By Diane Toomey Photos by Karen Kim Shortly after Betty Young retired, she was channel surfing and came across a local ad seeking volunteers to make quilts for the Red Cross. Betty was interested in doing something to give back. In March of 1996 she joined eleven other women who met every Monday to sew quilts that … Continue reading Blankets of Comfort
Why I Volunteer: Chukwuma Nwabuokei
I volunteer with the Red Cross as part of a journey I started as a young boy living in Nigeria. The Red Cross has always stood out for me because of how far they go to assist people in need, from a small apartment fire to a war zone. I have been volunteering since June … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Chukwuma Nwabuokei
Wiring our Volunteers for Success
Hands-on technology infrastructure training comes to Seattle in March! Written by: Alyssa Christenson When a disaster hits the United States, people turn to the American Red Cross for the myriad of response and recovery services it provides. Some are easy to identify: establishing shelters, providing food and distributing emergency supplies. However there are many hardworking volunteers … Continue reading Wiring our Volunteers for Success
Spokane Area Community Partners Join Forces to Support Red Cross Wildfire Response
Wenatchee, WA, 10:30a.m., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015 Thanks to the generosity of the Greater Spokane community, KXLY4 television, and the Spokane Federal Credit Union, a total of over $10,000 was raised for the Red Cross Washington Wildfires relief fund on Thursday, September 3, 2015, during an all-day telethon on KXLY4. Alyssa Ando, a Greater Inland … Continue reading Spokane Area Community Partners Join Forces to Support Red Cross Wildfire Response
Volunteer Spotlight: Anne Isenhart
In 2013, Anne Isenhart was representing the Red Cross at an event in Bellingham when her husband called to tell her that their daughter was in the hospital after falling out of a second-story window. Anne didn’t want to abandon the newly trained volunteer at her side, but her manager, who happened to be at … Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Anne Isenhart
Preparing youth in Kitsap County
Our Youth Preparedness team teaches free classes to schools, Scouts and other youth groups. They teach four different classes, each designed to empower youth in our community to be better prepared for emergencies. Here's a look into our Youth Preparedness programs in Kitsap County: On December 18, Krystina Duckworth and Ari Hock presented Passport to … Continue reading Preparing youth in Kitsap County
Campaign Goal: Reducing Fire-Related Deaths, One Home at a Time
There were 351 residential fires last year in Seattle. That means that nearly every day, a home was damaged or lost. Even more frequently in Western Washington, Red Cross volunteers provided help to families who had lost their homes to devastating fires. The vast majority of these house fires were cooking related — a burner … Continue reading Campaign Goal: Reducing Fire-Related Deaths, One Home at a Time
Red Cross Helps Seattle Family Recover From Devastating Fire
On November 19, Verice Carter was at work in the University District when her neighbor called and said her house was on fire. Verice thought it was a joke. “I looked at my boss and said, ‘I guess my house is on fire,’” Verice said. “It was no big deal – I didn’t believe her.” … Continue reading Red Cross Helps Seattle Family Recover From Devastating Fire
Red Cross Comforted Disaster Victims in 2013
Red Cross Comforted Disaster Victims in 2013 A recap of the relief our dedicated volunteers and staff gave to thousands over the course of 2013.
American Red Cross NW Region 