FEMA

NEWS RELEASE

FEMA Benefits

Springfield, MO

 

            The Greater Ozarks Chapter of the American Red Cross would like to remind everyone who is a survivor of the recent severe storms, flooding and tornadoes that struck Missouri between April 19 and June 6, 2011 that they must register with FEMA by July 29, 2011 to be considered for benefits.

 

            Debi Meeds, Executive Director for the Chapter, said, “We are urging people to meet the deadline since failure to file for assistance could affect ling-term recovery assistance.”      

 

 

 

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 Relations/Fundraising

American Red Cross

1545 N. West Bypass

Springfield, MO  65803

417-832-9500, ext. 107

Fax 417-866-3649

moorej@redcross-ozarks.org

 

                                                                                                             June-Water Safety

Swimming is the most popular summer activity. Staying safe around water is more than staying near the lifeguard at the pool. Every year many children drown in residential swimming pools, bath tubs, buckets of water and other containers of water. Anywhere there is water there is risk for drowning. Do not leave a young child unattended near any source of water, not even for a moment.  For more information go to www.redcross.org 

 

 

 

LA-Z-Boy Foundation Grants

July 27, 2011                                                                                                            NEWS RELEASE

LA-Z-Boy Foundation Contributes to Red Cross

                       

Neosho, Missouri – July 27, 2011

 

Our manufacturing facility communities in Missouri, Arkansas, and Tennessee recently experienced devastating tornados. A few months ago, a tornado tore through Joplin, Missouri, destroying homes, businesses and schools, and a major hospital.  Several of our La-Z-Boy Midwest employees were directly impacted by the storm.  Six Neosho employees lost their homes and vehicles, and several had extensive property damage.  We also had a few employees who lost family members during the tornado.

 

This same storm system also impacted employees at our Siloam Springs, Arkansas facility.  Also, regrettably, in late April, La-Z-Boy employees at the Dayton, Tennessee facility were impacted by a series of very destructive tornados.

The American Red Cross has been at the front lines of relief efforts in all three locations, providing much needed immediate and long-term assistance to the thousands of people who are impacted by the storms.

 

To aid the American Red Cross in their relief efforts, we’re pleased to announce that the trustees of the La-Z-Boy Foundation have approved three grants on our behalf totaling $110,000 to the Red Cross Chapters of the affected areas:

 

                                    Greater Ozark Chapter                       $75,000

Greater Chattanooga Area Chapter   $25,000

Northwest Arkansas Chapter              $10,000

 

We’re confident that these donations will help provide much needed support to our local communities in this time of need.

                       

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 Relations/Fundraising

American Red Cross

1545 N. West Bypass

Springfield, MO  65803

417-832-9500, ext. 107

Fax 417-866-3649

moorej@redcross-ozarks.org

 

                                                                                                             June-Water Safety

Swimming is the most popular summer activity. Staying safe around water is more than staying near the lifeguard at the pool. Every year many children drown in residential swimming pools, bath tubs, buckets of water and other containers of water. Anywhere there is water there is risk for drowning. Do not leave a young child unattended near any source of water, not even for a moment.  For more information go to www.redcross.org 

 

 

 

Red Cross offers Training in Joplin

July 19, 2011                                                                                                            NEWS RELEASE

Red Cross Offers Disaster Action Team Training

 

Joplin, MO

            The Greater Ozarks Chapter of the American Red Cross will conduct a “Chapter Response to Disaster” class for those individuals (including new volunteers) in and around the Joplin area who are interested in becoming a member of the Disaster Action Team (DAT).

 

            WHEN:                      Saturday, July 23, 2011

 

            WHERE:                    Greater Ozarks Chapter Office

                                                410 S. Jackson St., Joplin, MO  64801

 

            TIME:                         9 a.m. till 4 p.m.

 

            The Red Cross responds 365 days a year to meet the immediate emergency needs of persons who have been affected by a man-made or natural disaster.  This is the basic class required to join the Disaster Action Team and respond to local disasters (most often fires). 

 

            To register, call the Joplin office of the Red Cross at 417-624-4411. 

