American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast

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The American Red Cross is where people mobilize to help their neighbors—across the street, across the country, and across the world—in emergencies. Each year, in communities large and small, victims of roughly 70,000 disasters turn to neighbors familiar and new—the more than half a million volunteers and 35,000 employees of the Red Cross.

It’s been nearly two months since the tragic Hawaii wildfires and the American Red Cross continues to work 24/7 with par...
10/05/2023

It’s been nearly two months since the tragic Hawaii wildfires and the American Red Cross continues to work 24/7 with partners to make sure people have the support they need. Scott, a volunteer from our Houston Chapter has deployed to Hawaii today to assist with health services.

We were out and about in Kleberg County! Community volunteer lead James was at the Kingsville Night Out event to encoura...
10/05/2023

We were out and about in Kleberg County! Community volunteer lead James was at the Kingsville Night Out event to encourage communities to prepare for disasters and support those in need by volunteering.

As many Americans start to plan trips to see the changing colors of nature, we want to encourage everyone to consider ta...
10/05/2023

As many Americans start to plan trips to see the changing colors of nature, we want to encourage everyone to consider taking some time to volunteer. Find out how you can fall into service: redcross.org/volunteer

We absolutely love doing community and the San Benito Night Out event was no different! We showed off our emergency resp...
10/04/2023

We absolutely love doing community and the San Benito Night Out event was no different! We showed off our emergency response vehicle, explained how to make emergency kits, and talked about how important volunteers are. Thanks to everyone who stopped by!

We want to take a moment and thank our Disaster Cycle Services Volunteers for all their hard work responding to home fir...
10/04/2023

We want to take a moment and thank our Disaster Cycle Services Volunteers for all their hard work responding to home fires everyday. We also want to inform the community that we are here to help, if you need any assistance please call us at 1800-RED-CROSS.

Meet our Disaster Program Manager for our Coastal Plains Texas Chapter, Kevin McCoy. One of the thing that Kevin loves a...
10/04/2023

Meet our Disaster Program Manager for our Coastal Plains Texas Chapter, Kevin McCoy. One of the thing that Kevin loves about his job is being able to help alleviate human suffering by helping those that need it the most and building camaraderie.

You too can touch someone's life by joining our team and applying for a career:

🚑 HOUSTON
Sr. Director Regional Disaster Officer: https://bit.ly/3OE5j6s
Deputy Regional Disaster Officer: https://bit.ly/3OM5cG7
Disaster Program Manager Houston: https://bit.ly/45hORjB
Disaster Program Specialist Houston: https://bit.ly/3KQNxvS
Disaster Workforce Engagement Specialist: https://bit.ly/45bp0tz
Regional Philanthropy Officer Individual Giving: https://bit.ly/3P7LndO
Business Operations Specialist: https://bit.ly/3YMOOKb

Every week at our Houston office, we have some time put aside for Coffee and Conversation. Today, Iris and Aurora were s...
10/04/2023

Every week at our Houston office, we have some time put aside for Coffee and Conversation. Today, Iris and Aurora were stuffing candy bags for a parade we're attending this week.🍬

Attention job seekers! We have openings across the Texas Gulf Coast region for positions on our Disaster Services, Servi...
10/03/2023

Attention job seekers! We have openings across the Texas Gulf Coast region for positions on our Disaster Services, Service to the Armed Forces, Fundraising and other teams.

If you're passionate about helping others and want to turn your career into a force for good, take a look at our current opportunities. We can't wait to welcome you to our team!

🔴 HOUSTON
Sr. Director Regional Disaster Officer: https://bit.ly/3OE5j6s
Deputy Regional Disaster Officer: https://bit.ly/3OM5cG7 Disaster Program Manager Houston: https://bit.ly/45hORjB
Disaster Program Specialist Houston: https://bit.ly/3KQNxvS
Disaster Workforce Engagement Specialist: https://bit.ly/45bp0tz
Regional Philanthropy Officer Individual Giving: https://bit.ly/3P7LndO
Business Operations Specialist: https://bit.ly/3YMOOKb

🔴 ORANGE, BEAUMONT or NACOGDOCHES
Disaster Program Manager Southeast and Deep East Chapter: https://bit.ly/3qLlpDx
Disaster Program Specialist Southeast and Deep East Chapter: https://bit.ly/3QPhPCQ

🔴 MCALLEN or HARLINGEN
Disaster Program Specialist South Texas Chapter: https://bit.ly/3qzwsQh

🔴 CORPUS CHRISTI
Disaster Program Manager Coastal Bend Chapter: https://bit.ly/3P7fEcA
Services to the Armed Forces & International Services Program Manager: https://bit.ly/47Jw7uN

Coastal Bend volunteer Gary has been out in the community everyday giving meals to those that were affected by the wild...
10/03/2023

Coastal Bend volunteer Gary has been out in the community everyday giving meals to those that were affected by the wildfires in Hawaii.

