Built in 1942 in just over 100 days, Vanport, Oregon, was meant to be a temporary housing project—a short-term answer to Portland’s wartime housing shortage. At its height, Vanport housed 40,000 […]

PORTLAND, Ore., June 28, 2017 — For many in the Northwest, the 4th of July holiday means enjoying the great outdoors, cook-outs with family and friends and fireworks celebrations. But […]

Do you want to help someone on what could be the hardest day of their life? Do you want to share compelling stories about the work the Red Cross does […]

Extreme temperatures are in the forecast for the weekend and the American Red Cross urges residents to be aware of the steps they should take to avoid heat-related illness. Follow […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]