             

 

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 Relations/Fundraising

American Red Cross

1545 N. West Bypass

Springfield, MO  65803

417-832-9500, ext. 107

Fax 417-866-3649

moorej@redcross-ozarks.org

 

                                                                                                             June-Water Safety

Swimming is the most popular summer activity. Staying safe around water is more than staying near the lifeguard at the pool. Every year many children drown in residential swimming pools, bath tubs, buckets of water and other containers of water. Anywhere there is water there is risk for drowning. Do not leave a young child unattended near any source of water, not even for a moment.  For more information go to www.redcross.org 

 

 

 

Joplin Response Continues

July 15, 2011                                                                                                                  NEWS RELEASE

 

Red Cross Continues Response in Joplin

Joplin, MO

 

The Red Cross continues to assist with relief operations in and around Joplin in response to the May 22 tornado.  A Resource Center is open for those affected at 1110 E. 7th St., Suite 13, from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. till 3 p.m. on Saturdays.  In response to the extreme heat, the Red Cross Resource Center is also open to the public to be used as a cooling center. The Red Cross also continues to serve snacks, water, and safety supplies like masks and gloves in the affected area from an Emergency Response Vehicle. Bulk cleanup supplies such as rakes and shovels are available at the Joplin Chapter office at 410 S. Jackson Ave.

 

The Red Cross would like to encourage people to take caution to avoid heat-related illnesses while working in the extreme weather conditions. People are urged to drink plenty of water, take frequent breaks, stay in the shade when possible, and wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing.

 

Red Cross Assistance At-A-Glance

As of: July 14, 2011

	Last Day	To Date
Vehicles Providing Mobile Feeding		14
Fixed Feeding Locations		3
Meals Served		85,825
Snacks Served	3,267	338,773
Emergency Response Vehicles	1	21
Emergency Aid Stations - Fixed		5
Mobile Bulk Distribution Teams	1	6
Bulk Clean-up and Recovery Items Distributed	52	195,674
Family Assistance Cases Opened		1,524
Jumpstart to Recovery kits distributed		1,533
Health Services Consultations	3	5,824
Mental Health Consultations	1	6,770
Total Red Cross Workers	19	884

 

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 Relations/Fundraising

American Red Cross

1545 N. West Bypass

Springfield, MO  65803

417-832-9500, ext. 107

Fax 417-866-3649

moorej@redcross-ozarks.org

 

                                                                                                             June-Water Safety

Swimming is the most popular summer activity. Staying safe around water is more than staying near the lifeguard at the pool. Every year many children drown in residential swimming pools, bath tubs, buckets of water and other containers of water. Anywhere there is water there is risk for drowning. Do not leave a young child unattended near any source of water, not even for a moment.  For more information go to www.redcross.org 

 

 

 

DaVita teammates Donate $20,000 to Red Cross

July 11, 2011                                                                                                            NEWS RELEASE

 

DaVita Teammates Donate $20,000 to Joplin Relief Effort

 

Teammates Pool Money to Help Devastated Missouri Community

 

Springfield, MO – The Greater Ozarks Chapter of the American Red Cross is pleased to announce that representatives of DaVita, Inc. (NYSE: DVA) a leading provider of kidney care services for those diagnosed with end stage renal disease (ESRD), and chronic kidney disease (CKD), presented a check for $20,000 to the Greater Ozarks Chapter of the Red Cross in support of the disaster relief efforts in Joplin, MO. 

 

“During times of great crisis, we rely on the generosity of those who are willing to put their neighbors’ needs before their own.  This team from DaVita selflessly supported Joplin’s survivors even though the company doesn’t currently serve the city,” said Greg James, Regional Executive Director of Financial Development of the Red Cross. “This kind of response means the world to us and the survivors of the Joplin disaster.”

 

At DaVita’s recent “Nationwide” annual meeting, a group of the company’s leaders from Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Texas, Utah and Missouri were recognized for achieving a team goal, and part of that recognition included a $100 award for each individual. Those 200 teammates got together and decided that their collective funds would go to better use if they were pooled and donated to a community with an urgent need.

 

“These DaVita teammates decided on their own – independently of the company – to make this sacrifice to help a community in desperate need,” said Dave Richardson, Divisional Vice President at DaVita. “For me, it’s incredibly inspiring to see their commitment to building and supporting all communities, not just the ones we serve. Our entire company has been energized by their generosity.”

