Author: Red Cross Cascades Region
Free Seminar: International Humanitarian Law
Have you ever wondered if there are laws of war? Is torture illegal? What are the Geneva Conventions? Are there protected groups during an armed conflict? If a child is […]
A milestone in tweeting, and a special Thank You!
Last night I was looking at the news and something struck my eye! In this new age of technology and social media, we are seeing all sorts of new ways […]
Help for Haiti from Portland and Beyond
The tragic earthquake in Haiti is like no other disaster in history. The ICRC and many other agencies are on the ground working tirelessly in the relief effort. In such […]
Eat Cupcakes, Help Haiti
Over the weekend, our friend Lisa Watson at Cupcake Jones organized a tremendous fundraiser for Haiti earthquake relief. Not only did she convince several other Pearl District businesses to donate […]
Update: Jordan’s Heading Home From Haiti
Remember my friend Jordan in Haiti? I know many of you have kept him in your thoughts over the past week, so I thought I’d provide another update. I heard […]
Waiting For the Call That Could Save His Life
Kenneth Branch used to play basketball everyday. It was his favorite activity, along with road tripping with friends. These days, instead of hitting the court or the road, Kenneth spends […]
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Today is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day… how will you celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King? At the Red Cross, we will be hosting a “Dr. Martin […]
Eat, Drink, Shop and Support Disaster Relief
Leave it to Portlanders to find creative ways to support disaster relief! – The PDX Neat Sheet has posted an ongoing list of local boutiques donating a portion of their […]
Breaking The Piggy Bank
I just had to share this with you guys… This little boy, Jamie, just now came into our office with a donation – of his own money – for the […]
Thinking Of Jordan In Haiti…
It’s one thing to see photos of a disaster. It’s another thing to know someone who’s on the ground. As I catch my breath after a busy morning, I’ve got […]