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Experiencing Where the Money Goes: A fundraiser becomes part of a disaster response team

Aug 9, 2013

Submitted by Rene Contakos  As a member of the fundraising team for the American Red Cross Cascades Region, I spend my time divided between the office, visiting donors and participating […]

Volunteer profile: Jeff Anderson – Manning the emergency desk

Aug 6, 2013

Our Volunteer Profile series, written by communications volunteer Patrick Wilson, offers a weekly glimpse at some of the incredible people who help to deliver our mission. We are grateful for […]

Volunteer profile: Jaime Follett Holds Down the Fort in Eastern Oregon

Jul 25, 2013

Our Volunteer Profile series, written by communications volunteer Patrick Wilson, offers a weekly glimpse at some of the incredible people who help to deliver our mission. We are grateful for […]

Congrats AmeriCorps Graduates!

Jul 19, 2013

This week more than 30 members of the Oregon State Services Corps graduated in Portland’s scenic Overlook Park capping off 11 months of devoted service to improving lives, strengthening communities […]

A Day of Deployment with the American Red Cross

Jul 5, 2013

As director of communications for the Cascades Region (Oregon and SW Washington), I went on my first disaster deployment last month. I received a call on the day before Father’s […]

2013 Annual Meeting

Jun 27, 2013

On Tuesday, June 25, the Oregon Trail Chapter recognized some of our amazing community partners and individuals during our annual meeting. We would like to thank everyone who attended this […]

Volunteer profile: Gabe Wihtol – First Aid Service Team (FAST) President

Jun 20, 2013

Our Volunteer Profile series offers a weekly glimpse at some of the amazing volunteers who help drive the American Red Cross mission forward. With nearly 1,200 in the state, these […]

Volunteer profile: Carol Gross – Mental Health Volunteer

Jun 13, 2013

Our Volunteer Profile series offers a weekly glimpse at some of the amazing volunteers who help drive the American Red Cross mission forward. With nearly 1,200 in the state, these […]

Red Cross Float Ready to Light the Night at Annual Starlight Parade

May 31, 2013

For the sixth year, the Red Cross is participating in the Starlight Parade, also known as the Portland Rose Festival’s brightest tradition. To learn about this Red Cross tradition, our […]

Volunteer profile: Carl Schellenger – International Tracing Services

May 23, 2013

Last week we started introducing you to some of the Red Cross volunteers in Oregon who help drive our mission forward. Through these glimpses into their work, you will see […]