Navigating the parking lot at Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial Veterans Administration Medical Center soon will be easier thanks to a free shuttle providing rides for visitors to and from their vehicles. The shuttle, donated by the American Red Cross, has been ready for service since December 2018, with the concept underway since late spring 2018, … Continue reading Ready to launch: Red Cross shuttle will serve Walla Walla patients and guests
Volunteering keeps resumes current, especially for military spouses
By Emily Thornton Jessie Bremer, displaying her work after a Healing Arts event with Veterans People probably know that service with the Red Cross has positive impacts for both helpers and the helpees, but few may realize how it can aid the professional lives of volunteers. Jessie Bremer, 25, began volunteering because she wanted to … Continue reading Volunteering keeps resumes current, especially for military spouses
‘Smartbadge’ speeds service delivery to Madigan patients
By Mark Walker Red Cross volunteers Don Long and Joe McNellis are used to ferrying patients around Madigan Army Medical Center, and having to return to their office for their next assignment. No more. The two Patient Escort Team volunteers and three other members have been outfitted with mobile communication devices in order to respond … Continue reading ‘Smartbadge’ speeds service delivery to Madigan patients
Why I volunteer: Israel Arreola
Israel Arreola lives in Skagit County, WA. He is a high school student and active Red Cross volunteer. I was drawn to join the American Red Cross when I saw all the amazing things they were doing on a National level. I knew that I wanted to be one of those amazing volunteers one day, … Continue reading Why I volunteer: Israel Arreola
Drake Walters knows first-hand why smoke alarms are life-savers
By Gordon Williams On one level, Drake Walters of Suquamish, Washington is just one of the thousands of individuals across the United States who install smoke alarms as part of the American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign (HFC). Drake is a volunteer in the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas Chapter of the Red Cross, headquartered in … Continue reading Drake Walters knows first-hand why smoke alarms are life-savers
Why I Volunteer: Pooja Minhas
Pooja Minhas, Volunteer A passion for helping my community drew me to the American Red Cross. Volunteering has always been something I enjoy doing and I wanted to continue making an impact as I went through college. I saw what the Red Cross did during Hurricane Sandy in my home state and it stuck with … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Pooja Minhas
The special gift Jan Mackem gives to disaster victims
By Gordon Williams Red Cross responders provide disaster victims with all manner of emergency supplies: blankets, clean-up kits, personal care items. But disaster victims on the Kitsap and Olympic peninsulas of Washington often get all that and something more: quilts made by hand by responder Jan Mackem and a half dozen of her colleagues. The … Continue reading The special gift Jan Mackem gives to disaster victims
Snohomish County Board Member Eric Conley makes time for the community
By Gordon Williams A top priority for any Red Cross chapter is forging strong ties to the community it serves. That is why chapter boards of directors try to draw members who represent every corner of the community. Eric Conley, Fluke Industrial Group President That need to build a diverse board of directors explains why … Continue reading Snohomish County Board Member Eric Conley makes time for the community
Why I Volunteer: Alyssa Higgs
Alyssa Higgs, Red Cross Northwest Region volunteer I was originally drawn to the Red Cross while applying to medical school. I was looking for a well known and established organization to volunteer with and give my application a boost. Three years later I feel like I am part of a community that has a real passion … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Alyssa Higgs
For nurse Danielle Jordahl, life is about service to others
By Kristin Alexander Danielle Jordahl Danielle Jordahl understands nurses. She knows all about American Red Cross founder Clara Barton. And she looks up to Florence Nightingale, who influenced the work of the British Red Cross. The Bellingham nurse and newly minted board member for the Red Cross chapter serving Northwest Washington shares not only her … Continue reading For nurse Danielle Jordahl, life is about service to others
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