Desert Charities - Oct-Nov-Dec 2023

Page 48 Desert Charities News – www .desertcharities.com • www.dcnnews.com October/November/December 2023 www.palmspringshealthrun.com The American Red Cross exists to provide compassionate care to those in need - down the street, across the country and around the world. The work of the Red Cross spans the globe, but the impacts of its services are personal and lifechanging. In the last fiscal year, the American Red Cross of Riverside County responded to hundreds of local disasters, including wildfires, home fires, flooding and more, and helped over 400 families who were affected; enrolled over 18,000 people in First Aid/CPR/AED classes and other training courses; provided thousands of services for the military community, and more. The Red Cross also helps community members prepare for disasters, including providing free smoke alarm installations through its Home Fire Campaign and offering a variety of free preparedness programs. Help the Red Cross fulfill its vital mission: VOLUNTEER: Volunteers are urgently needed. All experience levels are welcome, and all training is provided. 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. If you have questions regarding local Red Cross services, please call 888-831-0031. GIVE BLOOD: Blood donors are needed across the country. Schedule an appointment to donate by visiting RedCrossBlood.org. To learn more, visit www.redcross.org/SoCal. THERE WHEN HELP CAN’T WAIT NATIONAL BLOOD SHORTAGE Blood donors of all blood types are urgently needed now to ensure patients at hospitals across the country continue to receive critical medical care. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY TO GIVE BLOOD.