August 20, 2017 at 10:10 p.m. The American Red Cross continues to provide shelter and aid to people displaced by wildfires throughout Oregon. The Red Cross shelter, established because of […]

Portland, August 20, 2017 Finally, the moment is upon us. The Total Solar Eclipse of 2017 will soon stretch its 62-mile path across the earth, a rare celestial event that […]

August 18, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. The American Red Cross continues to operate wildfire evacuation shelters due to wildfires affecting thousands of acres in Central and Southern Oregon.  The Red […]

Triple digit temperatures are expected across the region this week and in order to stay safe, the American Red Cross urges residents to be aware of the steps they should […]

As you may have already heard, a large portion of Oregon will be in the path of a total solar eclipse that will happen on August 21, 2017.  Depending on […]

Built in 1942 in just over 100 days, Vanport, Oregon, was meant to be a temporary housing project—a short-term answer to Portland’s wartime housing shortage. At its height, Vanport housed 40,000 […]

PORTLAND, Ore., June 28, 2017 — For many in the Northwest, the 4th of July holiday means enjoying the great outdoors, cook-outs with family and friends and fireworks celebrations. But […]

Do you want to help someone on what could be the hardest day of their life? Do you want to share compelling stories about the work the Red Cross does […]

Extreme temperatures are in the forecast for the weekend and the American Red Cross urges residents to be aware of the steps they should take to avoid heat-related illness. Follow […]

Whether you want to help keep your loved ones safe, aid someone at work, or use your training professionally, the American Red Cross can teach you the skills you need […]