By Gordon Williams It’s no coincidence that Chet Roshetko will spend this Veterans Day serving as a board member for the American Red Cross Greater Inland and Northwest Chapter, in Spokane. Chet is a military veteran, having served 27 ½ years in the Air Force. The fact that his chapter’s board traditionally has a member … Continue reading Service After Service: Spokane Veteran Chet Roshetko
Why I Volunteer: Karen Boone
By Gordon Williams Karen Boone is a Red Cross volunteer, newly appointed to the role of Community Volunteer Lead and Co-Chair of the DEI Committee for Greater Inland Northwest For volunteer Karen Boone of Spokane WA, the new Diversity and Inclusion initiative from the American Red Cross is almost more of a passion project. Boone volunteers … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Karen Boone
Lacey Shoemaker: volunteer turned employee and back again
By Emily Thornton, Red Cross volunteer Lacey Shoemaker will take 11 years of Red Cross experience to a new role with Wisconsin Emergency Management. She answered the phone in the middle of the night on Sept. 23, 2016, and thus began a deployment of American Red Cross workers to the Cascade Mall shooting. “As soon … Continue reading Lacey Shoemaker: volunteer turned employee and back again
Going Aloft with the Air Force is just part of Megan Snow’s Job
By Gordon Williams Megan Snow says that getting a close-up view of an Air Force F-16 fighter jet being refueled in mid-air was a totally thrilling experience. She was sprawled on her stomach in the tail of the refueling plane, with the F-16 just 20 feet away, going 500 miles an hour. Next to her … Continue reading Going Aloft with the Air Force is just part of Megan Snow’s Job
10 Ways to Make the Most of Fire Prevention Week
By Gordon Williams Fire Prevention Week runs from October 7th through the 13th this year, and there is reason enough for every American family to make plans to mark the week. The aim of Fire Prevention Week is to reduce death and injury from home fires. When it comes to fires in the home, the … Continue reading 10 Ways to Make the Most of Fire Prevention Week
Helping Military Families while Loved Ones are Away
By Amy McCray Military deployment is stressful for all involved and the absence of a parent can be especially difficult for young children. The Flat Daddies and Flat Mommies program helps to alleviate some of that stress by producing life-size, from-the-waste-up photos of parents who are actively serving overseas. These photos help younger children and families cope with the emotional strain of … Continue reading Helping Military Families while Loved Ones are Away
AmeriCorps Story of Service: Tiffany Westbrook
My AmeriCorps experience so far has been full of unexpected encounters with some of the most kind hearted and caring people I have ever met. On a daily basis I get to serve with people who are just starting to begin their journey with the American Red Cross and through that they get … Continue reading AmeriCorps Story of Service: Tiffany Westbrook
Why I Volunteer: Laura Morgan
I was drawn to the Red Cross because of its long history. I grew up in South Florida, so the Red Cross was always in the background during hurricane season, it is a household name. I knew the Red Cross had a tangible impact and I wanted to be part of that.Today, I am part … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Laura Morgan
Why I Volunteer: Albery Lockhart
Four and a half years ago I moved to Spokane, WA from Austin, TX. I always knew that I wanted to volunteer, I just needed the right opportunity. That came when the Red Cross launched its Home Fire Campaign in 2014. I work for PEMCO Insurance, so you can imagine home safety is pretty important … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Albery Lockhart
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
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