The new year is a time for making resolutions, and the American Red Cross is urging people to resolve to help someone by making a tax-deductible donation to the Red Cross before the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve. Many people make charitable contributions at the end of the year as part of their [...]
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Family of late De Pere mayor honors his memory with donations to Red Cross Written by Todd McMahon The De Pere Journal The spirit of giving was alive and well at the height of the holiday season late last week. That much was evident just down the street from Bay Park Square Mall and neighboring shopping [...]
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At home and across the globe, Red Cross relief efforts large part of the scene. WASHINGTON, Monday, December 19, 2011 — The American Red Cross helped hundreds of thousands of people whose lives were forever changed by disasters in 2011, from tornadoes, floods, wildfires and hurricanes in the U.S. to earthquakes and other disasters around [...]
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Following an influx of refugees fleeing Somalia indo Dadaab camp, the Kenya Red Cross Society working with the ICRC stepped up its services to help restore family links. Newly arrived refugees are alllowed a two minute phone call to give news about themselves to their relatives. This short video highlights this project, which has so [...]
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Funding Supports Education Initiatives and Disaster Response Programs State Farm has awarded grants totaling $55,000 to the American Red Cross in Wisconsin for 2011 and 2012 to promote safety education and awareness programs, disaster preparedness and disaster response initiatives in the Scenic Bluffs, Western, North Central and Northeast Wisconsin. State Farm has a longstanding relationship [...]
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By Tanisha Richter News Writer, Fourth Estate: Published: Monday, December 5, 2011 The UW-Green Bay Student-Athlete Advisory Committee collaborated with the American Red Cross to hold a pre-Thanksgiving blood drive Nov. 21. The drive, which took place in the Phoenix Rooms, was one of several drives that take place on campus throughout the school year, [...]
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Published : Sunday, 11 Dec 2011, 6:01 PM CST —– Beth Jones, FOX 11 News Click on photo for video of story. ASHWAUBENON – Brats and chili were doing more than just filling the bellies of hungry tailgaters across the street from Lambeau Field Sunday. “All the proceeds here go to the local Red Cross [...]
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Having a busy time getting ready for the holidays? While everyone is shopping, baking, gift wrapping, decorating and going to parties, the American Red Cross has holiday tips to help make the season a safe one. 1. Prepare vehicle for traveling to grandmother’s house. Build an emergency kit and include items such as blankets or [...]
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The Merrill Middle School student council participated in the American Red Cross’s Holiday Mail For Heroes campaign. They engaged the middle school student body and collected over 400 cards for our troops. These students created so many beautiful cards. Those who weren’t as artistic wrote some very thoughtful heartfelt notes on pre-made cards. The students [...]
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