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Tsunami Reveals Holes in Education and Communication
I grew up under a tsunami warning siren in Hawaii, and we knew full well that if the siren went off we were to check the local news. The difference […]
Grant Writing Workshop Coming To Portland!
Grant writers provide an indispensable asset for nonprofit organizations when locating project funding (for resources like initiating a new program, purchasing new equipment and even constructing a new building). If […]
The Importance of a Tsunami Plan
Many News stations are currently discussing how what happened in Japan could happen in the Pacific Northwest. Oregon also has two plates not too far off shore with the likelihood […]
Friday Final Cut
With the activities across the Pacific over the past 24 hours, a lot of Red Cross news and stories of incredible volunteers are making their way across the internet. Here […]
Tsunami Tips and Resources
(EDIT: The Tsunami threat appears to be over. However, the potential for strong aftershocks could result in more activity. If you are in a Tsunami Hazard zone, it is advisable […]
Making The Best of a Crappy Situation
You’ve gotta love human ingenuity. In the wake of the recent earthquake, many Kiwis were left without water to flush their toilets. Some have made the best of a crappy […]
Moonwalk Over To The 80s Flashback Blood Drive!
TOTALLY RADICAL DUDES AND DUDETTES NEEDED Break out your leg warmers and parachute pants on Monday, March 14 – it’s an 80s Flashback Blood Drive! From 1 – 7:30 PM, […]
Who Knew? Flu Season
There is nothing I don’t love about Yahoo’s Who Knew videos. So clever! So informative! So much fun to watch! To prove my point, here’s today’s effort, which focuses on […]
“Join the Red Cross” Youth Design Contest
It goes without saying that youth play a big role in the American Red Cross, as the foundation for future lifesaving efforts. From joining local Red Cross clubs aimed at […]