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Not Single? Try Couples CPR On V-Day
You really want to attend Singles CPR but, alas, your significant other thinks that’s a really bad idea. They should trust you, right? No?For the sake of your relationship, I […]
“The Red Cross Presence Made A Difference”
From Bob Skipper, Multnomah County Sheriff, to the Oregon Trail Chapter:
Safety Graphic Fun!
Remember when we posted this find from our warehouse? Here at the Red Cross, we’re all about staying safe. In fact, we put safety and prepareness tips in every issue […]
Dunder Mifflin: Questionably Prepared For Fires And Heart Attacks
I’ve determined that the writing team for NBC’s The Office reads our blog. I mean, did you see last night’s post-Super Bowl special? If you had, you’d know that they […]
Disaster Action Team Responses
On Jan. 30, 2009 a family had a fire in Tualatin. The family does have homeowners insurance but did need Red Cross assistance. When the American Red Cross volunteers arrived, […]
Singles CPR: Where Are The Girls At?
Just a note to say that the metrics are WAY off on our Singles CPR class. Right now, we’ve got a whopping 84% attendance from GUYS. This surprises me; perhaps […]
That Big Sports Thing This Weekend…
This morning, someone asked me if I liked the Steelers on my way into work. My response? “That’s a football team, right?” Clearly (and I’ve mentioned this on the blog […]
Did you know?
While reading this article about an Oregonian nominated to be the White House gardener, I learned this bit of historical trivia: President Woodrow Wilson brought in sheep to graze on […]
Hands of Peace
Okay, yes, Martin Luther King Jr. Day was 9 days ago… but I just now found the video that the Daily Astorian did for the super sweet Hands Of Peace […]
Video: Emergency Warming Centers
Check it out. Portland Foursquare Church made a video about their involvement in the emergency warming center efforts this winter. They have lent their building as a warming center location […]