It’s the Purr-fect Time to Consider Pet Emergency Preparedness (pun intended!) A large disaster or local emergency has the potential to affect the entire family. That often means that our […]

A Hero, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, is defined as “A person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.” This sounds simple but not just […]

The Red Cross will honor the heroic actions of local community members at the Hero Awards event in March. The event is part of the year-long celebration of 100 years […]

February 15, 2017 – Although the emergency evacuation order previously in place near the Oroville Dam has been modified to an evacuation warning, American Red Cross shelters in the area […]

The local Red Cross in Oregon and Southwest Washington (Cascades Region) has joined forces with the Harlem Globetrotters as its official charity partner through the team’s Great Assist initiative. The […]

“People have lost absolutely everything.  A lot of these people don’t have a home. Taking them a meal seems like something really small, but to them it is big.  They’re […]

March is Red Cross Month! Join us for another thrilling night of basketball at American Red Cross Night at the Moda Center on March 25th. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to enjoy […]

The ledgers documenting Japan’s seismic activity since 599 AD recorded no shaking on January 26, 1700. As the villagers of Kuwagasaki went about their daily activities, they couldn’t have known […]

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 […]

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 […]