Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces - Spokane

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Northwest Washington chapter board members leave legacy

redcrossnw.org Dan Templeman, Darren Redick and current Board Chair, Rob Muszkiewicz, practice safe social distancing while saying goodbye and thank you for their years of Red Cross service By Kristin Alexander&n…

Need for Volunteers

Experts say we are in for a busy wildfire season this summer and the American Red Cross needs volunteers to help.

redcross.org Our need for volunteers is urgent and continues to evolve with the Coronavirus health crisis. Opportunities include supporting blood donations and virtual volunteer positions you can do from home.

Sewing a promise

Puget Sound area veterans are sporting new cloth masks adorned with the Stars and Stripes this Fourth of July thanks to the efforts of a Lynnwood Vietnam War veteran known as “Andy” read more about it below!

redcrossnw.org By Mark Walker Puget Sound area veterans are sporting new cloth masks adorned with the Stars and Stripes this Fourth of July thanks to the efforts of a Lynnwood Vietnam War veteran. That veteran, w…

The Red Cross Pillowcase Project returns — virtually

📢 Our Pillowcase Project is back, virtual this time, and ready to prepare your kid(s) for an emergency.
Classes start in earnest next month, let us know if you have a student or group interested in this FREE curriculum.

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redcrossnw.org Evelyn and George Pentz participate in the launch of virtual Pillowcase classes in the Northwest Region By Gordon Williams and Darby Miller A Red Cross public service message, found on Facebook and…

Water safety reminders from Spokane's water rescue team - KXLY

kxly.com Temperatures are heating up to near 90s over the next couple days. You might want to cool down in the water. Several public pools are closed this summer because of COVID-19, which leaves us with our local rivers and lakes.

PTSD Awareness Day: Talking About a Silent Disorder

Did you know that service members are one of the most vulnerable populations when it comes to stress-related illnesses like PTSD? That's why we're providing free stress, trauma and mind-body workshops to help military and veteran communities cope with emotional and mental health issues associated with PTSD. Tap here to learn more.

redcross.org American Red Cross helping military and veteran communities Affected by PTSD.

Volunteers muster to help Veterans Cemetery

Red Cross volunteers are now in charge of beautifying 120-acres of the Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake. Would you like to help? See the link for more information 🇺🇸
Washington State Veterans Cemetery, Medical Lake, Spokane County

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VFW Post 51

Saturday is coming and we will be having another grocery giveaway at VFW Post 51 (300 W. Mission) out back of our building. It will be from 10am until 12pm(noon). If you know someone in need send them down to the post. All donations gladly accepted.

How the Red Cross will respond in a threatening wildfire season

An estimated million Washington homes lie close to the line where the wilderness borders to development,putting them at risk in wildfires.
Click the link to find out more about how the Red Cross will respond and help when the time comes ⛑

redcrossnw.org By Gordon Williams “It is predicted,” says a Red Cross release, “that this year’s wildfire season is going to be more difficult than last due to the lack of late-season rain and snow.” So warmer an…

Red Cross responds to COVID-19 crisis with new online Psychological First Aid training and community outreach

Free resources available to you and your loved ones, check out the link!

redcrossnw.org By Jen Astion The American Red Cross is responding to mental health issues created by the coronavirus epidemic with a new Psychological First Aid online training, community outreach and online reso…

Virtual Family Assistance Center

On behalf of the Red Cross team, we extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one to the coronavirus. Grieving is always difficult, and we recognize the COVID-19 pandemic creates additional challenges and needs. This Virtual Family Assistance Center offers information and resources that we hope will help you during this time.

redcross.org A resource for families who have lost a loved one to the coronavirus. The Virtual Family Assistance Center offers information and resources that we hope will help you during this time.

Red Cross offers virtual assistance and teaches resilience in a COVID-19 world

“Coping in Today’s COVID-19 World” and “Psychological First Aid and Resiliency” are two courses that have been adapted to support those suffering from COVID-19-related issues.
Find out more, how to access and where to reach out locally for help:

redcrossnw.org By Emily Thornton For people experiencing loss, grief or just plain stress due to the ongoing public health pandemic, a team of about 10 American Red Cross volunteers from the Northwest Region…