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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 […]
Pay It Forward Today
Today is pretty cool…let me tell you why. Reason One: Many of you may have seen the movie or read the book “Pay It Forward”, a story about a young […]
Attention Filmmakers
MOFILM, a global film-making community, invited the Red Cross to participate in a video competition where aspiring filmmakers can create videos for big brands and social causes. The competition gives […]
Donate via Text
So, I was minding my own business when a altruistic question came to mind… Is there a way I can donate to the Red Cross via text message? Lo and […]
Treat yourself and support the Red Cross
Treat yourself to fine dining at Gracie’s Restaurant in Hotel DeLuxe, 729 SW 15th Avenue. Tonight only, 20% of all proceeds will support the Red Cross’s Oregon Trail Chapter. Gracie’s […]
A Future after the Flood
Married with a 5-year-old son, Freda Tremper and her husband typified a young couple just starting out. She was 28 he was 32. They owned a small home on Gertz […]
One Heroic Cat
Fellow cat people rejoice! Finally a feline is being honored as a hero. A cat named Nudge saved his humans from a fire by waking them in the night. And […]
Thanksgiving Safety Tips
This long weekend many of us are likely going to turn up the heat to cook a feast, a welcome contrast to the frigid weather outside. Cooking a turkey is […]
Given Freely– No Recompense
So, I was minding my own business when a foxy question came to mind… What one word describes the inside of a Red Cross Emergency Warming Center (EWC)? Racking my […]
Wednesday Final Cut?
So it’s not Friday, but it IS the end of the week around here, so I’m doing a special Wednesday edition of the Friday Final Cut. Here you go! If […]