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Know before You Go

Feb 15, 2013

When I moved to Portland from Indianapolis a year ago, my primary concern about the 2,260- mile drive was whether or not I picked the right audio book. Fortunately, I […]

A Cabin in the Woods

Feb 15, 2013

While this cabin does have electricity and charm, it doesn’t have running water. As my first official post, I am going to invite you to join me as I travel to […]

Stand Clear … Charging … Shocking!

Feb 14, 2013

Dear Friends, My name is Julie and I am the communications specialist at the Oregon Red Cross. If you’ve ever looked at the top of this screen, you’ll notice that it says, […]

They’re back!

Dec 31, 2012

 Union Pacific delivers ERVs safely via rail Three of five Oregon Red Cross emergency response vehicles (ERVs) have returned from New York after travelling many miles from our local chapters (Willamette, […]

Who will be there to help?

Dec 20, 2012

The following excerpt was sent to first responders at Clackamas Fire District #1 in Milwaukie, Oregon, by a grateful family member. We are humbled and honored that the Red Cross […]

Find a penny, pick it up …

Dec 5, 2012

Students from Richard Smith’s third-grade class at Mill Park Elementary in the David Douglas School District presented Oregon Red Cross representatives with a check for $364 Friday morning at a […]

Civil War Blood Drive concluding with record breaking potential

Nov 16, 2012

 Mary Overgaard (right) and Kathy Brandeberry (left) Photo by Daphne Mathew The Civil War football rivalry is steadily approaching as fans anticipate the bowl game fates of their supported programs. […]

Civil War Blood Drive is in Full Effect

Nov 7, 2012

Only six days into the Civil War Blood Drive and over 2,400 people have cast their ballots. For some, the sweet taste of victory can only be felt by winning […]

Anticipation is High as the Civil War Quickly Approaches

Oct 26, 2012

November is already almost within arm’s reach and both Oregon football programs remain undefeated. National Title implications will likely be on the line this year if the Ducks and Beavers […]

Oct 24, 2012

Students “drop, cover and hold on” during the Great Oregon ShakeOut Disaster Dog, the Red Cross’s number one earthquake preparedness volunteer, made his way to Cascade Heights Charter School during […]