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Lend a Hand. Take A Class. Save A Life.

Jun 7, 2017

Whether you want to help keep your loved ones safe, aid someone at work, or use your training professionally, the American Red Cross can teach you the skills you need […]

Keep Yourself and Your Family Safe with these Summer Safety Tips!

May 25, 2017

Summer is just around the corner! As Oregon and Southwest Washington are experiencing our first heat wave of the year, and with Memorial Day coming up this weekend, it’s a […]

Thank You Volunteers

May 5, 2017

The Red Cross relies almost entirely on its network of volunteers to deliver relief at disasters, facilitate emergency communications for members of the armed forces, deliver preparedness education and maintain […]

April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month

Apr 14, 2017

It’s the Purr-fect Time to Consider Pet Emergency Preparedness (pun intended!) A large disaster or local emergency has the potential to affect the entire family. That often means that our […]

20th Annual American Red Cross Heroes Breakfast Honors Extraordinary People

Apr 4, 2017

A Hero, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, is defined as “A person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.” This sounds simple but not just […]

Red Cross Honors Local Heroes as Part of Centennial Celebration

Feb 28, 2017

The Red Cross will honor the heroic actions of local community members at the Hero Awards event in March. The event is part of the year-long celebration of 100 years […]

Feb 17, 2017

February 15, 2017 – Although the emergency evacuation order previously in place near the Oroville Dam has been modified to an evacuation warning, American Red Cross shelters in the area […]

Harlem Globetrotters Visit Portland and Eugene; Partner with Red Cross

Feb 7, 2017

The local Red Cross in Oregon and Southwest Washington (Cascades Region) has joined forces with the Harlem Globetrotters as its official charity partner through the team’s Great Assist initiative. The […]

After Flurry of Winter Tornadoes, Volunteers Spring into Action

Jan 31, 2017

“People have lost absolutely everything.  A lot of these people don’t have a home. Taking them a meal seems like something really small, but to them it is big.  They’re […]

Celebrate Red Cross with the Portland Trail Blazers

Jan 30, 2017

March is Red Cross Month! Join us for another thrilling night of basketball at American Red Cross Night at the Moda Center on March 25th. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to enjoy […]