By Gordon Williams The ambitious goal of the Red Cross Sound the Alarm campaign — which runs from April 28 through May 13 — is to install 100,000 smoke alarms nationwide in homes that don’t have them. Hitting that life-saving target will require the efforts of thousands of volunteers in every corner of the United … Continue reading Youth Will Play a Key Role in the Sound the Alarm Campaign
Red Cross offers Pet First Aid course and free app
By Susan Wyatt Edited by Nancy Waddell Would you know what to do if your cat had a seizure? What if your dog suddenly had trouble breathing? A sick or injured pet is traumatic not only for the pet, but for the whole family, and the Red Cross has everything you need to keep your … Continue reading Red Cross offers Pet First Aid course and free app
Why Gale Wick Volunteers
Gale Wick has been volunteering for the Red Cross for over 58 years. He is currently retired and lives with his wife in Wenatchee. Gale grew up in Montana and began helping others back in the 1960's during an ice storm. His family lived near a mountain pass and the Red Cross used their barn … Continue reading Why Gale Wick Volunteers
AmeriCorps Story of Service: Tiffany Westbrook
My AmeriCorps experience so far has been full of unexpected encounters with some of the most kind hearted and caring people I have ever met. On a daily basis I get to serve with people who are just starting to begin their journey with the American Red Cross and through that they get … Continue reading AmeriCorps Story of Service: Tiffany Westbrook
AmeriCorps Story of Service: Stephen Hatton
The second quarter of my ten-month AmeriCorps term is wrapping up, leaving me more comfortable with my day-to-day activities, more confident in my abilities, and more comfortable with life in Bellingham. During this service term, I have had the opportunity to serve with numerous volunteers in many different ways. What stands out to me, however, … Continue reading AmeriCorps Story of Service: Stephen Hatton
AmeriCorps Story of Service: Caitlyn Richter
My name is Caitlyn Richter, and I serve as the AmeriCorps Community Preparedness Coordinator at the American Red Cross in Wenatchee through the Washington Service Corps. One of the main parts of my position is coordinating and giving preparedness presentations to youth and adults in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan counties. My photo shows me … Continue reading AmeriCorps Story of Service: Caitlyn Richter
AmeriCorps Story of Service: Jack Rodman
Service has always been a huge part of my life. Even when I was younger I experienced public service through my parents who always put a large emphasis on helping others and giving back to the community. In fact, I would even go as far as to say that this exposure to service and seeing … Continue reading AmeriCorps Story of Service: Jack Rodman
AmeriCorps Story of Service: Anwishta Acharrya
My name is Anwishta Acharrya and I am an AmeriCorps Community Preparedness Coordinator serving at the American Red Cross in Seattle through the Washington Service Corps. In my position, I educate youths, adults and seniors on Disaster Preparedness with the goal of building a safer, better prepared, and more resilient community. I was recently inspired by a community event that I … Continue reading AmeriCorps Story of Service: Anwishta Acharrya
Why I Volunteer: Monty & Caitlin Burich
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 Tony Hillman Volunteers at the Red Cross — and Elsewhere, too
By Gordon Williams Just over 40,000 people live in Bremerton, WA, and Red Cross volunteer Tony Hillman may very well be the busiest of them all. Day job for Hillman, who is an accountant, is controller for Habitat for Humanity of Kitsap County. As a volunteer at the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas (KOP) Red Cross … Continue reading Why Tony Hillman Volunteers at the Red Cross — and Elsewhere, too
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