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Harlem Globetrotters Visit Portland and Eugene; Partner with Red Cross
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
“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
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 […]
We need to talk. Our last Cascadia quake was exactly 317 years ago and we’re due…
The ledgers documenting Japan’s seismic activity since 599 AD recorded no shaking on January 26, 1700. As the villagers of Kuwagasaki went about their daily activities, they couldn’t have known […]
RED CROSS HELPS PEOPLE DISPLACED BY APARTMENT FIRE IN NW PORTLAND
UPDATE: January 24, 2017 — After following up with people affected by the residential fire at 1800 NW Lovejoy, the Red Cross has determined there is no longer a need […]
Celebrating a Century: Linda Jager Five Decades of Service and Counting
An iconic picture of Linda Jager alongside an airman in Vietnam Over the years, the Red Cross in Oregon and Southwest Washington has been extremely fortunate to work with countless […]
Stay Safe During Winter Storms; Follow These Red Cross Severe Weather Safety Tips
The Red Cross urges people to take preparedness actions now and follow these winter storm safety tips. BUILD A KIT * Be sure you have non-perishable food items that can […]
Severe Weather Causes Increase in Red Cross Responses
January 1 through January 12, Red Cross has responded to more than 50 disasters, a 117% increase in responses when compared to the same time period last year. American Red […]