“I honestly had no idea that the Red Cross shows up to family home fires. It’s truly remarkable.” Renee and Brian were standing in the pouring rain watching as their home burned when three RedCrossLA volunteers arrived. They provided Renee and Brian with blankets, comfort kits with hygiene items, and financial assistance to secure a place to stay overnight and replace immediately-needed personal items. “We didn’t even think of a place to stay because we were in shock,” Brian said. “And just like that, the Red Cross gave us support. It’s the little things that went a long way for us. We are so very grateful.” Renee and Brian safely escaped with their dog, Kirby, when flames erupted unexpectedly in their home. Brian tried to reenter the home at one point to retrieve their wallets, but Kirby wouldn’t let him through. “Kirby just stood there staring, refusing to budge, and we had to get him out to safety,” Renee said. Unknowingly, Kirby’s stubbornness saved Brian’s life. Moments after...