The vision of the American Red Cross - San Diego/Imperial Counties is to become America's most prepared community.  We serve to relieve human suffering by preventing, preparing for and responding to emergencies. 

About the Imperial Valley Service Center:

• The Imperial Valley Service Center serves 150,000 people in Imperial County, covering 4,597 square miles.
• Employs three full-time staff and seven per-diem instructors.
• Supported by 24 volunteers in Disaster and Health & Community Education programs.

The Red Cross is not a government agency and relies on community donations of time and money to do its work.  The San Diego/Imperial Counties chapter, founded in 1898, responds to an emergency nearly every 24 hours. 

Rhapsody in Red

The American Red Cross Imperial Valley Service Center would lke to thank supporters of "Rhapsody in Red," a reception hosted in honor of World Red Cross Day.  We appreciate your participation and look forward to seeing you on May 8th, 2009!

Watch a video of the event 
(Thank you Spectrum Advertising!)

Southwest High School students from El Centro assist American Red Cross staff and participate in the 61st Annual Holtville Carrot Festival and Parade.  From left to right: Brad Mellon, Sylvia Preciado, Ralph Tamayo, Christina Moran, Nicole Theobald, Gloria Varela, Ricardo Moran.  Center/front: Phil Moran, Jr. ( Sunflower Elementary School in El Centro).