95-year-old veteran is also a regular blood donor

By Ray Lapine  In August of 1945, Carl Garrison was a nineteen-year-old Marine deployed to Okinawa where forces were massing to invade the Japanese Home Islands. He was there when President Truman ordered atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Soon after those attacks, Japan surrendered, ending World War II before the planned invasion could … Continue reading 95-year-old veteran is also a regular blood donor

Tacoma Mayor proclaims March as Red Cross Month in the city

Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards proclaims March as Red Cross Month in the city of Tacoma during the virtual city council meeting on March 2 By Abby Lutz Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards proclaimed March 2021 as Red Cross Month in the city of Tacoma during Tuesday night’s virtual City Council Meeting. “I encourage community members to … Continue reading Tacoma Mayor proclaims March as Red Cross Month in the city

10 tips on Building Resiliency

by Wren Hudgins, PhD, Supervisor, Disaster Mental Health, American Red Cross 1. Make connections Traditional ways and new electronic waysPlanned and spontaneousBiggest return on your resiliency investment 2. Avoid seeing crises as insurmountable Focus on what you can controlBecome aware of straying into territory you can’t control; manually re-focusYou can’t control disasters; only reactions to … Continue reading 10 tips on Building Resiliency

How to safeguard your home from electrical fires

By Gordon Williams Here’s a three-step exercise that just might reduce the risk of a fire in your home. Without looking, estimate how many devices in your home run on electrical current  —from lamps to laptops to your electric can-opener.Walk through your home and count how many electric-powered devices you have. Chances are there are … Continue reading How to safeguard your home from electrical fires

The life-saving potential of Red Cross learn-to-swim Scholarships

By Gordon Williams The American Red Cross Aquatics Centennial Campaign goal is to reduce deaths by drowning, by making low-cost swim and water safety lessons widely available in cities and towns all over the United States. This summer the campaign will make a splash in Seattle, at the Tukwila Pool, to offer learn-to-swim scholarships to … Continue reading The life-saving potential of Red Cross learn-to-swim Scholarships

Helping Military Families while Loved Ones are Away

By Amy McCray   Military deployment is stressful for all involved and the absence of a parent can be especially difficult for young children.  The Flat Daddies and Flat Mommies program helps to alleviate some of that stress by producing life-size, from-the-waste-up photos of parents who are actively serving overseas.  These photos help younger children and families cope with the emotional strain of … Continue reading Helping Military Families while Loved Ones are Away