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PORTLAND, Ore. – (February 14, 2008) The American Red Cross has a history of supporting the community, whether it be helping a family with groceries, clothing and a warm place to sleep after a house fire or providing large-scale relief efforts following a disaster. But it's not just the organization that gives back...it's the employees, too.

On Friday, February 15, employees of the Oregon Trail Chapter will fan out into the community for Day of Sharing 2008, offering their assistance to a variety of Portland area non-profits.

You'll spot them in their Red Cross t-shirts, working at Transition Projects, The ReBuilding Center, Outside In and Urban WaterWorks, amongst others. Volunteer projects range from moving building materials to garden maintenance and planting. Come see us in action!

WHO: Red Cross employees
WHAT: Serving meals to the homeless
WHERE: Transition Projects, 1431 SE MLK Blvd.
WHEN: Friday, February 15 -- 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Local Oregon Trail Chapter volunteers respond to residential fires and other disasters an average of every 40 hours. All Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from Oregonians. Financial gifts help provide shelter, food, clothing, counseling and other immediate assistance to those in need. Call (503) 284-1234 or visit www.redcross-pdx.org.

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American Red Cross, Oregon Trail volunteers respond to house fires every 32 hours on average.
To assist the Red Cross in providing disaster relief, please call (503) 528-5634.
To prepare yourself and your family for fire or other disasters, go to www.redcross-pdx.org