Our team from the Heart of TX Chapter had the opportunity to present at the Lions Club meeting in College Station, sharing valuable information about volunteer opportunities, Service to the Armed Forces & preparedness roles within the Red Cross. ⛑️Thanks to all who stopped by!

We’re proud to announce Javier Valdez, our Regional Executive, as keynote speaker at this year's Latino Policy Research Symposium! 🎤✨ Join us at UT’s LBJ School for a powerful conversation on leadership & equity. 📣 RSVP: rdcrss.org/3VSmEg3.

Our Executive Director from the West Texas Chapter, Anna Apodaca, joined our friends at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to share resources, connect with the community, and honor the rich traditions that make our region shine.

Our Heart of Texas team had a blast joining Texas A&M for their Volunteer Opportunity Fair! 💙 It was a great chance to connect with students, share ways to get involved, and inspire the next generation of changemakers. Thanks to Aggieland for the warm welcome and big energy! 🙌

Attention Waco residents!🚨 On Saturday, October 11, we're teaming up with the Waco Fire Department to install free smoke alarms and teach fire safety tips. ☑️ Learn more about volunteering at rdcrss.org/3IrgNr1 or call 210-582-1962 to request free smoke alarms.

Join us on Saturday, October 18th, for our National Sound the Alarm event, to help us keep our communities safe. ⛑️ Ready to make a difference? Volunteer at rdcrss.org/3IrgNr1 ⛑️ Need a smoke alarm installed? Call 210-582-1962 or visit rdcrss.org/3qKsboZ

Today is National Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Day! Let's take a moment to thank our service members for their bravery and dedication. The Red Cross is proud to support veterans through our Service to the Armed Forces, providing crucial services and programs.

🎉 Welcome to the team! We’re proud to welcome our newest Junior Board Members, Nathaniel Z. Garcia and Ryan Hernandez from St. Anthony Catholic High School 👏

Our #CSTR ladies had a great time at the Latina Leadership Summit! 💃✨ It was an inspiring day full of powerful stories, great conversations, and amazing energy. We’re proud to support events that celebrate Latina leadership and help build stronger communities.

Our Heart of Texas Chapter is thrilled to be part of the Brazos Valley Gives online fundraising event happening on October 21st. 🌟 Join us in supporting our mission by visiting rdcrss.org/4gONQpB and donating❤️

Our Central Texas team joined the fun at the Diwali Festival! We connected with the community, shared tips on how to stay prepared for emergencies, and talked about the mission of the American Red Cross.

On October 16, be a part of El Paso Giving Day and support the West Texas Chapter — making a life-saving impact across our communities. 🌵 🔗 Learn more & give: elpasogivingday.org/organizations/…

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay, a reminder that mental well-being matters. It is important to recognize that mental health is just as vital as physical health, especially in times of crisis. Let's break the stigma, raise awareness and offer support to those who need it most.

The Community Adaptation Program team had a blast at the Wimberley Pride Parade last month! We were proud to celebrate love, inclusion, and community resilience alongside so many vibrant and inspiring individuals. Thank you to everyone who came out and made it unforgettable! 💚

Last week, our region's CEO Javier Valdez joined the SOMOS Cafecito panel at Emerson for a powerful conversation on resiliency — a core value at the Red Cross. Grateful to Emerson for hosting this inspiring conversation during #HispanicHeritageMonth. #RedCross

A big thank you to KVIA ABC-7 for welcoming our West Texas Chapter Executive Director, Anna Apodaca, on air to share details about our upcoming Sound the Alarm event in El Paso — happening this Saturday, October 18! 🚨 Want to volunteer? Learn more at rdcrss.org/3IrgNr1.

The team from the Greater San Antonio Chapter was proud to attend the Preparedness Fair hosted by the San Antonio Office of Emergency Management! 🚨 Thank you to everyone who stopped by and to our partners for supporting preparedness efforts!

🚨 Sound the Alarm SUCCESS! 🚨 A HUGE shoutout to our Heart of Texas Chapter for making a life-saving impact in Waco this weekend! 🙌🔥 💪 Over 50 amazing volunteers came together to install 76 smoke alarms, making 38 homes safer 🏠❤️

Shoutout to our Senior Disaster Program Manager, who donated blood for the very first time with the Red Cross! 🩸 Ready to roll up your sleeve? 👉 Visit RedCrossBlood.org to find a drive near you.

Our Services to the Armed Forces team proudly celebrated the incredible nurses at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center with a heartfelt Nurses Appreciation Ceremony. 👩‍⚕️🧑‍⚕️💐 From compassion to courage, these nurses go above and beyond every day!