For the past 3-4 years, the American Red Cross Olympic Peninsula Chapter has increased its outreach efforts in the tribal communities on the Peninsula. By pushing out to the west end, closest to the Pacific Ocean, they've been able to engage more of these communities in Red Cross services such as preparedness and disaster relief.The majority … Continue reading Tribal Outreach on the Peninsula
Heroes Breakfast Celebrates 20 Years
For more than a century, the American Red Cross Mount Rainier Chapter has been a community leader in emergency preparedness and response. The annual Heroes Breakfast event honors a longstanding tradition of heroism by recognizing local individuals whose extraordinary acts make them a hero.This October, the Pierce County Heroes Breakfast celebrated its 20th Anniversary. In … Continue reading Heroes Breakfast Celebrates 20 Years
Holiday Mail for Heroes Kicks Off
Editors note: Since this story published on our blog in 2013, the Holiday Mail for Heroes Program has changed as the numbers of troops deployed overseas has drastically reduced. We can still accept a small number of cards here in Washington. Please send them to American Red Cross, c/o Service to Armed Forces, 1900 25th … Continue reading Holiday Mail for Heroes Kicks Off
The FAST in Action!
This past Saturday October 5th from 9 to 11 am, our First Aid Stations Team (FAST) members participated in the 4th annual CFC 5K Fun Run/Walk, sponsored by Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility. All the proceeds went to the Greater Olympic Peninsula United Way with the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). All running … Continue reading The FAST in Action!
American Red Cross NW Region 