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
How we served Ravon Wilson while in the Armed Forces
By Diane Toomey Communicating in our world of smart phones and social media has our friends and loved ones at our fingertips almost all the time. We forget the ease at which most of us we can find loved ones in times of an emergency. For our military families with loved ones who are serving, … Continue reading How we served Ravon Wilson while in the Armed Forces
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
Disaster Recovery: The Story We Often Don’t See
By Cassylee Mead When I thought of disasters, I always thought of hurricanes, floods, wildfires and tsunamis. However, my first disaster action team (DAT) call opened my eyes to all the ways the American Red Cross helps people. Of the 66,000 disaster responses the Red Cross carries out every year, the majority of them are … Continue reading Disaster Recovery: The Story We Often Don’t See
The Gift That Could Save Their Life (that you can afford)
By Kayla Ihrig Don’t tell your loved ones you care about them – show them. If you’re gift shopping, buy something valuable, inexpensive and unique: an emergency kit. <space> This season, I opted out of the overdone body lotion baskets and gift cards and bought my family members an emergency kit for their car. I … Continue reading The Gift That Could Save Their Life (that you can afford)
Giving Bigger
By Kayla Ihrig The day after Thanksgiving holds varied importance for everyone. Some people spend time with out-of-town relatives, indulge in holiday decorating or go shopping. The thought of Black Friday may make you roll your eyes, but it has always been an important day for my sister and me. I come from a large … Continue reading Giving Bigger
Pastor Earl Lane Welcomes American Red Cross to Pateros Community Church
By Robert W. Wallace/American Red Cross After only eight weeks as the new Pastor of the Pateros Community Church, Pastor Earl Lane found his community in disaster mode for the second time in a little more than a year. Last year wildfires devastated the town, wiping out the church parsonage and 43 additional homes, according to Lane. … Continue reading Pastor Earl Lane Welcomes American Red Cross to Pateros Community Church
Red Cross Service Centers
Red Cross Service Centers Reaching out to Fire Affected Communities The Red Cross has established service centers at the following locations: Red Cross Service Center – Red Cross Service Centers are open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and located at: Columbia 49ers located at 4984 Highway 25, Hunters, WA Pateros United Methodist Church, 124 … Continue reading Red Cross Service Centers
Resource List for Pets and Large Animals
Animal and Pet Assistance A resource list for those needing to care for pets and/or large animals Chelan area: Pets are welcome with the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society at 1474 S. Wenatchee Ave. Animal related issues for Chelan and Okanogan Counties should go to Wenatchee Humane which also serves as their animal control at 509 … Continue reading Resource List for Pets and Large Animals
Washington Wildfire Shelter Listing
Latest Shelter Locations For Those Affected by Wildfires in Washington and Idaho Panhandle A Safe Place to Stay in Times of Turmoil Red Cross shelters are open to all regardless of citizenship status. An overnight stay is not required. Shelters are a safe place to stay—day or night—and offer access to food, water, emergency relief … Continue reading Washington Wildfire Shelter Listing
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