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What Drives Red Cross Volunteers to Help those in Need

EDITORS NOTE: In celebration of "March is Red Cross Month" 2019, we are re-sharing a story that helps to explain the most important aspect of our organization, our volunteers. Why do they do it? What makes them give? One answer: AGENCY. Read on for more... By Gordon Williams Whether it’s aiding the victims of some … Continue reading What Drives Red Cross Volunteers to Help those in Need

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Answering the Call: New Exhibit Commemorates WWI at Red Cross National Headquarters

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the United States’ entrance into World War I and a time of phenomenal growth for the American Red Cross. This exceptional time in Red Cross history defined and helped create the organization we know today. To commemorate this event, a new exhibit, entitled Answering the Call, the American … Continue reading Answering the Call: New Exhibit Commemorates WWI at Red Cross National Headquarters

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Help Prepare Communities for and Recover from Disaster: AmeriCorps Members Wanted!

    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 Northwest Region is seeking enthusiastic individuals to serve as full-time AmeriCorps … Continue reading Help Prepare Communities for and Recover from Disaster: AmeriCorps Members Wanted!

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100 Year Anniversary of the American Red Cross WWI Army & Navy Relief Fund Drive in Seattle

by Amy McCray In 1917, as the United States was sending troops to France to fight in World War I, President Woodrow Wilson called upon the American people to give generously in a spirit of patriotic sacrifice to support the nation in its war efforts.  He stated that, “by virtue of my authority as President … Continue reading 100 Year Anniversary of the American Red Cross WWI Army & Navy Relief Fund Drive in Seattle

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Enriching the Education of Student Nurses

By: Dale Steinke Edited by: Betsy Robertson Photos by: Tina Piaskowski Using the power of music to heal veterans, a group of Gonzaga seniors are getting unique career experience through a 10-week Red Cross student nursing program. For their rotation, Lauren Shaughnessy, Jill Kaltenecker, Abbey Jones and Madalyn Crosse are spending the last semester of … Continue reading Enriching the Education of Student Nurses

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Hero Care Network – Helping Military Families in Need

By: Amy McCray During the American Civil War, Clara Barton worked to bring supplies and supportive services to the soldiers in the field.  One of the services that she provided involved correspondence between those soldiers, their families, and friends back home.  By establishing the American Red Cross in 1881, Barton laid the foundation for one … Continue reading Hero Care Network – Helping Military Families in Need