South Florida Red Cross

May is #WaterSafetyMonth and here in South Florida, water is a way of life. 🌊 Whether you’re a parent, swimmer, or simply enjoying the sunshine, being prepared makes all the difference! Sign up for a class or get involved today at redcross.org.

Would you know what to do in an emergency that involved your pet? 🐾 During #PetFirstAidAwarenessMonth, we are helping our community stay prepared. Be ready because your best friend is counting on you. ❤️ Learn more and get involved today at redcross.org

‼️ FIRE ALERT 🔥 Our Disaster Action Team volunteers have responded to a home fire that occurred on NW 3rd Dr., in Delray Beach. The team helped coordinate emergency aid to 3 people that were impacted by the fire. Visit redcross.org/sound-the-alarm to learn more.

Today is #PayItForwardDay and it serves as a reminder that small acts of kindness can create a ripple effect far beyond what we see. ❤️ Give back today by volunteering your time or making a donation at redcross.org. .

This #NationalVolunteerMonth, we’re honoring Jeff Wheatley for his 850+ hours with the Red Cross at the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center in Miami, where he creates moments of connection and comfort for fellow veterans. Volunteer with the Red Cross at redcross.org/sflvolunteer.

"Our work gives me an opportunity to continue where my heart is which is our active military. They sacrifice so much for us and this feels like a way of saying thank you." We are so happy to highlight Suzanne Hazelroth from our Broward County Chapter for #NationalVolunteerWeek!

This #NationalVolunteerWeek, meet the Sarasota-based Red Cross radio team keeping communities connected when it matters most! 📻 These dedicated volunteers support emergency communications and disaster response across the region. Sign up today at redcross.org/sflvolunteer.

In honor of Earth Day today, we want to showcase our very own Green Team and the incredible work they do around the region! 🌎 In collaboration with Keep Lee Beautiful, they recently participated in a beach clean-up on the Sanibel Causeway.

"It enables me to give back to the community in many ways since we are truly part of the fabric of society. During disasters large and small, providing services to our military veterans, and the invaluable life saving education is why I love the American Red Cross!" -Carl Valeri

‘I am first person that is able to give a person who is experiencing a disaster their first hope, their first smile, their first realization that they will make it past their darkest day. It fuels me to continue volunteering. Everything else is secondary.” -James Sides

Today, we kick off #NationalVolunteerWeek and here are just a few ways we’re appreciating our volunteers this month! 🫶 We’ve had various appreciation events and have done our hero drive-by where we stop at each volunteer’s home and recognize them. Thanks for all you do ❤️

Looking for a way to make a real impact? Volunteering with the Red Cross means being there when it matters most, helping families prepare for emergencies across South Florida. Become a volunteer this #NationalVolunteerMonth and support the mission at redcross.org/sflvolunteer

A single day as a Red Cross volunteer can change lives! See how Maria Ritter, a local Duty Officer, spends her day helping others. ⛑️ Sign up today at redcross.org/sflvolunteer

A little can go a long way when we get together and give together today! Join the movement! #BeTheOne

Are you ready to be a part of the Giving Challenge? It’s a day to celebrate all the good going on in our communities! #GivingChallenge2026 #BeTheOne

It’s time to show that Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties are full of generosity! Today and tomorrow, help us celebrate #GivingChallenge2026! #BeTheOne

Your pets depend on YOU in an emergency❗ Knowing basic pet first aid can help you act quickly and keep your furry family members safe during unexpected situations. Be ready and learn more by downloading the Pet First Aid app on your smartphone!

We’re celebrating our incredible South Florida volunteers for #NationalVolunteerMonth! Thanks to them, we're able to respond to disasters, train people in lifesaving skills, deliver water safety education and educate the community in disaster preparedness. Thank you! ❤️

Nuestros voluntarios son el corazón de todo lo que hacemos. ❤️ Este Mes Nacional del Voluntario, celebremos el apoyo que brindan alrededor del sur de Florida y por su dedicación a la humanidad. Unete a ellos y visita redcross.org/sflvolunteer

Lakeland Fire Department, along with the Red Cross, install free smoke alarms after deadly mobile home fire.\ Read more: fox13news.com/news/lakeland-…