👻Spooky season is here!🎃 What's even scarier than monsters, vampires, or mummies? Our nation's blood shortage. Go to red...
10/03/2023

👻Spooky season is here!🎃 What's even scarier than monsters, vampires, or mummies? Our nation's blood shortage. Go to redcrossblood.org to find out how you can help, and get a treat in return!

Today was all about doing community! Our Corpus Christi team was at The First Baptist Food Bank to help provide food for...
10/03/2023

Today was all about doing community! Our Corpus Christi team was at The First Baptist Food Bank to help provide food for those in need ❤️

You can always find us around town on the weekends! Our South Texas Chapter spent Saturday evening at the Weslaco Night ...
10/02/2023

You can always find us around town on the weekends! Our South Texas Chapter spent Saturday evening at the Weslaco Night Out event handing out information about disaster preparedness and volunteer opportunities. Did you see us there?

Meet our Mass Care Disaster Program Manager, Danielle Comager-Bynum. Danielle has been with the American Red Cross for 8...
10/02/2023

Meet our Mass Care Disaster Program Manager, Danielle Comager-Bynum. Danielle has been with the American Red Cross for 8 months and she says,

"What I love most about my job is being able to offer a hand up and not just a handout just like Clara Barton said."

Join our our Disaster Cycle Services team and make a difference!

🚑 HOUSTON
Sr. Director Regional Disaster Officer: https://bit.ly/3OE5j6s
Deputy Regional Disaster Officer: https://bit.ly/3OM5cG7
Disaster Program Manager Houston: https://bit.ly/45hORjB
Disaster Program Specialist Houston: https://bit.ly/3KQNxvS
Disaster Workforce Engagement Specialist: https://bit.ly/45bp0tz
Regional Philanthropy Officer Individual Giving: https://bit.ly/3P7LndO
Business Operations Specialist: https://bit.ly/3YMOOKb

Fall is that time of the year when temperatures begin to drop and the leaves start to change. This is when everyone rush...
09/30/2023

Fall is that time of the year when temperatures begin to drop and the leaves start to change. This is when everyone rushes outside and starts to enjoy more outdoor activities with the family. But let's not forget that emergencies can happen any time which is what it's so important that we are prepared by learning first aid! https://rdcrss.org/3RzIHY7

Our Coastal Bend Chapter welcomed volunteers, community civic leaders and recruits to the Corpus Christi office for a   ...
09/29/2023

Our Coastal Bend Chapter welcomed volunteers, community civic leaders and recruits to the Corpus Christi office for a celebration. Guest speaker, Danny Noyola, Sr. lead a discussion on Hispanic Heritage while everyone enjoyed Mexican cuisine!

As   comes to an end, we want to remind you to ensure every member of your family of your family is prepared for a disas...
09/29/2023

As comes to an end, we want to remind you to ensure every member of your family of your family is prepared for a disaster. Today, let's talk about your dogs:

We know the beeping can sometimes be annoying, but make sure that if you're taking out the batteries from your smoke ala...
09/28/2023

We know the beeping can sometimes be annoying, but make sure that if you're taking out the batteries from your smoke alarm, you're replacing them immediately after!

Coastal Plains volunteer Bill Roy was at the airport, preparing to leave for New England, when he received a call that h...
09/28/2023

Coastal Plains volunteer Bill Roy was at the airport, preparing to leave for New England, when he received a call that he was needed in Tupelo, MS. Bill is on our mass feeding team, and he is in Mississippi to deliver meals to people affected by the spring tornadoes.

Since the wildfires started in Hawaii the American Red Cross has provides more than 836,000 meals and snacks. Today our ...
09/27/2023

Since the wildfires started in Hawaii the American Red Cross has provides more than 836,000 meals and snacks. Today our Coastal Bend Chapter volunteer Gary has deployed to Hawaii to join the feeding team to continue to provide food to those that need it.

On Monday night, the community of Edna suffered wind damage which uprooted trees, took down power lines, and displaced t...
09/27/2023

On Monday night, the community of Edna suffered wind damage which uprooted trees, took down power lines, and displaced three families. Yesterday, our crew was on scene to help these families start the recovery process. ❤️

The national blood shortage is a serious problem, and becomes even more serious by the day. If you can, please consider ...
09/26/2023

The national blood shortage is a serious problem, and becomes even more serious by the day. If you can, please consider donating blood so that we can make up this shortage. Go to redcrossblood.org to find a blood drive near you today.

