Tag: SAF
Presidential Award Nominee, Jana Norton Inspires Volunteers Young and Old
By Red Cross Volunteer Isabella Fiello Written by Isabella Fiello The Presidential Award is a prestigious recognition for volunteers around the country; to even qualify, you must have completed over […]
Serving Those Who Served: Red Cross Volunteers Step Up for Veterans
Every year, as part of our commitment to supporting service members through our “Service to the Armed Forces” (SAF) program, Red Cross volunteers take part in “Stand Down” events across […]
Chaplain’s Red Cross Volunteerism Syncs with Coast Guard Duties
By Volunteer Harriet Vanderbilt Nearly fifty years ago, Chaplain Greg Kaminski began volunteering at the Red Cross as a water safety/lifeguard instructor. He continues to train instructors for numerous camps, […]
Red Cross Sends a Special Thanks to the National Guard Fighting Oregon Wildfires
By Rebecca Marshall Cascades Region Communications Director We wanted to thank our Army and Air National Guard members who’ve been activated to the front lines on the wildfires in Oregon […]
First Ever Red Cross Team Attends the Veteran Wheelchair Games in Portland.
By Rebecca Marshall/Cascades Region “When you are here, it’s your home away from home. You forget about your injuries and your pain,” says Marine veteran Luis Bernal who’s been coming […]
For Some Military Families, Hope, Comfort and Good News Comes with a Red Cross Smile
Story by Colleen Hathaway / Red Cross Cascades Region It’s not every day that Heidi Shuford can deliver good news. As a Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) […]
“The Only Thing That Rhymes With Elf Is Blelf.”
Look at all those cards! A whole table full! As promised, Julie and I set up a craft table in the lunch area today to make Holiday Cards For Heroes. By […]
Staying Connected With TroopTube
So you’re a fan of the Red Cross’ Service to Armed Forces on Facebook. You’ve already mailed your holiday card. Maybe it’s about time you made a video. According to […]
One Holiday Project I Don’t Mind Starting Early
If you’re like me, you cringe at how quickly all the billboards and store displays switch into Winter Holiday Mode the instant Halloween is over. I like to take things […]
Legislation Passes; $130M Heading Our Way
We received some very exciting news this morning…I’ll let GMcG share it with you: “In response to our request, Congress has passed legislation that includes a $100 million appropriation for […]