AmeriCorps Spotlight: Vince Aarts

Did you know that approximately 800,000 people have served as AmeriCorps members since 1994? As we wrap up AmeriCorps week, we want to thank all of our AmeriCorps volunteers who […]

Light falls from the sky

This article is part of Tricia Stone’s “What I Like About You” series of practical advice on preparedness tools. In my last post, I wrote about all the different kinds […]

AmeriCorps Spotlight: Karly Workman

Each year during AmeriCorps Week, the Oregon Red Cross recognizes the commitment of AmeriCorps members by highlighting the extraordinary impact these individuals make in our communities. AmeriCorps members have played, […]

A Culture of Preparedness

Today marks the two-year anniversary of the magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan. It’s estimated that nearly 19,000 people died or went missing due to the disaster and […]

Contest: A blast from the past!

When doing a quick search on eBay for “vintage Red Cross” I found this lovely image titled “1917 Nurse with Dog” As an organization that’s been around since 1881, that tiny […]

Beam me up! (A Red Cross Science Lesson)

“If the whole world catches on fire, at least we know that the satellites are safe.” These are the sorts of things Red Cross volunteers say when they are showing […]

Tomorrow’s Leaders

Lincoln High School students (left to right) Mallika Sharabu, Grace Rubenstein, Ruhika Prasad and Madison High School student Phoebe Huynh get ready to attend a club-to-club connection workshop. Last Saturday, […]

Happy Red Cross Month (and Happy Friday)!

I was trying to find the perfect post to celebrate Red Cross Month, and I can think of nothing more appropriate than the President Barack Obama proclamation, copied in full […]

Variety is the spice of lights!

Flashlights for your preparedness kit I am a “worst scenario” kind of person. Over 20 years in the fire service, and I have seen some terrible accidents, fires and preventable […]

Infographic Friday!

I’ve read studies that say Fridays are the best day to send e-mails because people are sitting around twiddling their thumbs waiting for the weekend. I also read studies that say that Fridays […]