2026 Nonprofit Guide: American Red Cross of San Diego and Imperial Counties

Our mission statement

The American Red Cross alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing volunteers and donors. The nonprofit organization shelters, feeds and provides comfort after disasters; supplies about 40% of U.S. blood; teaches lifesaving skills; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military personnel and their families.

Our 2026 goals

• Collect lifesaving blood
• Help the community prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters
• Provide training courses such as CPR and AED training
• Support active-duty service members, veterans and military families
• Support Red Cross International Services
• Provide nutritional counseling and support through our Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program

The areas we serve

We serve San Diego and Imperial Counties, as well as supporting nationally during disasters and emergencies.

Fundraising events

Every fall, the American Red Cross of San Diego and Imperial Counties hosts the Real Heroes Awards. This inspiring event honors ordinary people with extraordinary courage for acts of heroism and humanitarian service. To learn more about the Real Heroes Awards, including nomination and sponsorship opportunities, please visit redcross.org/SanDiego/RealHeroes or contact events specialist Karyssa Fleming at karyssa.fleming@redcross.org.

Calling all volunteers

You can make a tremendous impact as a Red Cross volunteer. Help communities prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters, support service members and military families, assist at blood drives and so much more. There are volunteer opportunities for every schedule and interest, and all training is provided. Learn more at redcross.org/Volunteer.

Donation opportunities

The Red Cross is proud that an average of 90 cents of every dollar we spend is invested in delivering care and comfort to those in need. Visit redcross.org to learn more about how your individual or foundation donation can bring help and hope to people at their time of need. Companies of any size can establish a meaningful partnership with the Red Cross of San Diego and Imperial Counties. For information, contact Director of Development Amy Kennedy at amy.kennedy@redcross.org.

Established 1898
3950 Calle Fortunada, San Diego, CA 92122
Phone: 858-309-1200
Email: socalevents@redcross.org

Facebook: @SoCalRedCross
X: @SoCal_RedCross

EXECUTIVES
Sean Mahoney, Regional Chief Executive Officer

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Teri Pollitt, Chair
Marither S. Chuidian, M.D., M.P.H, Vice Chair
Paula Downey, Secretary
Tina Abdelnour
Ammar Abuyousef
Jaymie Bradford
Don Butz*
Esperanza Daniel
Katie Do
Andy Fichthorn**
Denice Garcia, M.P.A.*
Jim Gruny, Colonel USMC (Ret)*
Suzanna Ryan Hall, M.P.H., C.B.C.P., M.B.C.
Laura Hart**
Dan Hom
Brigadier General David Hyman*
Rear Admiral Rich Jarrett*
John Jenkins
Chad Lunsford, Ph.D.**
Stan Miller
Pierfilippo Natta
R. Michael Pack
Rosy Roccaforte
Art Salindong
Steven Stuckey**
Mark Trask
Honorable Charlene Zettel

*Ex-officio member
**Emeritus board member

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