Monty and Caitlin are both are CPE (Community Preparedness Education) presenters. Monty is also trained to work in the Shelter and as a DAT team member. Their passion is meeting with communities, discussing their plans, and addressing their needs surrounding disaster preparedness. What better way to this then as a father/daughter team! Q: What drew … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Monty & Caitlin Burich
Why I Volunteer: Ken Hooper
What drew me to Red Cross most was the mission and the work this organization does with disasters and communities. After starting with the American Red Cross I got a chance to deploy and see how much we offer and support the community’s in the time of need. I work a full time job, but … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Ken Hooper
Why I Volunteer: Jennifer Beaty
I first started volunteering for the Red Cross when Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005. There was a shortage of Red Cross volunteers, I was a nurse, and I wanted to help. I keep volunteering because of the people I meet and because of the opportunity it provides to use my skills as a nurse practitioner. … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Jennifer Beaty
Why I Volunteer: Soniya Ahmed
When I moved from Edmonton in 2016, I was looking for a volunteer position. I knew about the Red Cross because I was a blood donor and hoped to volunteer one day. When I saw a Red Cross volunteer position posted online, I immediately jumped at the opportunity. Having a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Soniya Ahmed
Why I Volunteer: Joe Hardie
I initially reached out to the Red Cross because I wanted to give blood. But as I looked into their service opportunities, I found there were other ways to help that I hadn’t considered. I currently volunteer on Disaster Action Team (DAT) 6. We’re on call nights and weekends every sixth week. If there’s a … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Joe Hardie
Smoke alarms installed by Red Cross comfort Everett family
By Dale Steinke Edited by Nancy Waddell Early one evening during a family gathering of more than a dozen people in Everett, the Hoffman family started a fire in a basement wood-burning stove to heat their home. “All of a sudden I had someone knocking at my door saying my chimney was on fire,” Linda … Continue reading Smoke alarms installed by Red Cross comfort Everett family
How an Auction of Inmate Art will Aid Red Cross Hurricane Relief
By Gordon Williams Edited by Nancy Waddell Damage from the three hurricanes that struck the U.S. and possessions last August and September is put at $265 billion dollars by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Add billions more just from the California wildfires, and the damage caused by disasters last year was staggering. Equally … Continue reading How an Auction of Inmate Art will Aid Red Cross Hurricane Relief
Why Trudi Inslee became a Red Cross Volunteer
By Gordon Williams Trudi Inslee, wife of Governor Jay Inslee, is First Lady of the state of Washington. This year she is also a Red Cross volunteer, on a life-saving mission. Mrs. Inslee is honorary chair of the Sound the Alarm campaign in the Northwest Region of the Red Cross, serving Washington and the Idaho … Continue reading Why Trudi Inslee became a Red Cross Volunteer
A Leader in Diversity joins Increasingly Diverse Red Cross
By Gordon Williams The Red Cross, worldwide, operates on the foundation of seven fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality. While each of the seven has an important point to make, one central theme lies at the heart of all of them — the Red Cross is committed to providing its … Continue reading A Leader in Diversity joins Increasingly Diverse Red Cross
Why I Volunteer: Rachel Stapleton
I am a Social Worker by profession and have benefited from Red Cross services both personally and professionally. I was inspired to get involved. I volunteer with the Red Cross because I believe in the value and necessity of mental health services for all people including those experiencing unexpected events. I am currently part of … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Rachel Stapleton
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