Red Cross Response
Every 24 hours, on average, Florida’s West Coast Region of the American Red Cross is needed at the scene of a local disaster — mostly house and apartment fires — to comfort the impacted families and help them through the recovery process.
Upcoming & Past Events
The Red Cross holds events throughout the year. Check for announcements of upcoming events as well as reports and photos from past events.
Volunteer
Volunteers are the heart of the American Red Cross and support the lives of approximately 100,000 local residents each year.
Get Trained
Gain the skills and confidence to act in an emergency. Every year millions of people learn how to help their families, coworkers and neighbors with Red Cross courses.
Donate
Our supporters have become part of a network of millions of Americans who donate their time, money and blood to the humanitarian work of the Red Cross. We thank them for their gifts and we are privileged to put their compassion into action.
Hurricane Preparedness
Everyone needs to prepare for a hurricane, not just those in mandatory evacuation areas. Learn more about hurricanes and preparedness.
Art Auction to Benefit the American Red Cross
Annual Gala Art Auction hosted by Temple Shalom Set for February 18, 2012 Port Charlotte, FL January 12, 2012 — The Southwest Florida Chapter of the American Red Cross announced today that it will again be the non-profit charity partner for the Annual Temple Shalom Art Auction scheduled for Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the [...]
Read MoreVote For American Red Cross!
To celebrate BKV’s 30th Anniversary, they are awarding a total of $10,000 to five non-profit organizations … and the American Red Cross is one of the non-profits they selected! BKV will donate $1 per vote (up to $10,000) and the final amount given to each charity will be determined by your votes! Vote today at [...]
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