All Posts

Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up

Oct 21, 2009

Welcome to the Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up, in which we consolidate the international Red Cross and Red Crescent news into one list of bite-sized links for you. It’s a non-comprehensive sampling […]

Students: Enter The Safety Video Contest!

Oct 21, 2009

From Oregon OSHA: Cue the director; it’s time for high school students across Oregon to create a 45-second public service announcement promoting young worker safety and health. The top three […]

Is It Winter Yet?

Oct 20, 2009

There are many things I love about winter — hot chocolate, mittens, flannel jammies and woolly tights, to name but a few. Well, our friends at NOAA must be looking […]

Zombiefest: Virtual Gaming For A Cause

Oct 20, 2009

So, my twin brother plays Warcraft. Therefore, I know that people have fought demons, forged international alliances and even eloped on virtual landscapes. Much like Warcraft’s online world, a sim […]

The Office Takes On Community Service

Oct 20, 2009

Speaking of watching TV, I love this clip of the cast from The Office talking about the importance of community service. We already know that they host blood drives and […]

Watching TV Is Good For You

Oct 20, 2009

Yeah, I know. Watching TV is bad for your health — it stops you from getting outdoors and being active and it doesn’t challenge your brain. But if you watch […]

Mommy Questions? We’ve Got Answers…

Oct 20, 2009

If I were a new mom, I’d have lots of questions… Breastfeeding or formula?Cloth or disposable diapers? (Or better yet, these!)And, most important, where do I find the pinkest, poofiest […]

Inspirational Shopping

Oct 19, 2009

Shopping that inspires good deeds… the best kind of shopping! The need for volunteer blood donors is constant. Please make an appointment to donate blood. Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or visit givelife.org. […]

Calling All Single Guys!

Oct 19, 2009

If you, like Beyonce, have been wondering where to find all the single ladies, I’ve got the answer… …they’re headed to Singles CPR this Wednesday night! In all due seriousness, […]

Slideshow: “One Red Cross” Multi-Cultural Event

Oct 16, 2009

To remind us that we are part of a local, national and international organization, every year we invite staff to share their backgrounds, experiences and talents and to watch performances […]