Our region had a busy weekend! If you were at the Houston Veterans Business Expo Job Fair on Saturday, you might have se...
09/25/2023

Our region had a busy weekend! If you were at the Houston Veterans Business Expo Job Fair on Saturday, you might have seen our Services to the Armed Forces team doing some recruiting ⛑️ Make your career a force for good and visit https://www.redcross.org/about-us/careers.html

Today our Southeast and Deep East Chapter volunteers participated in the Trinity Texas Community fair and parade sharing...
09/23/2023

Today our Southeast and Deep East Chapter volunteers participated in the Trinity Texas Community fair and parade sharing with the community ways they can remain prepared before, during and after a disaster.

As we watch climate change affect the world around us, we are also aware that, as an organization, we can make a differe...
09/22/2023

As we watch climate change affect the world around us, we are also aware that, as an organization, we can make a difference. So how are we committing to becoming more sustainable? Find out below:

This afternoon, we responded to an apartment fire at the City View Place Apartments. Sixteen units were affected and we ...
09/21/2023

This afternoon, we responded to an apartment fire at the City View Place Apartments. Sixteen units were affected and we are helping the families tonight to ensure they have shelter. If you were affected but left the scene, call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

The American Red Cross has continued to support two major disaster responses over the last two months. Here is what is g...
09/21/2023

The American Red Cross has continued to support two major disaster responses over the last two months. Here is what is going on by the numbers:

⛑️More than 2000 Red Cross workers/volunteers have deployed to Maui or Florida to support families in need.
🏘️More than 189,000 overnight stays at shelters or hotels.
🍽️ More than 881,800 meals and snacks have been provided to those affected by the Maui wildfires and Hurricane Idalia.

How can you help? Text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation or go to redcross.org/donate. Your donations help us to respond quickly and effectively to climate-related disasters.

Read more about our disaster response efforts here: https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/2023/red-cross-helps-after-wildfire-and-hurricane.html

There's no doubt that extreme weather is affecting all of us lately. As we get closer to the first day of fall, Texas is...
09/21/2023

There's no doubt that extreme weather is affecting all of us lately. As we get closer to the first day of fall, Texas is still experiencing extreme heat, which is the number one climate-related cause of death. What have you been doing differently this summer to stay cool?

Our CEO, Charles K. Blake, Jr., had the honor of celebrating Mexican Independence Day at the Mexican Consulate over the ...
09/20/2023

Our CEO, Charles K. Blake, Jr., had the honor of celebrating Mexican Independence Day at the Mexican Consulate over the weekend. Counsel General Maria Elena Orentes hosted him at this incredible event which celebrated the Mexican culture!

Coastal Bend volunteer, Cynthia, has left to support the people of Maui as they continue on their road to recovery. We m...
09/19/2023

Coastal Bend volunteer, Cynthia, has left to support the people of Maui as they continue on their road to recovery. We might be biased, but our volunteers are the best. Thank you, Cynthia, for your support. ❤️

Natural disasters often disrupt blood donations, but they don't disrupt the need for blood. Last month, we were short by...
09/19/2023

Natural disasters often disrupt blood donations, but they don't disrupt the need for blood. Last month, we were short by 30,000 blood donations to meet the need. Can you make an appointment to donate today? Redcrossblood.org

This morning, our teams responded to an apartment fire at the Yorktown Apartments. Disaster Program Manager Justin Smith...
09/17/2023

This morning, our teams responded to an apartment fire at the Yorktown Apartments. Disaster Program Manager Justin Smith was on hand to visit with the media to explain how we support residents who are starting their recovery process.

We're so happy that Houston blogger, Life Of Alley,  is doing so much better. Her story reminds all of us why blood dona...
09/16/2023

We're so happy that Houston blogger, Life Of Alley, is doing so much better. Her story reminds all of us why blood donations make such a difference! Go to redcrossblood.org to look for your next local blood drive!

More than 25 volunteers, board members and staff from the South Texas Chapter celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Mont...
09/15/2023

More than 25 volunteers, board members and staff from the South Texas Chapter celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month with a potluck luncheon during our Chapter meeting yesterday! They had tacos, tamales, charro beans, rice and delicious pastries! Board member Judge Solis presented to the chapter about the importance of the month and shared his personal story about his family. The volunteers spent time discussing ways they could continue to make an impact in their our communities. Thank you to who all who attended!

Since the Texas Gulf Coast is all-too-familiar with hurricanes, we are sending 11 volunteers to Portland, ME to assist w...
09/15/2023

Since the Texas Gulf Coast is all-too-familiar with hurricanes, we are sending 11 volunteers to Portland, ME to assist with the response to Hurricane Lee. Meet John, Patricia, and Patricia's service dog, Jake, who all left yesterday. Read more here: https://rdcrss.org/44NJZBK

If you or someone you know has disabilities, use this time to prepare for disasters. Your unique needs might require ext...
09/14/2023

If you or someone you know has disabilities, use this time to prepare for disasters. Your unique needs might require extra battery packs or even just people who know how to help. Keep your mind on preparation this month!

09/13/2023

If you’re affected by the fire and evacuated, please see the shelter location shared from the Aransas Pass Police Department below!

Our shelter volunteers are the people who make our shelters safe and welcoming for everyone. Keeping families safe durin...
09/13/2023

Our shelter volunteers are the people who make our shelters safe and welcoming for everyone. Keeping families safe during a disaster can make the road to recovery easier to face. Interested in helping? Go to redcross.org/volunteer

As we celebrate our grandparents, lets show them how much they mean to us by helping them prepare for any disaster that ...
09/13/2023

As we celebrate our grandparents, lets show them how much they mean to us by helping them prepare for any disaster that may come their way, here are some tips that can help https://rdcrss.org/44HHTmQ

Attention job seekers! We have openings across the Texas Gulf Coast region for positions on our Disaster Services, Servi...
09/12/2023

Attention job seekers! We have openings across the Texas Gulf Coast region for positions on our Disaster Services, Service to the Armed Forces, Fundraising and other teams.

If you're passionate about helping others and want to turn your career into a force for good, take a look at our current opportunities. We can't wait to welcome you to our team!

🔴 HOUSTON
Sr. Director Regional Disaster Officer: https://bit.ly/3OE5j6s
Deputy Regional Disaster Officer: https://bit.ly/3OM5cG7
Sr. Disaster Program Manager Community Engagement: https://bit.ly/45iS2aR
Disaster Program Manager Houston: https://bit.ly/45hORjB
Disaster Program Specialist Houston: https://bit.ly/3KQNxvS
Disaster Workforce Engagement Specialist: https://bit.ly/45bp0tz
Regional Philanthropy Officer Individual Giving: https://bit.ly/3P7LndO
Business Operations Specialist: https://bit.ly/3YMOOKb

🔴 ORANGE, BEAUMONT or NACOGDOCHES
Disaster Program Manager Southeast and Deep East Chapter: https://bit.ly/3qLlpDx
Disaster Program Specialist Southeast and Deep East Chapter: https://bit.ly/3QPhPCQ

🔴 MCALLEN or HARLINGEN
Disaster Program Specialist South Texas Chapter: https://bit.ly/3qzwsQh

🔴 CORPUS CHRISTI
Disaster Program Manager Coastal Bend Chapter: https://bit.ly/3P7fEcA
Services to the Armed Forces & International Services Program Manager: https://bit.ly/47Jw7uN

Our Costal Bend team was at the Fall Home and Garden show last weekend to help their community prepare for any disaster....
09/12/2023

Our Costal Bend team was at the Fall Home and Garden show last weekend to help their community prepare for any disaster. They shared information on how to build an emergency kit and different ways that they can help their family stay informed and safe.

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Did you see that lightning show overnight!?

Firefighters say lightning caused this huge apartment fire on Wunderlich Drive in NW Harris County, when it struck the building.

Everyone is okay. But American Red Cross Houston is helping 20-40 people find a place to stay.

Story --> http://abc13.com/news/lightning-looked-at-in-2-alarm-apartment-fire-near-1960/2201016/
2-11 Apartment Fire at 10701 Sabo Rd in Southeast Houston, today, June 21, 2017. 3 civilians transported by EMS to the hospital. 8 units damaged. American Red Cross Houston Texas requested to assist the families.
Texas Department of Transportation's Karen Othon and American Red Cross Houston Texas' Maryjane Mudd spreading the word on preparedness and evacuation with Newsradio 740 KTRH
Always with a smile when volunteering!
Deerbrook Garden Apartments and Rockstar Capital Management participating in the 14th Annual HAA Allstar Sports Event. We raised over $2000, all proceeds were donated to American Red Cross Houston Texas. We have fun while also helping people find homes! Whatever it takes.
Jerry Bauman thanking volunteers from all over the Texas Gulf Coast for the successful completion of the Disaster Readiness Institute.
Service dog "Freedom" attending Disaster Readiness Institute.
Shelter Fundamentals course at Texas Regional Disaster Institute this morning.
Professor Stewart had a full class at psychological disaster training at the TGC Disaster Readiness Institute.
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