rdcrss.org/4y1TXPH

Raise your hand if you were at the NCCR Disaster Academy 2026 this past weekend! 🙋 The Academy is a 3‑day, in-person training experience at Santa Clara University designed to build confidence, capability & connection 🆘 📸 Photos at our Flickr page: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCY5Mi

Just last week, nearly 100 teenagers & young adults attended our annual Leadership Development Center (LDC), a four-day overnight summer camp in the beautiful San Mateo mountains. Photos here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCXyWV