Chris Harmon
American Red Cross
Greater Ozarks Chapter
Director of Emergency Services
1545 N. West Bypass
Springfield, MO 65803
Phone: 417-832-9500 X: 103
Fax: 417-866-3649
*** Power outages: Sudden power outages can be frustrating and troublesome, especially if they last a long time. If a power outage is 2 hours or less, you need not be concerned about losing your perishable foods. For prolonged power outages, though, there are steps you can take to minimize food loss and to keep all members of your household as comfortable as possible. Click on the link www.redcross.org/BeRedCrossReady for a checklist!
NEWS RELEASE
January 28, 2010
Price Cutter, under the Pyramid Foods umbrella, is an employee-owned company and proud community supporter. “We are happy to provide our customers a way to help our world neighbors,” Erick Taylor, CEO of Pyramid Foods states.
The money raised from this program will be given to American Red Cross International Response Fund, specifically designated for
Pyramed Foods is an employee-owned company, operating 48 grocery stores in Missouri, Arkansas and Oklahoma under the banners of Price Cutter, Food Pyramid, Ramey, Smitty’s, Country Mart, Save-A-Lot and Ponca City Discount Foods. Price Cutter offers quality food at affordable prices, including Midwest Reserve Black Angus USDA Choice beef, fresh seafood, fresh produce and full-service deli Bistro to Go, bakery and sushi. Other services include Pharmacy, Starbucks, Lilly’s Floral and even online shopping at www.PriceCutterOnline.com.
You can help the victims of countless crises around the world each year by making a financial gift ot the American Red Cross International Response Fund, which will provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need. The American Red Cross honors donor intent. Donations can be sent to the American Red Cross,
Joann Moore
Public Information Officer
Financial Development Assistant
American Red Cross
Greater Ozarks Chapter
1545 N. West Bypass
417-832-9500 EXT. 107
Fax 417-866-3649
Toll Free: 1-866-206-0256 EXT. 107
*** Power outages: Sudden power outages can be frustrating and troublesome, especially if they last a long time. If a power outage is 2 hours or less, you need not be concerned about losing your perishable foods. For prolonged power outages, though, there are steps you can take to minimize food loss and to keep all members of your household as comfortable as possible. Click on the link www.redcross.org/BeRedCrossReady for a checklist!
Click on the link www.redcross.org/BeRedCrossReady for more information!
NEWS RELEASE
1/27/2010
Everyday Heroes To Be Honored March 31, 2010
Carolyn Davis
Tyler Egan Nixa, MO
John “Rosie” Grier
Kylie Hughes Branson, MO
Kaleigh Kelley
Justin Kastning Seymour, MO
Meredith Martin
Toni Walton Fordland, MO
The heroes chosen this year best represent the mission of the Red Cross – by either saving a life or going above and beyond “normal daily life.”
All community members are welcome to attend this event. Tickets are $30. Reservations may be requested by contacting
You can help the victims of countless crises around the world each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross International Response Fund, which will provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need. The American Red Cross honors donor intent. Donations can be sent to the American Red Cross,
Joann Moore
Public Information Officer
Financial Development Assistant
American Red Cross
Greater Ozarks Chapter
1545 N. West Bypass
417-832-9500 EXT. 107
Fax 417-866-3649
Toll Free: 1-866-206-0256 EXT. 107
*** Power outages: Sudden power outages can be frustrating and troublesome, especially if they last a long time. If a power outage is 2 hours or less, you need not be concerned about losing your perishable foods. For prolonged power outages, though, there are steps you can take to minimize food loss and to keep all members of your household as comfortable as possible. Click on the link www.redcross.org/BeRedCrossReady for a checklist!
Click on the link www.redcross.org/BeRedCrossReady for more information!
PRESS RELEASE
Corporate America Responds to Needs in Haiti
Generous donations to the American Red Cross are critical to relief efforts in Haiti.
WASHINGTON, January 21, 2010 – Companies large and small, representing industries across the United States, have taken action to support their neighbors in Haiti by donating millions of dollars to the American Red Cross and by encouraging their customers and employees to follow suit. This support is making it into the hands of survivors and enabling more help to be on the way.
The distinguished corporate members of the Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) allow the American Red Cross to respond immediately to the needs of individuals and families impacted by disaster anywhere in the United States, regardless of cost. In the wake of the Haiti earthquake, ADGP members increased their humanitarian commitment by making additional financial donations to the Red Cross International Response Fund and Haiti earthquake.
Donations of more than $1 million were also made by numerous organizations and foundations in support of Haiti emergency relief and recovery efforts. Additionally, more than 100 companies have launched employee giving campaigns in coordination with the Red Cross.
Thanks to the help of these companies, and the American public, relief materials are being delivered to Haiti. Red Cross workers from around the world, as well as volunteers based in Haiti, are addressing urgent needs and mobilizing a massive response operation in the region. The Red Cross is providing a wide range of help and support in the form of food, water, relief supplies, field hospitals, emotional support, sanitation facilities and family linking services for the people of Haiti. In the days ahead, the American Red Cross will begin to provide supplies for temporary shelters in Haiti. Kits, containing tarps, rope and tools, as well as tents and blankets, will be made available for an initial 20,000 families.
