By Jacqueline Koch Timothy Craig’s son Kaiden was about to turn 10 years old when the family home caught fire. “We aren’t sure what caused the fire, we were gone for 30 minutes, then we got a call from a neighbor and told us the house was on fire,” explained Craig, who lives in King … Continue reading “All I Want For My Birthday is a Home”
What is Missing Maps? An Amazing Collaboration for Responding to Crisis by Putting People on the Map!
Missing Maps is a joint effort between the American Red Cross, British Red Cross, the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team and Doctors Without Borders. The objective of Missing Maps is simple: to map the most vulnerable places in the world so that NGOs, communities and individuals can use the maps and the data to better respond to crises. The project seeks … Continue reading What is Missing Maps? An Amazing Collaboration for Responding to Crisis by Putting People on the Map!
Red Cross Joins Tulalip Boys and Girls Club for Health and Safety Day
The American Red Cross serving Snohomish County, Tulalip Boys and Girls Club and the Tulalip Resort Casino are coming together to put on a Health and Safety Day for members of the Tulalip Boys and Girls Club and their families. Executive Director Chuck Morrison said, “It's never too early to teach kids about safety and preparedness. … Continue reading Red Cross Joins Tulalip Boys and Girls Club for Health and Safety Day
Thankful for Their Service: Connecting Vets with Resources they Need
By Rebecca Boehm In a room of decorated jackets and dedicated members of the Armed Forces, the Red Cross had the opportunity to serve in the Veteran Stand Down at American Legion in Burlington. Veterans were invited to come in for a hot breakfast, haircut, and access services. According to American Legion staff member Veterans … Continue reading Thankful for Their Service: Connecting Vets with Resources they Need
Reunification Amid Crisis and Conflict
By Krista Schilling Earlier this year, the American Red Cross Serving the Northwest region successfully reconnected a family torn by crisis and conflict through the International Service’s Restoring Family Links (RFL) program. The case involved a man hailing from Somalia who had lost contact with his extended family— mother, siblings and cousins—living in a refugee … Continue reading Reunification Amid Crisis and Conflict
Volunteers from Renton Head Cross-County to Assist in South Carolina Floods
Renton-based Red Cross volunteers Vicki and Bill Lee made their way across the county to help families who were impacted by the devastating floods in South Carolina. Here is are some insights to how they pitched in at a time of crisis. Like ants they move, Red Cross trucks aligned, and loading up boxes … Continue reading Volunteers from Renton Head Cross-County to Assist in South Carolina Floods
Marching toward the 1,000 Mark – Home Fire Campaign
By Jacqueline Koch When the Red Cross launched the Home Fire Preparedness Campaign, our initial goal was to install 1,000 smoke alarms within the first year. In October, Red Cross volunteers and staff blew past that target with a broad event that landed 560 installations in different locations across Washington State. “Mission accomplished, we had a … Continue reading Marching toward the 1,000 Mark – Home Fire Campaign
Red Cross SAF Supports 3 Trunk-or-Treat Events
By Kayla Ihrig, AmeriCorps member serving the American Red Cross NW Region Red Crossers put their experience to work last weekend by serving approximately 1,150 trick-or-treaters at 3 Trunk-or-Treat events. Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) workers handed out treats, gave tours of the Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) and handed out educational information. “It was fun to decorate and … Continue reading Red Cross SAF Supports 3 Trunk-or-Treat Events
Home Fire Preparedness: Starting Important Conversations, Saving Lives
By Jacqueline Koch This week, volunteers are joining Home Fire Preparedness Campaign across Western Washington and going door-to-door to help neighbors stay safe and save lives. “We can make a big difference in lives saved, as well as preventing devastating loss to homes and property,” said Allison Dedonato, Red Cross Regional Preparedness Manager. October … Continue reading Home Fire Preparedness: Starting Important Conversations, Saving Lives
Joining Hands to Help Save Lives
Hassan Khan, has lived in the United States for 15 years and is an active member in the Muslims for Life Campaign. "I don't want to be a silent spectator. I want to play my role and help people. I want to save lives, we can do that with our own blood." “I wanted to … Continue reading Joining Hands to Help Save Lives
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