Tag: volunteer
John Sheehan Lives His Passion for Serving
By Harriet Vanderbilt, Red Cross Volunteer “I have always had an interest in emergency community service”, declares John Sheehan. A Portland resident, John signed up to volunteer with his Neighborhood […]
Board Member Spotlight: Jesse Gordon Long Energizes Red Cross
Colleen Hathaway/Red Cross Cascades Region I recently chatted with Jesse Gordon Long, the newest of fourteen Red Cross Cascades Region board members, who graciously gave me some of his time […]
Board Spotlight: Two new board members named Emily using their powers for good
Chelsea White/Red Cross Cascades Region The Central Oregon Chapter of the Cascades Region recently welcomed two new board members and although they are new to the board, they each have […]
Answering the Call: Coast Guard Veteran Bruce Hibbs’ Service after Service
Colleen Hathaway, Red Cross Cascades Region Coast Guard Service For 31 years, Bruce Hibbs served in the United States Coast Guard, contributing his knowledge and skills to an array of […]
From Peru to Ridgefield. Celebrating an Unforgettable Red Cross Experience this Hispanic Heritage Month.
Marisa Bevington/Cascades Region Volunteer “I had never found myself in a situation where people came to donate blood with a lot of willingness and joy to support people they don’t […]
Deploying to Maui: One Volunteer’s Perspective
By Colleen Hathaway/Red Cross Cascades Region The Hawaii wildfires devastating the state are the worst in Hawaii’s history and the deadliest fires in the United States in more than 100 […]
Cascades Region High School Graduates Share Past Experiences, Future Plans
Harriet Vanderbilt/Red Cross Cascades Region Three cheers to the 207 Cascades Region Red Cross graduating seniors! These ambitious and hard-working teens reflect on some of their highlight moments as they […]
Red Cross Volunteers Reflect on Critical Role in Disaster Response
Olivia Wolf/Red Cross Cascades Region A four-alarm fire around downtown Portland displaced more than a dozen residents of an old apartment building the morning of Tuesday, May 16. The fire […]
Passionate Volunteer Finds Career Fulfillment with the Red Cross
Harriet Vanderbilt/Red Cross Cascades Region Michael Mawdsley fell in love with the Red Cross at the tender age of 13. After volunteering at a local blood drive, he became enamored […]
Disaster Mental Health – A Vital Service
Colleen Hathaway/Red Cross Cascades Region What is Disaster Mental Health? Did you know that the Red Cross provides counseling services after a disaster? Disaster Mental Health, or counseling services by […]