RedCrossNW Corporate Partener, Disaster Services

Amazon partnership bringing comfort to kids with autism spectrum disorder 

By Kristin Alexander  Staying in an emergency shelter can be overwhelming for anyone. Having just escaped a hurricane, wildfire, flood or other disaster, emotions are high. No matter how well they are run, shelters can be crowded, loud, and lacking the familiar comforts of home. For children with autism spectrum disorder prone to overstimulation, those conditions can be … Continue reading Amazon partnership bringing comfort to kids with autism spectrum disorder 

RedCrossNW Disaster Services

How Augie Berendsen survived the great November flood

Augie Berendsen points out some of the damage caused by flooding near his Everson home, November 18, 2021 By Gordon Williams  Augie Berendsen of Everson WA knew the flooding had become really bad when he began hearing calls for help from the fields outside his farmhouse home. It was dark on the evening of November 14th … Continue reading How Augie Berendsen survived the great November flood

RedCrossNW Service to the Armed Forces, Volunteers

How Veteran Eddie Ramos uses his Military skills to serve the Red Cross

After 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, Eddie Ramos is working toward a career in Human Resources while gaining experience as a Red Cross volunteer. By Gordon Williams  When Eddie Ramos of DuPont WA volunteered for the American Red Cross in April of 2021, he wove another strand in the ties that bind the … Continue reading How Veteran Eddie Ramos uses his Military skills to serve the Red Cross

RedCrossNW Service to the Armed Forces

Meet Joe Lusignan – a very busy Red Cross Volunteer and Veteran

Joe Lusignan, courtesy NBC Right Now, acting as a spokesperson for the Red Cross. By Gordon Williams  Joe Lusignan of Kennewick WA says he found himself “unexpectedly unemployed and with time on my hands” after losing the 2020 election for Benton County commissioner (by all of 47 votes). Wife Evelyn suggested he find some place … Continue reading Meet Joe Lusignan – a very busy Red Cross Volunteer and Veteran

RedCrossNW Corporate Partener

How Coinstar turns coins into cash for the Red Cross

A Coinstar Kiosk with American Red Cross on the screen, as seen at a Fred Meyer in Bremerton, WA By Gordon Williams  Chances are, you likely have more than a few coins--nickels and dimes or quarters and pennies--jingling in pockets and purses, gathering dust on a dresser or nestled with crumbs and lint under your … Continue reading How Coinstar turns coins into cash for the Red Cross

RedCrossNW Preparedness

Making the most of the Great Washington ShakeOut

By Gordon Williams Washington is earthquake country, which makes October 21st a red-letter day if you live within the reaches of the American Red Cross Northwest Region. That’s the date of this year’s Great Washington ShakeOut and an estimated 1.1 million residents of Washington and northern Idaho will spend time practicing the skills needed to … Continue reading Making the most of the Great Washington ShakeOut