By Susan Wyatt Edited by Nancy Waddell Would you know what to do if your cat had a seizure? What if your dog suddenly had trouble breathing? A sick or injured pet is traumatic not only for the pet, but for the whole family, and the Red Cross has everything you need to keep your … Continue reading Red Cross offers Pet First Aid course and free app
Why Snohomish County Sets the Pace in Smoke Alarms
By Gordon Williams Officially the Red Cross Sound the Alarm campaign starts April 28 with the ambitious goal of installing 100,000 smoke alarms nationwide in homes that lack them. At the Red Cross chapter serving Snohomish County, however, April 28 is likely to seem just another working day. Volunteers there make installing smoke alarms a … Continue reading Why Snohomish County Sets the Pace in Smoke Alarms
Red Cross Northwest blog hits milestone
Thank you to each of our contributors and readers! For the first time in our almost 5 year history as bloggers, this site has attracted more than four thousand views in a single month. The quality and quantity of content generated has never been higher! The number of followers grows each week! At the end … Continue reading Red Cross Northwest blog hits milestone
Why Gale Wick Volunteers
Gale Wick has been volunteering for the Red Cross for over 58 years. He is currently retired and lives with his wife in Wenatchee. Gale grew up in Montana and began helping others back in the 1960's during an ice storm. His family lived near a mountain pass and the Red Cross used their barn … Continue reading Why Gale Wick Volunteers
This is why we “FILL THE ERV”
By Dale Steinke With millions of people affected by the catastrophic 2017 hurricane season, the American Red Cross mounted an unprecedented response from all over the country to deliver critically needed food and supplies. Among those called up were Red Cross volunteers David and Sherrie Allen of Whidbey Island, WA. They picked up a … Continue reading This is why we “FILL THE ERV”
How the Red Cross Serves Far-Off Clallam County
By Gordon Williams Every region the Red Cross serves has something that sets it apart. New York has teeming streets and towering buildings. Florida and south Texas face the persistent threat of tropical storms. Parts of California are at risk from wildfires and mudslides. What makes Clallam County WA stand out is not merely its … Continue reading How the Red Cross Serves Far-Off Clallam County
AmeriCorps Story of Service: Hanna Lingenfelter
As an undergraduate student, I studied Archaeology and Anthropology. Understanding and fleshing out the definition of culture is central to these fields of study. My understanding of culture and all that encompasses this sole word was pushed further in my graduate program as an Intercultural Studies student. Today, I believe that cultural competency is critical … Continue reading AmeriCorps Story of Service: Hanna Lingenfelter
AmeriCorps Story of Service: Tiffany Westbrook
My AmeriCorps experience so far has been full of unexpected encounters with some of the most kind hearted and caring people I have ever met. On a daily basis I get to serve with people who are just starting to begin their journey with the American Red Cross and through that they get … Continue reading AmeriCorps Story of Service: Tiffany Westbrook
AmeriCorps Story of Service: Stephen Hatton
The second quarter of my ten-month AmeriCorps term is wrapping up, leaving me more comfortable with my day-to-day activities, more confident in my abilities, and more comfortable with life in Bellingham. During this service term, I have had the opportunity to serve with numerous volunteers in many different ways. What stands out to me, however, … Continue reading AmeriCorps Story of Service: Stephen Hatton
AmeriCorps Story of Service: Caitlyn Richter
My name is Caitlyn Richter, and I serve as the AmeriCorps Community Preparedness Coordinator at the American Red Cross in Wenatchee through the Washington Service Corps. One of the main parts of my position is coordinating and giving preparedness presentations to youth and adults in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan counties. My photo shows me … Continue reading AmeriCorps Story of Service: Caitlyn Richter
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