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Snow, Winds, Rain, and Floods, Oh, My! Blood Donors Needed.
Winter weather has taken its toll with a quadruple punch of snow, winds, rain, and flooding in the Pacific Northwest. Unfortunately, this nasty weather has led to numerous missed appointments […]
A Warming Experience…
At 9 PM, dozens of people are streaming through the just-opened doors of the Imago Dei Community Warming Center. We, on the inside, have been reminded of the time by […]
Why Do You Donate?
“Donating blood is my way of paying rent for living on earth.” …says Dolly, who hit her 100-gallon milestone this week during National Blood Donor Month. What motivates you as […]
Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up
Welcome to the Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up, in which we consolidate the international Red Cross and Red Crescent news into one list of bite-sized links for you. It’s a non-comprehensive sampling […]
Responding to Vernonia
THE OREGON RED CROSS IS RESPONDING IN VERNONIA In the wake of a powerful winter storm that has hit Vernonia and left 2 feet of snow on the ground, knocked […]
Emergency Warming Shelter Activated
The City of Portland has asked the Oregon Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross to open an Emergency Warming Center for the community tonight, January 16th, 2011, and we […]
Winter Storm Safety
Winter Storm Safety Checklist Winter Storm Safety Checklist [PDF] Winter storms are predicted for the Portland Metro area this holiday weekend, and maybe into next week. Storms here can range […]
Teen Battles Sickle Cell Anemia Through Education and Volunteer Efforts
Latay Hammick, 13, promotes the need for donors as she herself faces a blood disorder. Read Latay’s full story in The Skanner and give patients a fighting chance; donate with […]
Superstars of the Civil War Blood Drive
Students Shahnaz Mooney and Sarah Lowe prove that “leadership is life” with their volunteer efforts Of the millions of lifesaving blood donations made each year to the Red Cross, almost […]
Portland Apartment Fire Displaces Families
Oregon Red Cross Disaster Action volunteers are responding to an apartment fire on NE San Rafael. Two units were involved in the fire, however the Red Cross is also providing […]