 

While DaVita does not provide kidney care in Joplin, the company delivers dialysis services in more than 50 locations throughout Missouri.

 

More than 31 million Americans are affected by CKD, most of whom are unaware they are affected by the disease. The chance that an American adult has CKD is nearly 12 times greater than an American woman’s risk of getting breast cancer. High risk groups include African-Americans, Hispanics, Pacific Islanders, Native Americans and seniors (those 60 and over). Primary risk factors include diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease or a family history of these conditions. 

 

DaVita is a registered trademark of DaVita Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

 

 

 

About DaVita

DaVita Inc., a Fortune 500® company, is a leading provider of kidney care in the United States, delivering dialysis services and education to patients with chronic kidney failure and end stage renal disease. As of Dec. 31, 2010, DaVita operated or provided administrative services at 1,612 dialysis facilities, serving approximately 125,000 patients. DaVita develops, participates in and donates to numerous programs dedicated to transforming communities and creating positive, sustainable change for children, families and our environment. The company’s leadership development initiatives and corporate social responsibility efforts have been recognized by Fortune, Modern Healthcare, Newsweek and WorldBlu, among others. For more information, please visit www.davita.com.

 

 

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 Relations/Fundraising

American Red Cross

1545 N. West Bypass

Springfield, MO  65803

417-832-9500, ext. 107

Fax 417-866-3649

moorej@redcross-ozarks.org

 

                                                                                                             June-Water Safety

Swimming is the most popular summer activity. Staying safe around water is more than staying near the lifeguard at the pool. Every year many children drown in residential swimming pools, bath tubs, buckets of water and other containers of water. Anywhere there is water there is risk for drowning. Do not leave a young child unattended near any source of water, not even for a moment.  For more information go to www.redcross.org 

 

 

 

Golf Tournament

NEWS RELEASE

July 11, 2011

GOOD FRIENDS, GREAT GOLF, GRAND CAUSE!

 

Springfield, MO – There is less than two weeks left till we kick off the 18^th Annual State Farm/Red Cross Disaster Services Open.  It will be held at Branson Creek Golf Club in Hollister, Missouri on July 23, 2011.   Tee off times will be 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tournament amenities include: 

                             3 Person Scramble

                             Morning and Afternoon Tee Times

                             Mulligan Included

                             Complimentary Soft Drinks, Water and Lunch

                             Prizes for 4 Places in 4 Flights (2 in morning, 2 in afternoon)

                             Tournament and Contest prizes totaling over $100,000

 

          There are three ways to participate.  Become a sponsor, organize a team, or register as an individual and be placed with a team. 

 

          A variety of sponsorship levels exist.  They range from individual team player ($250) to Diamond Sponsor ($10,000).   Team sponsorship will cost $750.  So, get out there and organize a team!  This three-person scramble format will provide a full day of contests, prizes and fun you won’t want to miss! 

 

          Raffle tickets will also be available for purchase at $10.  The raffle will include prizes such as a Big Cedar Lodge Get-Away, golf trips, and reserved seats to a St. Louis Cardinal’s baseball game. 

 

                   For more information on the tournament, registration, or sponsorship contact the Greater Ozarks Chapter office at 866-206-0256, ext. 107 or log onto www.redcross-ozarks.org.         

 

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 Relations/Fundraising

American Red Cross

1545 N. West Bypass

Springfield, MO  65803

417-832-9500, ext. 107

Fax 417-866-3649

moorej@redcross-ozarks.org

 

                                                                                                             June-Water Safety

Swimming is the most popular summer activity. Staying safe around water is more than staying near the lifeguard at the pool. Every year many children drown in residential swimming pools, bath tubs, buckets of water and other containers of water. Anywhere there is water there is risk for drowning. Do not leave a young child unattended near any source of water, not even for a moment.  For more information go to www.redcross.org 

 

 

 

Urgent Appeal For Blood Donors

***URGENT APPEAL FOR BLOOD DONORS***

****BLOOD SUPPLY AT LOWEST LEVELS IN 12 YEARS****

Right now, the Red Cross is facing a critical blood shortage and needs your help.

As Red Cross Volunteers and Supporters, you know the importance of the work that we do.  Whether responding to a disaster, teaching a lifesaving skill, passing along messages to members of the armed forces or supplying the blood that can mean the difference between life and death for a ER Patient, the Red Cross is there. 

