Author: Red Cross Cascades Region
Vintage A-Bomb Preparedness
With this summer’s return of Mad Men, everything’s going vintage. You can make your avatar, buy the clothes or, locally, attend the screenings. And, suffice it to say, Cross Blog […]
Instructor Training Courses FTW!
Did you know that the Red Cross offers classes that certify community members to become a Red Cross INSTRUCTOR? Some people that go through the program will end up working […]
Friday Final Fotos?
Alright, that was a lame attempt at alliteration, but there are some new photo albums to check out on Flickr! KGON (92.3 FM classic rock) had an awesome and incredibly […]
Friday Final Cut
Just a short final cut this week…perhaps no news is good news? 40 U.S. Billionaires Pledge Half Of Wealth To Charity — Would you take the pledge? Hands-only CPR, pushy […]
Sometimes it’s the little things that make your day.
I have a friend in Virginia who just recently put together her first emergency kit. This afternoon she sent me this text message: “So, a big storm knocked out the […]
In case you love Portland’s Art and Fashion shows…
Hey everyone! Who loves Portland’s downtown, artsy, funky, but classy scene?! Uh, everyone in Portland yes?! It’s a Thursday today, and not only is it Thursday, it’s the first Thursday […]
Giving Up For A Good Cause
What would you give up in order to make a difference? For me, it could be those non-fat vanilla lattes. In one week, we’re looking at about $10…and a lot […]
Billy Bob Supports The Red Cross — What About You?
When you think of Billy Bob Thornton, what come to mind first? His award-nominated acting in Sling Blade? His intense phobia of antique furniture? That he spells his last name […]
Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up
Welcome to the Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up, in which we consolidate the international Red Cross and Red Crescent news into one list of bite-sized links for you. It’s a non-comprehensive sampling […]
Fire Rages, Red Cross Responds
As I type this, there is a wildfire raging in Central Oregon. And, as I type this, the Red Cross is operating a shelter in Sisters for everyone who has […]