In August, Red Cross asked the public to try camping in their own backyards with only the contents of their preparedness kits. Named Camp Prepare, this event helped people see […]

It was a typically busy evening during an especially busy time. Felecia Taylor was cooking hamburgers for her sons, Marquavious, 14, and Martayvious, 10, on a warm September evening. The […]

Shifted Buildings and Decimated Palm Trees “It was a life-changing experience, and I would go back in an instant.” — Cyndi Dahl, Red Cross Disaster Relief Worker and Executive Director […]

Travelers should plan ahead and expect delays as they head to destinations PORTLAND, Ore., November 20, 2017 — Millions of people are expected to travel over the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, […]

American Red Cross Hero Awards 2018: Nominations Open Honor people who have exemplified courage, kindness, selflessness and bravery by nominating them for a prestigious American Red Cross Hero Award. Each […]

As we celebrate 100 years of service to the region and launch headlong into the next 100 years, everyone here at the Red Cross is grateful for the opportunities to […]

“I Love You,” a Combination of the Letters I, L and Y      It was sheer coincidence that brought Red Cross Home Fire Campaign volunteer Derek Yeager to the […]

NEWS RELEASE Amid multiple hurricanes, wildfires, and a tragic mass casualty incident, 275 responders from Oregon and SW Washington have deployed to help at disaster relief operations in our region […]

Celebrate 100 years of American Red Cross services in Oregon and Southwest Washington and support those who have valiantly served our country. Donate toiletries for comfort kits for local veterans and veterans hospitals.  What: In honor of Veterans Day and our Centennial year, the […]

“I’ve heard stories of what the Red Cross has done to help people, but you don’t realize how valuable it is unless you’re in a situation where you really need […]