“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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, […]

“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 […]