By Gordon Williams It is mildly interesting to know that May is National Hamburger Month, National Salad Month and Older Americans Month. But if you live in Washington state, you should definitely know that May is Volcano Preparedness Month — officially proclaimed so by Washington Governor Jay Inslee. To understand what is behind that proclamation, … Continue reading Make the most of Volcano Preparedness Month
Meet “Java” Horn: The Air Force General on the Red Cross Board
By Gordon Williams Edited by Nancy Waddell Air Force Brigadier General Jeremy (Java) Horn is obviously a man who likes to keep busy. His day job is commanding the two-thousand-and-some men and women in the three units that make up the Washington Air National Guard. But Horn also finds time to serve on the board … Continue reading Meet “Java” Horn: The Air Force General on the Red Cross Board
Knock-knock: It’s the Red Cross … no, really!
By: Julie Dosono When we moved into the Bow Lake Senior Mobile home park less than a year ago, the first thing I asked my husband to do was install a smoke detector, because I know how deadly a mobile home fire can be. Fast forward to Saturday, April 28, 2018, the day the Red … Continue reading Knock-knock: It’s the Red Cross … no, really!
How Installing Smoke Alarms became a Family Tradition
By Gordon Williams Edited by Colin Downey Every family has its traditions - the special things that members do that set the family apart and bind it together. A fast-growing tradition for the Muszkiewicz family of Mukilteo, WA is saving lives by installing smoke alarms in homes that lack them. That’s why father Rob Muszkiewicz … Continue reading How Installing Smoke Alarms became a Family Tradition
Delivering Blood is a Life-Saving Mission for this Volunteer
By: Amy McCray Edited by: Nancy Waddell When Ron Rockstrom retired, he was looking for ways to give back to his community in Yakima, Washington. He volunteered at local hospitals and senior centers before he joined the Red Cross in February 2016, when he became a driver for the biomedical division in south central Washington. … Continue reading Delivering Blood is a Life-Saving Mission for this Volunteer
Why Crystal LeBoeuf Volunteers
I am originally from Louisiana. After Hurricane Katrina, I was so impressed with the response of the organization, I decided to join the American Red Cross. In 2007, an AmeriCorps opportunity opened up at Fort Knox, KY and I was able to stay in that position for 2 years. I loved every minute of it. … Continue reading Why Crystal LeBoeuf Volunteers
Why Katie Nybo Volunteers
One of the most gratifying and fulfilling feelings is giving back, knowing you can make a difference in a time of need and help others put pieces back together following a tragic experience. When I worked at Servpro Puyallup, it was my job to help people after a flood or home fire - but I'll … Continue reading Why Katie Nybo Volunteers
Youth Will Play a Key Role in the Sound the Alarm Campaign
By Gordon Williams The ambitious goal of the Red Cross Sound the Alarm campaign — which runs from April 28 through May 13 — is to install 100,000 smoke alarms nationwide in homes that don’t have them. Hitting that life-saving target will require the efforts of thousands of volunteers in every corner of the United … Continue reading Youth Will Play a Key Role in the Sound the Alarm Campaign
Meet (unofficial) Mascot: Clara BARKton
Clara BARKton recently started popping up on our Northwest Region social media accounts. Why? Because we love the spirit shown by both Clara and her human-mom Kay Wallis, and wanted to share their story with you. Kay is a Donor Communications and Stewardship Specialist working primarily out of our King County office, but contributes to … Continue reading Meet (unofficial) Mascot: Clara BARKton
Building Stronger Bonds with our Military Community
By Gordon Williams A Red Cross Chapter is only as strong as its support from the community it serves. That’s why Red Cross chapters in Bremerton, Everett and Tacoma recently held evening events aimed at building and strengthening bonds with leaders of their communities. “The purpose of the meeting was to raise community awareness of … Continue reading Building Stronger Bonds with our Military Community
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