By Kayla Ihrig, AmeriCorps member serving the American Red Cross NW Region Service work runs in the family for Elle Barnes (left) and Dakota Gates (right). Elle and her daughter Dakota are both currently serving their Washington communities through a term with AmeriCorps. Elle serves Tri-Cities with the American Red Cross in the Northwest region, in … Continue reading Mother & Daughter Simultaneously Serve Their Washington Communities
Filling in the Gaps with Missing Maps
By Jasmine Turner, AmeriCorps member serving the American Red Cross NW Region Recently, in the bustling University Village Microsoft store, people of all walks of life could be seen sitting in the back of the building, hunched and hyper-focused over their personal laptops as they worked towards their goal for the day: Mapping vulnerable, uncharted … Continue reading Filling in the Gaps with Missing Maps
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
Preparing youth in Kitsap County
Our Youth Preparedness team teaches free classes to schools, Scouts and other youth groups. They teach four different classes, each designed to empower youth in our community to be better prepared for emergencies. Here's a look into our Youth Preparedness programs in Kitsap County: On December 18, Krystina Duckworth and Ari Hock presented Passport to … Continue reading Preparing youth in Kitsap County
Recruiting AmeriCorps Members for 2014-2015 service year
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real difference in the community? Do you want to gain new skills and experiences? Are you passionate about empowering people to prepare for and recover from disasters and emergencies? The American Red Cross Western Washington Chapters is seeking 20 enthusiastic individuals to serve as full-time AmeriCorps … Continue reading Recruiting AmeriCorps Members for 2014-2015 service year
American Red Cross NW Region 