By Amy McCray Trygve Anderson’s first interaction with the Red Cross was when he was stationed in the central highlands of Vietnam in 1969. He had just gone to sleep after coming back from an overnight perimeter patrol, and somebody came and woke him up. He had a message from the Red Cross informing him … Continue reading How Trygve Anderson’s service impacts Snohomish County and Beyond
Why Rick Isaacson Volunteers and Volunteers and Volunteers
EDITORS NOTE: February 1, 2019This week we learned of the unexpected passing of board member and disaster volunteer Rick Isaacson in Wenatchee. Rick was a truly passionate Red Crosser. He believed wholeheartedly in our mission and worked tirelessly to support every member of our team. He was an entertaining emcee at volunteer appreciation events, the … Continue reading Why Rick Isaacson Volunteers and Volunteers and Volunteers
Class in Session
By Mark Walker Photos by Michael Steed WENATCHEE – Just look up. That’s all nearly 200 Red Crossers gathered here had to do earlier this month to underscore that disaster can occur anytime, anywhere. On the second day of the American Red Cross’s Northwest Disaster Institute – with volunteers and staffers fully engaged in … Continue reading Class in Session
Keep Safe from the Growing Threat of Wildfires
By Gordon Williams The warning from Hilary Franz, Washington’s Commissioner of Public Lands, could hardly be more blunt: The state’s wildfire season is starting earlier and lasting longer and there are more fires now west of the Cascades. So how do you defend your home and family from the worsening threat of wildfire? How can … Continue reading Keep Safe from the Growing Threat of Wildfires
Why Dawnmarie Cooper Volunteers
By Dale Steinke Dawnmarie Cooper has always enjoyed helping people through volunteering. Joining the Red Cross has become yet another way for her to support the South Seattle community she has lived in for 30 years. Last fall, shortly after she retired from a career as a Washington State employee, she started taking a wide … Continue reading Why Dawnmarie Cooper Volunteers
Prepare for More and More Widespread Wildfires
By Gordon Williams Edited by Nancy Waddell Hilary Franz, Washington’s Commissioner of Public Lands, sees the outlook for wildfires in the state changing — and not in a good way. “The wildfire season in Washington is starting earlier in the year and going longer,” says Franz, who heads the Department of Natural Resources. And while … Continue reading Prepare for More and More Widespread Wildfires
Why I Volunteer: Juan Silva
A pre-planned visit to see family and friends in Puerto Rico in 2017 put me on the island in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Maria. There was so much work to be done and so many people to help. I needed to find an organization that would allow me to contribute to the recovery of a … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Juan Silva
We love our Red Cross HAMS
Patty and Ken and Ellen are part of a growing contingent of the Island County Amateur Radio Club members on South Whidbey. They also happen to be Red Cross volunteers. On Saturday, June 23, they joined Amateur Radio operators from throughout Island County for a national Field Day event from South Whidbey Community Park. Field Day is the year’s single largest, … Continue reading We love our Red Cross HAMS
Why I Volunteer: Karene Gibbs
I knew all about the Red Cross and what it stood for, long before arriving in the United States. I believe the Red Cross is one of the best volunteer groups to be part of. I love giving back to my community and helping others in need. It makes me feel happy inside to know … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Karene Gibbs
Support for Red Cross comes Full Circle
By Mark Walker - Red Cross volunteer, Bainbridge Island, WA When fire struck the home of Wenatchee's Savannah Melton last fall, the Red Cross was immediately there to help. Melton was already more familiar with the organization than most. Her employer, Circle K, and its employees have been longtime friends and supporters of the American … Continue reading Support for Red Cross comes Full Circle
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