Tag: volunteers
The Key To Volunteering?
Pockets. Lots of pockets. That’s according to Andy, the ex-boyfriend who lives in the pit on NBC’s Parks and Recreation. And, once again, the Red Cross makes an appearance on […]
Sing, Dance, Volunteer
Wednesday is my new favorite night. Why Wednesday, you might ask, when it’s only half-way to the weekend? Because Wednesday, I might say, is the night I come home from […]
Blood Recipient Spotlight: Gordon Thornburg
One of the best parts about working for the Red Cross is getting to meet all of the amazing volunteers who dedicate their time, passion, and energy to our life-saving […]
The Office Takes On Community Service
Speaking of watching TV, I love this clip of the cast from The Office talking about the importance of community service. We already know that they host blood drives and […]
Watching TV Is Good For You
Yeah, I know. Watching TV is bad for your health — it stops you from getting outdoors and being active and it doesn’t challenge your brain. But if you watch […]
This Jeep Drives Into A Stairwell…
Sounds like the makings of a good joke…but it’s not. Last night, our disaster volunteers responded to an unusual call — a Jeep had been driven right into the stairwell […]
Volunteer For Our Warming Centers!
We’ve had really windy weather for the past few days, but it’s nothing compared to what we’ll probably be seeing come January. That’s why we’re planning ahead and recruiting volunteers […]
Disaster Response Update
October 4: Two fires in less than 12 hours! Disaster volunteers responded to a single wide trailer fire in Irrigon, Oregon. One adult and a child received help with clothes, […]
Disaster Response Update
September 29: Disaster volunteers responded to a single family house fire in Oregon City. A family of six adults and one child were displaced, with one adult hospitalized for smoke […]
This Weekend: Damascus Shelter Exercise
A fast moving wildfire has broken out in heavily wooded areas just 10 miles east of Damascus. Fifty residents will be forced out of their homes – would you be […]