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Together We Prepare Humboldt

Apr 10, 2008

As you know, last week our staff and volunteers orchestrated a massive outreach project in Humboldt neighborhood. (One of the neighborhoods we’ve identified from our response data as having a […]

Oregon Blood is Red Cross Blood

Apr 10, 2008

Reading Robin’s post about people with tattoos still being able to donate blood prompted me to share something: 97% of all the blood used by Oregonians every year comes from […]

Disaster Action Team Responses

Apr 10, 2008

On Wednesday, April 9, the Disaster Volunteers responded to a single family fire in West Linn. The Volunteers helped 2 adults with lodging and food.

About Tattoos

Apr 10, 2008

I almost forgot to post this…For the man that Dede talked to last weekend about still being able to donate blood if you have tattoos, here is the post with […]

More Gail McGovern News

Apr 8, 2008

A video from the woman herself: For her official bio, click here. For random tidbits that you won’t find on the press releases, follow Wendy’s updates here.

I’m Blogging Now!

Apr 8, 2008

OK, so at age 46, I am – at this very moment – writing my first blog entry in my life. My communications team has convinced me that I may […]

A Warm Welcome to Gail!

Apr 8, 2008

If you hadn’t already heard the news, this morning the American Red Cross announced the selection of our new President and CEO, Gail McGovern. Though she won’t start until June […]

Disaster Action Team Responses

Apr 7, 2008

The Clatsop County Disaster Team responded to a single family fire April 6, in Seaside. The responders helped 4 adults with food, clothing and motel.

Preparedness Fair

Apr 6, 2008

Yesterday was our preparedness fair at Humboldt Elementary. We had booths set up with first aid info, build-a-kit info, coloring activities for kids, and even a prize wheel. And of […]

Walk & Knock

Apr 5, 2008

Well, our feet are aching, but we’ve all got smiles on our faces. Today was a very rewarding day. We walked throughout the entire Humboldt neighborhood bringing hundreds of families […]