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Registration is Open for Leadership Development Conference December-22-2009

The 2010 Leadership Development Conference has been scheduled for February 20 - 21 at the Water Resource Center and registration is now open. For all the details about the conference and the reg

Red Cross Responds to Fire in Longview December-3-2009

(LONGVIEW, Wash. – Nov. 20, 2009 – 3:45 p.m.) Southwest Washington Red Cross Three local Red Cross volunteers mobilized at 11:00 a.m.in a Disaster Action Team (DAT) Rig

Red Cross Responds to Skamania County Multiplex Fire October-23-2009

(LONGVIEW, Wash. – Oct. 23, 2009 – 11:45 a.m.) Southwest Washington Red Cross

Four Red Cross volunteers mobilized at 9:00 a.m. in a Disaster Action Team (DAT) Rig ye

Learn About Red Cross Response to American Samoa Tsunami Disaster October-22-2009

Watch and listen: American Red Cross Response

Our Mission

The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

Awards and Community Outreach

Hero Sponsors 2010

Presenting Sponsor

Fred Meyer is the Presenting Sponsor for the March 12, 2010 Heroes Breakfast. Presenting Sponsor is the highest level of donor support available for this signature fundraising event.

Thank you Fred Meyer for partnering with your local Red Cross to save lives through prevention, preparedness and response!

Hero Award Sponsors

Thank you for for partnering with your local Red Cross serving Southwest Washington since 1917.

Tidewater: More than a Barge Line
Adult Good Samaritan Hero

Waste Connections
Water Rescue Hero

Corwin Beverage Comapny: Since 1941
Animal Rescue Hero

Vesta Hospitality
Workplace Hero

Rehrig Pacific Company
Youth Rescue Hero

Stichman Legal & Mediation Services
Fire Rescue Hero

Kaiser Permanente: Thrive
Youth Good Samaritan

American Red Cross Relief Effort in Haiti

How You Can Help

The American Red Cross and other agencies are deploying teams to coordinate humanitarian assistance and provide search and rescue services. The American Red Cross is releasing another $9 million in addition to the original $1 million for immediate response needs and deploying Relief Emergency Response Units to help with the urgent need for search and rescue activities.American Red Cross and its partners are focusing on priority needs: food, water, temporary shelter, medical services and emotional support.

For more details about the relief effort, read the full article.

Gifts That Save the Day

In this season of hope, give gifts in the name of your loved ones and provide help and hope to families in crisis all year long. Learn more.

Red Cross Partners with Clark County Public Health H1N1 Vaccine Clinic

Southwest Washington American Red Cross partnered with the Clark County Public Health and CRESA (Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency) in Vancouver, WA on Friday, November 6th, during a scheduled H1N1 Vaccine Clinic run by Clark County Public Health to serve the anticipated long line of citizens waiting for their dose. Read the whole story and see pictures.

Announcements and Red Cross Needs

Disaster Team Volunteers Needed

Disaster Services respond Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer experience as a disaster services team member? As a disaster team volunteer, you help in your community by responding to house and apartment fires while ensuring your neighbors are taken care of.

We encourage you to explore the opportunities available in Clark, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum, Pacific, Skamania and Clickitat counties in Southwest Washington. Contact Coral or visit Volunteer to learn more.

Donate Now

This time of year is particularly challenging for your local Red Cross because donations are down while disaster response needs are substantial. On average, once in every three days, your local volunteer disaster assist teams respond to a fire in Southwest Washington. These fires are single family or multi-unit apartment fires. We respond to fires in Clark, Cowlitz, Pacific, Wahkiakum, Skamania and Klickitat counties in Southwest Washington. Disaster services are free - always. Please DONATE TODAY and make a difference in the life of those displaced or affected by fire in your community.

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