"The generous contributions and support of our corporate partners are critical to the ability of the American Red Cross to provide help and hope for the people of Haiti during their time of need," said Jeffrey Towers, Chief Development Officer of the American Red Cross. "We are rushing supplies and disaster management staff to Haiti in the aftermath of the earthquake, and are very grateful the support of these companies for our humanitarian mission."
The American Red Cross would like to recognize the support of Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) members. Beyond their annual commitment, many of them have made additional financial gifts to support Haiti relief. The Red Cross also recognizes companies that have made donations of $1 million to the Haiti relief efforts. (In alphabetical order):
Altria Group, Inc
American Express
AXA Foundation
ConAgra Foods
ConocoPhillips
FedEx Corporation
GE Foundation
General Motors Foundation
The Home Depot Foundation
John Deere Foundation
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Merck
Morgan Stanley
Nationwide Insurance Foundation
Oprah's Angel Network
Raytheon
Ryder Charitable Foundation
State Farm
State Street Foundation
Target
The Coca-Cola Company
The Starbucks Foundation and Starbucks Coffee Company
The TJX Companies, Inc.
UnitedHealthcare
UPS
The Red Cross is also grateful to the companies listed below that have provided an opportunity for their customers and the public to support our relief efforts. Collectively, they have created more than 35,000 secure and convenient locations in retail stores and banks where millions of people can make financial donations. Locations are updated daily at www.redcross.org/givehere.
Costco Wholesale Corporation
Foodtown Supermarkets
Lowe's Companies Inc.
Rite Aid Corporation
Staples, Inc.
Donations in support of the Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti can be made at www.redcross.org or by calling 1-800-HELP-NOW. Mobile donors can text "Haiti" to 90999 to make a $10 contribution.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.
Joann Moore
Public Information Officer
Financial Development Assistant
American Red Cross
Greater Ozarks Chapter
1545 N. West Bypass
Springfield, MO. 65803
417-832-9500 EXT. 107
Fax 417-866-3649
Toll Free: 1-866-206-0256 EXT. 107
*** Power outages: Sudden power outages can be frustrating and troublesome, especially if they last a long time. If a power outage is 2 hours or less, you need not be concerned about losing your perishable foods. For prolonged power outages, though, there are steps you can take to minimize food loss and to keep all members of your household as comfortable as possible. Click on the linkwww.redcross.org/BeRedCrossReady for a checklist!
Click on the link www.redcross.org/BeRedCrossReady for more information!
I came across a blog someone had written and they asked the question
this way - what are the advantages of not knowing CPR?
Think about that.
Faith Koppes
Director of Preparedness Health and Safety
1545 N. West Bypass
Springfield, MO. 65803
417-832-9500 ext.106
NEWS RELEASE
1/14/2010
American Red Cross Pledges $10 Million to
The American Red Cross is contributing $10 million from the International Response Fund to support the relief operation in
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is coordinating family activities and will be focusing on helping people affected by the disaster in Haiti communicate with family members. Additionally, it will help manage the remains of the dead as well as provide medical care and assistance in places of detention. The ICRC has also established a family linking Web site, enabling persons in
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (International Federation) has deployed a number of Emergency response units for relief, telecommunications, logistics, health/mobile hospital and logistics as well as field assessment and coordination team.
In
The American Red Cross is proud to report they have raised a significant amount of money for the International Response Fund. People who want to help those affected by the Haitian earthquake can make a donation to the American Red Cross International Response Fund at www.redcross.org or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS. Donations may also be brought or mailed to the local chapter office at 1545 N. West Bypass in
The Red Cross is also receiving money through a third party mobile fundraising effort sponsored by Mobile Accord. Mobile donors can text “
If you are trying to reach a
The Red Cross is one of the largest humanitarian networks in the world. Collectively, our more than 97 million volunteers and employees give the Red Cross the expertise, scale and scope to manage catastrophic disasters from the moment they strike.
You can help the victims of countless crises, like the recent earthquake in Haiti, around the world each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross International Response Fund, which will provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need. The American Red Cross honors donor intent. If you wish to designate your donation to a specific disaster, please do so at the time of your donation by mailing your donation with the designation to the American Red Cross,
Public Information Officer
Financial Development Assistant
American Red Cross
Greater Ozarks Chapter
1545 N. West Bypass
417-832-9500 EXT. 107
Fax 417-866-3649
Toll Free: 1-866-206-0256 EXT. 107
*** Power outages: Sudden power outages can be frustrating and troublesome, especially if they last a long time. If a power outage is 2 hours or less, you need not be concerned about losing your perishable foods. For prolonged power outages, though, there are steps you can take to minimize food loss and to keep all members of your household as comfortable as possible. Click on the link www.redcross.org/BeRedCrossReady for a checklist!
Click on the link www.redcross.org/BeRedCrossReady for more information!
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