Author: Red Cross Cascades Region
RED CROSS HELPS PEOPLE DISPLACED BY APARTMENT FIRE IN NW PORTLAND
UPDATE: January 24, 2017 — After following up with people affected by the residential fire at 1800 NW Lovejoy, the Red Cross has determined there is no longer a need […]
Celebrating a Century: Linda Jager Five Decades of Service and Counting
An iconic picture of Linda Jager alongside an airman in Vietnam Over the years, the Red Cross in Oregon and Southwest Washington has been extremely fortunate to work with countless […]
Stay Safe During Winter Storms; Follow These Red Cross Severe Weather Safety Tips
The Red Cross urges people to take preparedness actions now and follow these winter storm safety tips. BUILD A KIT * Be sure you have non-perishable food items that can […]
Severe Weather Causes Increase in Red Cross Responses
January 1 through January 12, Red Cross has responded to more than 50 disasters, a 117% increase in responses when compared to the same time period last year. American Red […]
DAY OF SERVICE POSTPONED Due to the possibility of inclement winter weather and out of concern for the safety of our volunteers and staff, we are postponing our Day of […]
Attitudes of Gratitude
“My whole life I’ve heard about the Red Cross, but I have never experienced it. This could have easily been a stressful place but the Red Cross is so organized, […]
Fire Victims Find Relief with the Red Cross
“The things I was worried about—I don’t have to worry about. It really made the process a lot easier.” – Rick, Red Cross shelter resident. January 6, 2017—After an extremely […]
Shelter Open at 1314 SW Park Ave
Update: January 6, 2017 @ 3:10 p.m. PORTLAND, Ore. January 6, 2017– The American Red Cross, in coordination with Central City Concern and other community partners, has identified a new shelter […]
Red Cross Issues Cold Weather Safety Tips
With freezing temperatures, the Red Cross has issued the following cold weather and heating safety tips: HOME HEATING SAFETY When the weather is cold, the number of home fire incidents […]
Red Cross Continues to Assist Vancouver Residents Affected by Apartment Fire; Shelter Closes this Evening
UPDATE: VANCOUVER, Wash. December 31, 2016, 4:40 p.m. — The Red Cross continues to provide assistance to individuals affected by an apartment fire in 1000 block of NE Notchlog Dr, in […]