In the Cascades Region, which covers the vast area of Oregon and Southwest Washington, approximately 2,600 volunteers provide response, relief and recovery services; save lives through health and safety training; provide assistance to active military members, their families and local veterans; and ensure we maintain a safe and stable blood supply for patients in need.
For assistance with disaster response, please call (888) 680-1455.
For emergency communication to a member of the military, call (877) 272-7337.
For International Tracing to begin a search, contact Emergency Services: (503)-528-5633.
All tracing services are confidential and free of charge.
For general inquiries please call: 503-284-1234 and select from the options.
Health & Safety Classes and Certification
redcross.org/take-a-class
1-800-RED-CROSS
Schedule Free Disaster Preparedness Classes by emailing preparedness@redcross.org.
To reach Volunteer Services email volunteer.cascades@redcross.org .
Media Relations Contact – Disaster Services
Chad Carter – Communications Director
Media Relations Contact - Blood Services
Christine Welch - Communications Manager
Regional Chief Executive Officer
David Schaeffer
Regional Chief Development Officer
Curtis Peetz
Interim Regional Disaster Officer
Chad Carter
Regional Director of Communications
Executive Director, Central & Eastern Oregon
Priscilla Fuentes
Regional Chief Administrative Officer
Mike Drake
Executive Director, Southwest Washington Chapter
Carisa Hettich
Executive Director, Southwest Oregon Chapter
Jessica Chapman
Regional Volunteer Services Officer
Our History
For the past 100 years, the American Red Cross Cascades Region has been there for the people of Oregon and Southwest Washington. Since the establishment of our first regional chapter in 1917, the Red Cross has helped millions of people affected by disasters, including home fires, floods and other emergencies. Our disaster responders have deployed quickly to help support the needs of people affected by disasters big and small. From health and safety classes to lifesaving blood collection and support of military members, their families and veterans, the Red Cross is woven into the fabric of our community. Learn more about the history of the Red Cross in our community and how you can be a part of the mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the next century and beyond.
AmeriCorps engages more than 75,000 members in intensive service annually to serve through nonprofit, faith-based, and community organizations at 25,000 locations across the country. These members help communities tackle pressing problems while mobilizing millions of volunteers for the organizations they serve. Since 1994, more than 900,000 Americans have provided more than 1.2 billion hours of service to their communities and country through AmeriCorps. For more information, visit NationalService.gov. AmeriCorps is a program of the Corporation for National and Community Service, a federal agency that engages more than 5 million Americans in service through its AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, Social Innovation Fund, and Volunteer Generation Fund programs, and leads the President's national call to service initiative, United We Serve.