Native American Heritage Month: Meet Lauren Snow

By Mark Walker This Native American Heritage Month, we’re highlighting those who play a pivotal role in helping the American Red Cross accomplish its humanitarian mission every day. This week, we’d like to highlight Lauren Snow, an AmeriCorps Member with Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) and a proud member of the Chickasaw … Continue reading Native American Heritage Month: Meet Lauren Snow

AmeriCorps Story of Service: Hanna Lingenfelter

As an undergraduate student, I studied Archaeology and Anthropology. Understanding and fleshing out the definition of culture is central to these fields of study. My understanding of culture and all that encompasses this sole word was pushed further in my graduate program as an Intercultural Studies student. Today, I believe that cultural competency is critical … Continue reading AmeriCorps Story of Service: Hanna Lingenfelter

Why I Volunteer: Joe Hardie

I initially reached out to the Red Cross because I wanted to give blood. But as I looked into their service opportunities, I found there were other ways to help that I hadn’t considered. I currently volunteer on Disaster Action Team (DAT) 6. We’re on call nights and weekends every sixth week. If there’s a … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Joe Hardie

Why I Volunteer: Tanya Puente

Humanitarian at Heart:  At the age of 15 I went on my first humanitarian trip to Romania; followed by 5 more throughout high school and just after. I found that I had a true passion for humanitarian aid/disaster relief and wanted to  do more of it. I joined the Red Cross in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Tanya Puente

Why I Volunteer: Melanie Cole

I initially came to the Red Cross in 2013 as an AmeriCorps member in South Puget Sound. Before then, I knew very little about the organization and how much impact it actually has on the communities it serves. I fell in love with the idea that I could take part in helping people in need … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Melanie Cole