Mayor Eduardo Martinez
City of Richmond
March 4, 2025
Proclaiming March 2025, as Red Cross Month
WHEREAS, March is American Red Cross month, when we recognize the compassion of people in Richmond and renew our commitment to lend a helping hand to our neighbors in need; and
WHEREAS, American Red Cross volunteers have stepped up to deliver relief and care across our country and around the world, bringing out the best of humanity in times of crisis as Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, did over 140 years ago; and
WHEREAS, the volunteers, blood and platelet donors, and supporters shine a beacon of hope in people’s darkest hours —delivering shelter, food and comfort during disasters; providing critical blood donations for hospital patients; supporting service members, veterans and their families; saving lives with first aid, CPR, AED and other skills; or delivering international aid and reconnecting loved ones separated by global crises; and
WHEREAS, with 982 volunteers in Contra Costa County, the American Red Cross assisted or responded to 94 disasters, assisting 204 families; and through our Sound the Alarm program, the American Red Cross installed 846 smoke alarms, making 262 homes safer, and trained 1,876 youth and adults through Pillowcase Project and Preparedness Programs; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County residents donated 17,356 units of lifesaving blood; hosted 520 blood drives; and trained 11,808 citizens in first aid, CPR, AED, and aquatics; and provided 463 case services to military members and their families; and provided humanitarian aid internationally; and
WHEREAS, this work to uplift our community is made possible by those who selflessly answer the call to help, whenever and wherever it is needed. We hereby recognize this month of March in honor of their remarkable service, and we ask everyone to join in their commitment to care for one another.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Mayor Eduardo Martinez, on behalf of the Richmond City Council, do hereby proclaim March 2025 as Red Cross Month. I encourage all citizens of Richmond, California, to reach out and support its humanitarian mission.