Tag: donation
Breaking The Piggy Bank
I just had to share this with you guys… This little boy, Jamie, just now came into our office with a donation – of his own money – for the […]
A Note of Gratitude from Hillsboro
Yesterday, I opened a letter from Aglow International in Hillsboro, a small church that requested a presentation on emergency preparedness back in July (yes, long ago in that ’00 decade). […]
A New Year’s Tradition, In Photos
I’ve told you about our friends from the Weiss family before — as you might recall, they have a fascinating New Year’s tradition, for which they were nominated as heroes […]
A Non-Christmasy Holiday Card
I’ll admit it — I am generally not filled with holiday spirit. Yes, I’m the curmudgeon who snaps back with “Happy Holidays.” to your “Merry Christmas!” The one who gripes […]
Pop Tops With A Purpose!
When a donor dropped off 3,000+ soda pop tops, we weren’t sure what to do. Recycle for a little cash? Or make something truly unique? A little thinking outside the […]
Celebrate Typhoon! Tuesday
If you happen to live in the Portland area, this is just a quick reminder that today is Typhoon! Tuesday. And if you don’t remember what that means, it means […]
Getting Prepared For A Great Meal
Stop, Drop and (Salad) Rolls. Preparedness Pineapple Fried Rice. CPR Calamari. Molten Volcano Chocolate Cake. Clever names for items that 1. sound delicious and 2. benefit the Red Cross. That’s […]
SPAM Saves The Day
Have you ever tried SPAM? I have. In fact, I just ate some on Tuesday night — green eggs and SPAM, actually. If you haven’t tried it, it’s basically an […]
Fashion-Forward Philanthropy
Supporting the Red Cross is always in fashion. So, really, it’s a given that we’d partner with the upcoming Portland Fashion Week — hitting Swan Island on October 7-11. At […]
Cool Jazz For A Hot Day
It’s supposed to be a scorcher today, so I’m bringing you some sweet jazz that should help you cool off. Or at least “Take Five,” as it were. Why this […]