Michelle Mallet is a Red Cross volunteer from Seattle, WA I volunteer in two ways for the American Red Cross Northwest Region. As a shelter worker in times of emergency, and also as a Youth Preparedness Presenter. I believe preparing kids for possible scenarios fosters a sense of resilience and self-assured strength. Knowing what to … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Michelle Mallet
The Red Cross Pillowcase Project returns — virtually
Evelyn and George Pentz participate in the launch of virtual Pillowcase classes in the Northwest Region By Gordon Williams and Darby Miller A Red Cross public service message, found on Facebook and elsewhere, makes the point that disasters don’t stop simply because we are living through the COVID-19 pandemic. It is precisely because we continue … Continue reading The Red Cross Pillowcase Project returns — virtually
Getting Prepared with Pillowcases
By Nihit Pokhrel This September, as part of National Preparedness Month, the Red Cross is gearing up for different ways to remind us that we must always be prepared. With students going back to school for the academic year, the Pillowcase Project – a preparedness education program for grades 3 through 5 – arrives at … Continue reading Getting Prepared with Pillowcases