You’re Invited: Women’s Wellness & Inspiration Luncheon

You will learn from our very own Billi Jo Baneck, a former Red Cross client and now Disaster Volunteer will share her inspirational story. She has moved from the darkest days in her families life to finding joy and giving compassion to others in their dark days. It’s a true story about hope, moving forward [...]

Local Fire Department Invites Community Support for American Red Cross Disaster Relief

Partnership generates greater teamwork for local disaster responses Once again this year, the Fond du Lac Fire Department will be taming the flames of the grill to help the American Red Cross. On April 27, 2012, the Fond du Lac Fire Department will host a brat fry from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the [...]

Jenks Heroes Campaign & Musicales a huge success!

Message from Steve Hansen, Chapter Executive, American Red Cross Please join me in congratulating Vicki and John Jenks for surpassing their goal of raising $25,000 through this year’s Heroes Campaign & Musicales event! At the conclusion of Saturday’s festivities, Vicki and John announced that approximately $26,500 had been raised with some funds still expected to [...]

24th Annual Heroes Golf Event — Sold Out!

More than 140 golfers will hit the links May 21st, 2012, to support the American Red Cross of Northeast Wisconsin. The prestigious Oneida Golf & Country Club will host the 24th annual American Red Cross Heroes Golf Tournament. Through the support of the golfers and sponsors, the organization hopes to raise more than $35,000. American [...]

Tornado Awareness Week! Are you Prepared?

Information courtesy Wisconsin Emergency Management: Did you know Wisconsin averages 23 tornadoes each year.  Now is the time to be prepared for storm season.  Wisconsin’s Tornado & Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 16-20, 2012. Once again, Wisconsin Emergency Management, ReadyWisconsin, and the National Weather Service have teamed up to help you and your family [...]

Picking Up Pieces after Midwest Tornado Outbreak

The American Red Cross continues to help people across the Midwest after the weekend’s devastating tornadoes. In Oklahoma alone, the Red Cross estimates that more than 600 homes were affected by this weekend’s tornadoes, including 87 homes that were destroyed and 49 sustaining major damage. Another area hit hard is Thurman, Iowa, where FEMA reports [...]

Red Cross Urges People to Volunteer

If you like helping people, the Red Cross is the place for you. This National Volunteer Week, April 15-21, the American Red Cross of Northeast Wisconsin is celebrating its dedicated volunteers and partners. These volunteers power the American Red Cross, making it possible for the organization to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face [...]

Presidential Proclamation — National Volunteer Week, 2012

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Our Nation has been profoundly shaped by ordinary Americans who have volunteered their time and energy to overcome extraordinary challenges. From the American Revolution and the Seneca Falls Convention to the everyday acts of compassion and purpose that move millions to make change in [...]

Who Doesn’t like to Eat Out! Now you have a Good Excuse!

On Thursday, May 17, 2012, restaurants throughout Eastern Wisconsin will donate a portion of the day’s sales, and collect customer’s financial donations to benefit American Red Cross services as part of the Dine for Disaster event. By simply eating out at participating restaurants, individuals will be making a gift to support Red Cross disaster relief [...]

April 12 marks the 100th anniversary of Clara Barton’s death!

April 12 marks the 100th anniversary of Clara Barton’s death and the 151st anniversary of the American Civil War. Before she became the “angel of the battlefield,” Clara Barton was a teacher and an advocate for public education.  After her experiences helping the sick and wounded during the Civil War, Clara combined her teaching skills [...]

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