Israel Arreola lives in Skagit County, WA. He is a high school student and active Red Cross volunteer. I was drawn to join the American Red Cross when I saw all the amazing things they were doing on a National level. I knew that I wanted to be one of those amazing volunteers one day, … Continue reading Why I volunteer: Israel Arreola
Snohomish County Board Member Eric Conley makes time for the community
By Gordon Williams A top priority for any Red Cross chapter is forging strong ties to the community it serves. That is why chapter boards of directors try to draw members who represent every corner of the community. Eric Conley, Fluke Industrial Group President That need to build a diverse board of directors explains why … Continue reading Snohomish County Board Member Eric Conley makes time for the community
For Jamie Gravelle, Hurricane Florence, a week at home and now Hurricane Michael
By Gordon Williams Jamie Gravelle, disaster program manager for the Snohomish County chapter of the American Red Cross, was in a two-day staff meeting in Everett WA when she got the call to deploy to the Hurricane Michael relief operation. Fifteen hours later, having skipped the second day of the meeting, she was en route … Continue reading For Jamie Gravelle, Hurricane Florence, a week at home and now Hurricane Michael
Saying Farewell to Snohomish County’s Chuck Morrison
By Gordon Williams - Red Cross volunteer, Bremerton, WA Edited by Colin Downey When Chuck Morrison took over as executive director of the Snohomish County chapter of the American Red Cross 14 ½ years ago, he had some work to do. The chapter, based in Everett, WA - one of the seven chapters that … Continue reading Saying Farewell to Snohomish County’s Chuck Morrison
AmeriCorps Story of Service: Jessie Rounsley
The American Red Cross is known for many different things - disaster relief, fundraising, and of course - blood drives. The blood collected at these drives supplies 45% of transfused blood nationwide. Being one of the only agencies in the country that hosts blood drives, it’s a big deal when you get to host or … Continue reading AmeriCorps Story of Service: Jessie Rounsley
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
Edmonds Students help Red Cross “Save-a-Life”
The Red Cross, Premera Blue Cross, Edmonds Community College, and a handful of enthusiastic students bring CPR training to Snohomish County.
The Evolution of Red Crosser Kelli Thode
From donor to volunteer and soon to be board member, Kelli Thode embraces the Red Cross in both personal and professional life.