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\ud83d\udea8\u2764\ufe0f When wildfires forced Rose Chebe, her residents and caregivers to evacuate their Spokane homes, uncertainty quickly turned to comfort thanks to an unexpected connection.
At a Red Cross evacuation shelter, Rose met Wanda Martinez-Johncox, a disaster worker from our Greater Rochester chapter who was deployed to support wildfire relief efforts. What began as a helping hand during a crisis soon became a lasting friendship.
“In a disaster, you don’t know where to start, but when you meet good people like Wanda, it makes you feel comfortable,” Rose shared.
Read how a local Red Crosser helped bring comfort, compassion and a sense of home to dozens during a difficult time. \u2764\ufe0f\u2b07\ufe0f
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\u2764\ufe0fAs wildfires continue to impact communities across the West, the Red Cross remains on the ground providing shelter, meals, emotional support and relief to those affected. You can help by donating or volunteering at redcross.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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