I am Wendlamita Fatim Ouedraogo. I am from Burkina Faso, a West African Country. I enjoy travelling the world to discover new cultures. That is the reason why, after living several years in Europe, I decided to move to the US and have been living here for 2 years now. I am currently working in … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Wendlamita Ouedraogo
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
Why I Volunteer: Rene Caro
I decided to reach out to the American Red Cross because, given I am currently in my post-undergraduate gap years, it will be a great stepping stone on my journey to medical school. Pursuing a career in medicine requires endurance. Not only does it require passion and a knack for the material but, it takes … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Rene Caro
Help Prepare Communities for and Recover from Disaster: AmeriCorps Members Wanted!
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real difference in the community? Do you want to gain new skills and experiences? Are you passionate about empowering people to prepare for and recover from disasters and emergencies? The American Red Cross Northwest Region is seeking enthusiastic individuals to serve as full-time AmeriCorps … Continue reading Help Prepare Communities for and Recover from Disaster: AmeriCorps Members Wanted!
Enriching the Education of Student Nurses
By: Dale Steinke Edited by: Betsy Robertson Photos by: Tina Piaskowski Using the power of music to heal veterans, a group of Gonzaga seniors are getting unique career experience through a 10-week Red Cross student nursing program. For their rotation, Lauren Shaughnessy, Jill Kaltenecker, Abbey Jones and Madalyn Crosse are spending the last semester of … Continue reading Enriching the Education of Student Nurses
Helping behind the scenes in Louisiana
By Amy McCray Edited by Nancy Waddell This past summer the nation watched anxiously as a catastrophic flood devastated southern Louisiana. More than 31 inches of rain fell in 15 hours, producing 7.1 trillion gallons of water, three times as much as Hurricane Katrina. Over 30,000 residents were displaced and over 11,000 sought refuge in … Continue reading Helping behind the scenes in Louisiana
Spokane Area Community Partners Join Forces to Support Red Cross Wildfire Response
Wenatchee, WA, 10:30a.m., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015 Thanks to the generosity of the Greater Spokane community, KXLY4 television, and the Spokane Federal Credit Union, a total of over $10,000 was raised for the Red Cross Washington Wildfires relief fund on Thursday, September 3, 2015, during an all-day telethon on KXLY4. Alyssa Ando, a Greater Inland … Continue reading Spokane Area Community Partners Join Forces to Support Red Cross Wildfire Response
American Red Cross NW Region 