By Jessica English Photos by Heather Freeman Once a month, Red Cross volunteers gather at the Spokane Veterans Home with one goal - to feed and visit with the veterans. An event that everyone looks forward to, Red Cross volunteers serve up BBQ food and take time out of their days to visit with the … Continue reading Bon Appetite! Lunch is served for residents of the Spokane Veterans Home
Restoring Lost Connections
By Amy McCray When Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2005, Sharon Andrews of Spokane, WA responded to the call from the Red Cross to help those in need. She has been volunteering ever since. Most recently, Andrews’ vast experience in disaster services technology helped local Hawaiian chapters in August 2016. She deployed to … Continue reading Restoring Lost Connections
Snohomish County Chapter Celebrates a Century of Service
By Cassylee Mead Edited by Nancy Waddell From landslides to pillowcase emergency kits, the American Red Cross serving Snohomish County has been preparing, responding and helping the community recover since Oct. 19, 1916. Less than six months after the chapter was founded, the United States was thrust into WWI. The American Red Cross launched … Continue reading Snohomish County Chapter Celebrates a Century of Service
Full Circle – From Victim to Volunteer
By Diane Toomey Sid Crook-Hustler, her two roommates and their two kids experienced a nightmare. Sid was working at McDonald’s in the winter of 2011, along with one of her roommates, when a call came in that their home was on fire. They fled on foot into the snow, running down the road when a … Continue reading Full Circle – From Victim to Volunteer
Sip, Sign and Salute to our Armed Forces
By Betsy Robertson One of the lesser known but most appreciated services the American Red Cross provides is to the men, women and family members of our military. As the nation prepared to remember and honor these individuals on Veterans Day 2016, supporters of the American Red Cross in South Puget Sound hosted an … Continue reading Sip, Sign and Salute to our Armed Forces
Simulating War in the Classroom
By Kristen Vodak Photo by Anna Kultin Classrooms normally reserved for first aid and CPR training were repurposed for war simulations and a mock international criminal court. On Friday, November 18 the Red Cross International Services Department hosted the highly interactive “Raid Cross” – a program developed by the Red Cross to help provide young … Continue reading Simulating War in the Classroom
The Power of People – Locals Respond to National Calls for Help
by Colin Downey The concept of “neighbors helping neighbors” is one idea that connects all Red Cross volunteers. It makes no difference if those neighbors have suffered a home fire down the street or a flood across the country. This year, Red Cross volunteers from the Northwest Region have been called on more than ever … Continue reading The Power of People – Locals Respond to National Calls for Help
Preparing the Peninsulas: Recruitment and Training Workshops
When large weather events strike Western Washington, our Pacific Ocean coastline often bears the brunt of the storm. Strong winds and heavy rains have the potential to cause significant damage and impact the people who live there. In addition to the coastline, Clallam and Jefferson Counties include the Olympic Mountains and Rainforest, the Straits of … Continue reading Preparing the Peninsulas: Recruitment and Training Workshops
A Legacy Honored
By Colin Downey "Service to others"is not just a catch-phrase to American Red Cross volunteer and Walla Walla resident Dixie Ferguson. It’s her way of life and has been for decades. Last week, Dixie was recognized for her tireless commitment to others – particularly U.S. veterans – as she was honored with the “Volunteer of … Continue reading A Legacy Honored
Meet the Latest Class of “Graduates” from our Red Cross Restoring Family Links Program
"In light of current global challenges, the program continues to be a vital connection for families, among agencies and countries," said Carmela Burke, a Red Cross volunteer and class participant. "Red Cross turns devastation and separation into the hope of restoration." Armed conflict, international disasters and migration leave millions of people around the globe in … Continue reading Meet the Latest Class of “Graduates” from our Red Cross Restoring Family Links Program
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