It's #ThankfulThursday , and we're shouting out Guidewire Software, a Gold-tier member of our regional Ready 365 Giving Circle. Their support ensures we can both prepare for and respond to disasters when and where we're needed. Thank you for moving our mission forward!

Wondering what SoundTheAlarm is all about? Here’s a glimpse into how we save lives and spread hope through this program by installing free smoke alarms, providing safety education to residents and preventing home fires alongside local fire departments and partners! 🚨🔥🙌

Regional communications manager Martin Gagliano and other bilingual Red Cross communicators are getting plenty of education and real-life experience in Miami at their conference this week, including mock Spanish-language interviews on all things Red Cross. #AVANZA

Don't forget: Red Cross Summer Internship applications are OPEN! This is a great opportunity for high-schoolers/undergrads to experience different lines of service. Applications are open now through April 22. 👉 Email [email protected] to learn more/apply. Space is limited!

Our #SoundTheAlarm event in San Jose last weekend was a success! Along with the San José Fire Dept., Tzu Chi, Mayor Matt Mahan and Councilmember Bien Doan, we installed free smoke detectors and shared home fire safety info with residents throughout the Mountain Springs Mobile Home Park community.

Sunshine, short sleeves and smiles!

Regional CEO Hanna Malak and Regional Communications Manager Martin Gagliano - both bilingual communicators for the Red Cross - are enjoying the vibes in Miami as they attend the inaugural Red Cross Spanish language Communications Conference!

It's #Labweek and we're shouting out our Red Cross Medical Laboratory Professionals
Nationwide, we employ 2,200+ lab & manufacturing folks at 146 labs/product distribution sites, helping to process, test and distribute approximately 6.4 million(!) blood products each year.

What a weekend for making homes safer! We were out in force in San Jose and Foster City on Saturday, installing free smoke alarms and sharing home fire safety info with residents. We will continue to #SoundtheAlarm this month, next week in Oakland with the Oakland Fire Department (CA)!

Ditching the plastic bottles for reusable ones that we refill at water stations, like this one at our new San Leandro office, is just one way we're greening our spaces and routines at the Red Cross. What are ways you're reducing your eco impact? #EarthMonth

Earlier this week, our Service to the Armed Forces team had a booth at the Family Fun Fest at Travis Air Force Base celebrating the Month of the Military Child. Thank you to the volunteers who helped make it a fun day for our service members and their families! #MOTMC

Yesterday we were in San Francisco as part of this month's #SoundTheAlarm campaign events. Teams made 46 homes safer by testing smoke alarms and sharing home fire safety and prevention info, along w/ constructing home fire escape plans - a key part of a home's preparedness plan.

Members of our Bay Area Chapter board recently participated in a panel discussion at a meeting of the U.C. Berkeley Red Cross Club. We are lucky to have many high school and collegiate Red Cross Clubs in our region, and our leadership enjoyed speaking with the Cal Red Crossers.

Smoke alarms are a big deal when it comes to home fire safety, but they're only part of a good preparedness plan. That's why we also share home fire prevention and safety info with residents, along with helping them construct a home fire escape plan. #SoundTheAlarm

April is National Minority Health Month, a time to raise awareness about the health disparities disproportionately affecting racially and ethnically diverse populations. #MinorityHealthMonth #NMHM

What do you call someone who donates blood?

A hero. Red Crosser Julia has been a hero since she started donating blood at 16. Today, she helped save more lives by donating at our San Francisco Blood Donation Center. Way to go, Julia!

Military service involves the whole family - including the kids. During April's #MonthoftheMilitaryChild , the Red Cross thanks both our U.S. military members and their children for their strength and sacrifices made in service to our country. You're all heroes!

Last weekend's #SoundTheAlarm events were such a hit that we can't wait to do it all over again this weekend! We'll be in neighborhoods in Foster City and San Jose on Saturday, April 13 to install free smoke alarms and make homes safer from home fires.