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Halloween is Lurking Around the Corner
Posted on October 27, 2011 by American Red Cross Northeast Wisconsin Region
Red Cross tips help make it safe and less scary. As ghosts and vampires get ready to roam the streets, the American Red Cross has tips to make this a frightfully safe Halloween. Costume Safety Whether a child wants to be a princess, a monster or a superhero for Halloween, parents can help keep it [...]
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Humanity in the Midst of Conflict
Posted on October 26, 2011 by American Red Cross Northeast Wisconsin Region
American Red Cross Offering International Humanitarian Law Course International Humanitarian Law, which includes the Geneva Conventions, is at the core of the global Red Cross network. It is critical to preserving a minimum of humanity in the worst of circumstances. The American Red Cross will be offering a four-hour course on the role of the [...]
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Disaster Update: Earthquake in Turkey
Posted on October 24, 2011 by American Red Cross Northeast Wisconsin Region
The Turkish Red Crescent Society, with the support of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), has determined that external assistance is not required at this time. As such, the American Red Cross is not accepting donations designated to this response operation. Turkey – A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck the eastern [...]
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Red Cross Offers Real Life Experience for for UWGB Student
Posted on October 20, 2011 by American Red Cross Northeast Wisconsin Region
Hello! My name is Sara Bruesewitz. I am a fourth year student at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay majoring in both Political Science and Public Administration with an emphasis in Non-profit Management. I also minor in Environmental Policy and Planning. Currently, I work for the City of Green Bay in the Mayor’s Office administering a $1,000,000.00 federal [...]
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Thanks Expressed from Family Helped by the Red Cross
Posted on October 18, 2011 by American Red Cross Northeast Wisconsin Region
Letter to the Editor: Door County Advocate We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to all those who helped us through our barn fire on Aug. 8. To the multiple fire departments, we are forever grateful for the wonderful and heroic jobs you did protecting our family’s farm. Based on your [...]
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AMERICAN RED CROSS WINS BIG AT 2011 YPF CASINO
Posted on October 17, 2011 by American Red Cross Northeast Wisconsin Region
Record-breaking attendance and incredible generosity helped to make the 2011 YPF Casino Night fundraiser bigger and better than ever before! Through the generosity of sponsors, donors and attendees the Young Professionals of Fond du Lac (YPF) were able to present a $3,500 check donation to the American Red Cross. On Friday, September 16, South Hills [...]
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Good Bye and Best Wishes!
Posted on October 14, 2011 by American Red Cross Northeast Wisconsin Region
It’s amazing how quickly nine years can pass. I can still remember that first week as Executive Director and asking myself, “what did I get myself into?” But, it improved as time went on and I hope that in some way I left my mark with the organization. I will always cherish my time with [...]
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Donut Sale to Benefit Local Disaster Services
Posted on October 14, 2011 by American Red Cross Northeast Wisconsin Region
This year’s donut sale to benefit local Red Cross disaster services is expanded to include $10 cake gift certificates to be applied toward any Bob and Bonnie’s delicious custom cakes. Orders for donuts and cake gift certificates can be made online, from a Disaster Action Team member or calling the Fond du Lac office. Ordering [...]
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The Red Vest: A Sign of Hope
Posted on October 13, 2011 by American Red Cross Northeast Wisconsin Region
Written by: Andy Duchow, Red Cross Volunteer Hope Koestner, Green Bay, was recently deployed to Richmond VA to serve as part of a Red Cross condolence team in response to Hurricane Irene. Some of her duties included providing emotional support to families who have lost loved ones, and delivering financial assistance for memorial services. Hope describes it [...]
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