American Red Cross Silicon Valley

The American Red Cross of the Silicon Valley responds to emergencies, like home fires, happening in communities near you every day.

Numerous home fires impacted families this week across the Silicon Valley. Our volunteers and employees were on the scene right away to provide comfort, food, shelter, financial assistance and next steps toward recovery and rebuilding.

American Red Cross is there families impacted by disasters large and small down the street, across the country and around the world. 

We’re humbled by the ongoing support of the American Red Cross community, because it’s times like these when your commitment can truly change the lives of people who are suffering.  

We are so grateful to all of you who have donated, your support is making an incredible impact for those in need. If you’d like to support our efforts at home and across the globe, donate to the American Red Cross to help people affected by disasters big and small.

The American Red Cross in Silicon Valley - Fast Facts 2015

95 Responses to local emergencies
169 Local families received emergency assistance
321 smoke alarms installed in resident’s homes
2,512 People attended Preparedness Presentations
423 students reached through the Pillowcase Project
384,895 Individuals reached through Red Cross social media platforms
1,466 Downloads of Red Cross apps
94 Local organizations registered with Ready Rating
15,809 People trained in CPR, first aid, AED, caregiving, and water safety skills
172 Military families received financial and communication services
28 Active international Restoring Family Link cases
13 People attended International Humanitarian Law and Restoring Family Links courses
21,724 Blood donations
2,049 Adult volunteers