One of the most gratifying and fulfilling feelings is giving back, knowing you can make a difference in a time of need and help others put pieces back together following a tragic experience. When I worked at Servpro Puyallup, it was my job to help people after a flood or home fire - but I'll … Continue reading Why Katie Nybo Volunteers
Why I Volunteer: Monty & Caitlin Burich
Monty and Caitlin are both are CPE (Community Preparedness Education) presenters. Monty is also trained to work in the Shelter and as a DAT team member. Their passion is meeting with communities, discussing their plans, and addressing their needs surrounding disaster preparedness. What better way to this then as a father/daughter team! Q: What drew … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Monty & Caitlin Burich
Why I Volunteer: Rocky Fong
I first joined the Red Cross when I was in middle school back in Hong Kong. It inspired me to see volunteers always respond with aid when it was needed, almost like summoning heroes -- I wanted to be part of that as well. As I grew older and gained a better understanding of the … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Rocky Fong
Why I Volunteer: Holly Thode
I was introduced to the Red Cross through my work and family, but I was drawn to volunteering because of the opportunity to help other people. When my company, Paul Davis Restoration, started getting more involved with the Red Cross, I got to see more of what volunteers were actually doing - how much their work … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Holly Thode
Why I Volunteer: Summer Warfield
While watching the news during Hurricane Katrina I knew I needed to get involved in some way to help. Once my kids were a bit older I researched organizations that help during disasters and the Red Cross kept coming up. The more I read, the more I wanted to join. In my initial interview, I … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Summer Warfield
Why I Volunteer: Jessica English
I came to the Red Cross after experiencing how close to home wildfires can hit and effect a community. I wanted to be a part of the regrouping and rebuilding efforts and I loved what the Red Cross was doing on the front lines. Sometimes first aid organizations get a bad rap for various things, … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Jessica English
Answering the Call: New Exhibit Commemorates WWI at Red Cross National Headquarters
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the United States’ entrance into World War I and a time of phenomenal growth for the American Red Cross. This exceptional time in Red Cross history defined and helped create the organization we know today. To commemorate this event, a new exhibit, entitled Answering the Call, the American … Continue reading Answering the Call: New Exhibit Commemorates WWI at Red Cross National Headquarters
Helping After Two Hurricanes in the Virgin Islands
By Gordon Williams Photos by Amelia Iraheta Amelia Iraheta of Seattle finds conditions harsh on St. Thomas, where she is part of the American Red Cross relief operation in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Wrecked homes and flooded streets are everywhere; there still are power lines down and there is a curfew to keep cars off … Continue reading Helping After Two Hurricanes in the Virgin Islands
How the Red Cross tends to Spiritual and Physical Needs
By Gordon Williams Pictures by Tim Serban Most disaster victims need more than just a meal and a safe place to sleep, says Portland, OR based Red Cross service area leader Tim Serban. They also need emotional and spiritual support to help them get through an ordeal that threatens to tear their lives apart. … Continue reading How the Red Cross tends to Spiritual and Physical Needs
Local Survivor Combats Risk with Readiness
By: Sara Shager The Red Cross recently installed smoke alarms in several mobile homes in the Port Susan Camping Club in Tulalip, Washington. The need for working smoke alarms in close-quartered camping clubs is extremely high. The forest surrounding the club increases the risk of fires spreading from home to home. As volunteers finished one … Continue reading Local Survivor Combats Risk with Readiness
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