Desert Charities News - Jan-Feb-Mar 2025

. Page 15 Desert Charities News – www.desertcharities.com • www.dcnnews.com January/February/March 2025 In Palm Desert and surrounding areas, the Red Cross of Riverside County provides emergency preparedness resources and disaster response in local neighborhoods; serves members of the armed forces, veterans and their families; equips community members with vital skills like CPR and AED training; collects lifesaving blood for patients in need, and so much more. Each day, thousands of people – people just like you – help the Red Cross deliver compassionate care to those in need. Here’s how you can support the Red Cross in fulfilling its vital mission: VOLUNTEER: The Red Cross needs more volunteers in the Palm Desert and Coachella Valley area. All experience levels, interests and schedules are welcome. Your time and talent can make a tremendous impact in someone’s life. Learn more at redcross.org/volunteertoday. DONATE: The Red Cross is proud that an average of 90 cents of every dollar spent is invested in providing care and comfort for people in need. Individual and corporate financial donations can be made by contacting Avery W. Bell, Regional Philanthropy Officer, at avery.bell4@redcross.org or 760-422-9754. You can also visit redcross.org to make a financial donation and learn how your support helps people in need. Visit redcross.org/IEHeroes to learn more about the Inland Empire Heroes Awards, which honors local heroes and raises funds for the Red Cross. Tickets and sponsorships are available now. GIVE BLOOD: Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Blood donation is now more inclusive due to recent changes to the Food and Drug Administration’s guidelines on donor eligibility. Visit RedCrossBlood.org to learn more and to schedule an appointment to donate blood or platelets. GET TRAINED: Learn skills like first aid, CPR, AED and more that can help you save a life during an emergency. Visit redcross.org/ takeaclass to find classes. Whether it’s a wildfire or a home fire, a call for blood, or a call from a service member or military family in need, the Red Cross is there. Visit redcross.org/SoCal to learn about how you can support your community with the Red Cross. www.cabotsmuseum.org www.manhattans.delivery Help Your Community WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS SLEEVES UP, HEARTS OPEN, ALL IN THAT’S THE AMERICAN RED CROSS WAY.