Welcome to Cascadia
September 11th-13th, 2026
Sno Road Winery, Echo, OR
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to respond after disaster strikes?
Whether you’re a ShelterBox Ambassador, corporate partner, Rotary member, donor, or supporter, Cascadia offers a unique opportunity to experience the realities of humanitarian response firsthand.
During this immersive weekend, you’ll learn about ShelterBox’s work around the world before taking part in a simulated disaster deployment. Working in teams, you’ll assess community needs, make response decisions, and navigate the challenges of delivering aid in a rapidly changing environment.
Along the way, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how ShelterBox responds after disaster, hear stories from experienced Response Team volunteers, and build the knowledge and confidence to share our mission with others.
What You’ll Experience
- Step into the role of a humanitarian response team member
- Navigate realistic disaster response scenarios and field challenges
- Learn how ShelterBox assesses needs and decides where to respond
- Explore the logistics of delivering aid in complex and changing environments
- Gain insight into emergency shelter, essential household items, and the path to recovery
- Hear firsthand stories from experienced ShelterBox Response Team volunteers
- Connect with fellow supporters, partners, and donors who share a commitment to helping families after disaster
- Leave with a deeper understanding of both the challenges and impact of humanitarian response
Event details
The cost to attend is $100 plus your plane ticket to and from Cascadia. Payment may be made via credit/debit card on the registration form below.
Transportation
Transportation to and from the airport will be arranged for you. Carpool plans are coordinated and communicated the week of your deployment to Cascadia. Transportation is generously provided by local volunteers and Rotarians from the Hermiston Rotary Club. All Ambassadors will sleep in tents in teams, with a max of four individuals of mixed genders per tent. The training includes role play as well as moderate physical activity lasting up to 5-hours.
Flights
We recommend scheduling your incoming flight to arrive prior to 12:30 pm on Friday. If the flight times offered do not fit this schedule, you are welcome to fly in on Thursday. You can make personal arrangements at a nearby hotel at your own cost, or camping-style accommodations can be made available for participants Thursday night on the Cascadia property.
We ask that you schedule departing/return flights anytime after 2:00 pm on Sunday.
Please plan your travel to fly into and out of one of these airports near Echo, OR
- Tri-Cities Airport (Pasco, WA)
*All times noted are Pacific Time Zone.
What to bring
- Sleeping bag and ground mat (Sleeping bags or mats can be provided upon request)
- Flashlight/headlamp
- Small pillow
- Outdoor shoes/boots
- Comfortable outdoor clothes
- Lightweight jacket
- Toiletries & towel
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Pencil & paper
Register for S.A.F.E. Cascadia
Registration Form
