By Dale Steinke Edited by Nancy Waddell Early one evening during a family gathering of more than a dozen people in Everett, the Hoffman family started a fire in a basement wood-burning stove to heat their home. “All of a sudden I had someone knocking at my door saying my chimney was on fire,” Linda … Continue reading Smoke alarms installed by Red Cross comfort Everett family
Why I Volunteer: Jessie Rounsley
My name is Jessie Rounsley and I got started with the American Red Cross in May of 2016 as an intern in Sioux Falls, SD. I chose to get involved with the American Red Cross because I thought they had an amazing mission, and that it was an organization with which I could make an … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Jessie Rounsley
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!
New Partnership Grows from Ashes
Red Cross works Hand in Hand with service organizations to better support local communities.
New Smoke Alarms Brighten Family Shelter
Written by: Nashika Stanbro Edited by: Nancy Waddell Usually, volunteers with the Red Cross Home Fire Campaign visit single family residences to install smoke alarms and educate residents on fire safety. But recently, Snohomish County volunteers were able to extend this service to a transitional housing shelter. Red Cross volunteers Kathy and Richard Kennard … Continue reading New Smoke Alarms Brighten Family Shelter
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