The Harlem Globetrotters dribbled their way into Seattle this weekend to provide family-friendly entertainment and to contribute to the efforts of the Red Cross to help communities across the Pacific Northwest prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters big and small. By Chris Granville It was a nail-biter of a game as the Harlem … Continue reading The Harlem Globetrotters Entertain in Seattle and Assist the Red Cross
Preparing the Peninsulas: Recruitment and Training Workshops
When large weather events strike Western Washington, our Pacific Ocean coastline often bears the brunt of the storm. Strong winds and heavy rains have the potential to cause significant damage and impact the people who live there. In addition to the coastline, Clallam and Jefferson Counties include the Olympic Mountains and Rainforest, the Straits of … Continue reading Preparing the Peninsulas: Recruitment and Training Workshops
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
Typhoon Relief at Seahawks Game
The American Red Cross Western Washington Region will be collecting donations for Typhoon Haiyan relief at CenturyLink Field as the Seahawks take on the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation will match each dollar raised at the game.If you are supporting the Seahawks at the Field on Sunday, be sure to stop … Continue reading Typhoon Relief at Seahawks Game
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