The American Red Cross Northwest Region brings together local volunteers to care for their neighbors, trains hundreds of thousands of people each year in life-saving skills, and responds to a local disaster almost daily. With offices located throughout the state, we serve the people, businesses and communities of Washington and North Idaho.
Through the efforts of less than 70 full- and part-time employees and more than 7,000 volunteers, we provide:
The chapter also mobilizes local volunteers and resources to help respond to disasters across the nation and around the world.
Last year, our region:
Each chapter within the Northwest Region also has a volunteer Board of Directors which ensures that the chapter is meeting the needs of their communities and acting as an effective and efficient steward of our donors’ contributions. This group develops the vision for each chapter and determines the policies that guide decisions.
A regional leadership team as well as chapter management staff members are responsible for ensuring that all individuals have access to quality Red Cross services and programs that adhere to our mission of preventing and alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
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Alex was born and raised in Edmonds, WA and graduated from San Diego State University. He is the past Vice President for the Mountain West Division of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). He loves all the activities that the Northwest has to offer and takes advantages of all the hiking trials, mountain bike opportunities, ski slopes, lakes and just about any outdoor activity.
1 (800) RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
Please contact your local Red Cross chapter.
To Take a Class - 1 (800) RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), select option 3
By Phone: 1 (800) RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), select option 1
Donate by Mail (check or money order):
P.O. Box 3097, Seattle WA, 98114
Colin Downey – Regional Communications Director
To register for a course by phone or to learn more information about our classes, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Family connection support is always available through local Red Cross chapters. To learn about the safety and well-being of family members, call the American Red Cross Northwest Region at (206) 323-2345 or via email.
Before calling, please have the following information available:
If you are searching for a U.S. citizen, please call the U.S. State Department first at 888-407-4747 or (202) 647-5225.
To receive help or more information, please contact us at (206) 323-2345.
Colin Downey, Regional Communications Director
Steven Greimann, Regional Chief Development Officer
Meghan O'Hara, Regional Disaster Officer
Katie Prettyman, Regional Volunteer Services Officer
Chris Von Seele, Regional Chief Operating Officer
Scott Armstrong, Regional Service to the Armed Forces Director
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