If you happen to be in the Springfield Area on Thursday, July 14^th we will be hosting a blood drive at the Regional Chapter Office (1545 N West Bypass) from 10am-2pm.  You can give then!  You can always visit www.redcrossblood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or your local blood donation center to find out when there are blood drives near you!

Right now, the National Blood Supply is at the lowest levels it has been since 1998.  We need your help.  Please consider donating blood if you are eligible.  Even if you’ve never donated before, please call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org to make your appointment.  Your unit of blood could mean the difference between life and death for someone.  You can be the one to give the gift of life.

Check out this important video message from Jim Cantore, Meteorologist and Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet Member, as he asks eligible donors to make an appointment to give blood as soon as possible.  http://bit.ly/roUGer

Visit us at redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) for more information.

Thanks,
Luke

P.s.  I just made my appointment; I’m giving at 5pm on Wednesday at the Blood Donor Center at 313 E Battlefield, Ste B in Springfield….come join me!

Kristofer "Luke" Bolz
Chief Volunteer Services Officer
Greater Ozarks Regional Chapter of the
American Red Cross
And An Avid Blood Donor!

Cooling Center at Red Cross

            NEWS RELEASE

Red Cross Opens Cooling Center

 

Springfield, MO

            The Greater Ozarks Chapter of the American Red Cross will have a cooling center open till further notice.  The center is open during normal business hours from 8-4:30 p.m.

Citizens are invited to stop at the chapter office which is located at:

 

                        1545 N. West Bypass

                        Springfield, MO  65803

 

                        Hours:           8 a.m. till 4:30 p.m. 

 

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 Relations/Fundraising

American Red Cross

1545 N. West Bypass

Springfield, MO  65803

417-832-9500, ext. 107

Fax 417-866-3649

moorej@redcross-ozarks.org

 

                                                                                                             June-Water Safety

Swimming is the most popular summer activity. Staying safe around water is more than staying near the lifeguard at the pool. Every year many children drown in residential swimming pools, bath tubs, buckets of water and other containers of water. Anywhere there is water there is risk for drowning. Do not leave a young child unattended near any source of water, not even for a moment.  For more information go to www.redcross.org 

 

 

 

Birthday girl raises money for Joplin

                                                                                                                                       NEWS RELEASE

Girl Celebrates Birthday with Gift to Joplin

                             

Springfield, MO

           

            It touches our hearts when we see children reach out and give to others in need.  It also inspires all of us to become more aware of what life is all about today.  The true spirit of “helping others” has been a part of the Ozarks for many years and was also the main focus of a young girl recently celebrating her 10^th birthday. 

 

            Young Mandi Helmke had previously talked about getting friends together to raise money for Japan.  But then a disaster struck right here in the Ozarks on May 22.  Her thoughts shifted to helping her neighbors in need. 

 

            Mandi had a sleep over for her 10^th birthday and all of her friends who attended made signs that said “Help Joplin.”  Later a tent was erected with the signs attached.

It included a lemonade stand to help raise money.  Mandi’s friends also went door-to-door in their neighborhoods asking for donations for Joplin.  Hunter, age 8, and Makayla, age 4, also helped their sister reach out to folks for support.

 

            Mrs. Helmke and her children came to the Greater Ozarks Chapter office to present Debi Meeds, Regional Executive Director of the Chapter, with $122.80 in cash.  Mandi was quite proud of her accomplishment and said, “The night the tornado struck I felt I wanted to help the people, especially another little girl.  It was a lot of fun having a lemonade stand and raising money.  I was happy to help the people in Joplin.”

 

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 Relations/Fundraising

American Red Cross

1545 N. West Bypass

Springfield, MO  65803

417-832-9500, ext. 107

Fax 417-866-3649

moorej@redcross-ozarks.org

 

                                                                                                             June-Water Safety

Swimming is the most popular summer activity. Staying safe around water is more than staying near the lifeguard at the pool. Every year many children drown in residential swimming pools, bath tubs, buckets of water and other containers of water. Anywhere there is water there is risk for drowning. Do not leave a young child unattended near any source of water, not even for a moment.  For more information go to www.redcross.org