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!
Red Cross volunteers at the Seattle Stand Down
On September 11, some of our Emergency Service volunteers served as the feeding crew at the Seattle Stand Down. Stand Down seeks to support veterans through peer-to-peer mentoring and community building. The event in Seattle gave veterans a venue to access various community and VA social services, with a primary focus on homeless and at-risk … Continue reading Red Cross volunteers at the Seattle Stand Down
Welcome New Americorps Team!
On September 3rd, we welcomed our new Americorps team members.They arrived with shining faces and overnight bags. Their first two days of orientation were packed with information, team building, and exotic animals. After a full day of training, the group left for the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. They spent the evening learning, enjoying the … Continue reading Welcome New Americorps Team!
Safe in the Sound Prepares the Community
Safe in the Sound, a three-year regional preparedness campaign to better prepare individuals in the Puget Sound area, is in full swing. By teaching residents how to Get a Kit, Make a Plan and Be Informed, the American Red Cross is taking solid steps toward making sure everyone is ready for when, not if the … Continue reading Safe in the Sound Prepares the Community
Chloe Clark Elementary
Huge thank you to Mr. Slater and the students of Chloe Clark Elementary School, who recently donated more than $2,800 for local family disaster relief. The students at Chloe Clark have been raising money for the local American Red Cross for a number of years -- we hope they keep up their fundraising spirit! Visit … Continue reading Chloe Clark Elementary
New Red Cross App Helps You Volunteer
The American Red Cross recently launched the Team Red Cross App, which allows people to sign up to help, get an overview on basic tasks and receive notifications about Red Cross disaster volunteer opportunities in their community. “When people see the Red Cross responding to emergencies, they often want to help but don’t know how,” … Continue reading New Red Cross App Helps You Volunteer
A Red Cross Love Story
Chris Bender and Jessica Hurst, two former AmeriCorps members who met at the Seattle Red Cross got married in Snohomish last weekend. In addition to being registered at the usual places, they're encouraging donations to the Seattle Red Cross in honor of where they met. The couple currently lives in Boston, where Chris provided first … Continue reading A Red Cross Love Story
AmeriCorps Goodbye
Yesterday we celebrated our regional AmeriCorps members as they head toward their next adventures. Can't believe it's been 10 1/2 months already! We are so thankful for all of their service, extra hours and changes they have brought to the local Red Cross. During their term of service they worked a total of 33,522.25 hours, … Continue reading AmeriCorps Goodbye
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