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Things you should know...
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SPECIAL EVENTS & HAPPENINGS!!
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Girl's Just Wanna Have Fun!
A Night of Indulgence...
WHO: Women 21 & Over
WHEN: Friday, April 16, 2010
6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
WHERE: Patchwork Quilt
11748 CR 2, Middlebury
(1 mile off toll road)
Tickets: $25 each in advance
$30 each at the door
Click here to purchase your tickets
OR
Call 574-293-6519
**Limited tickets available**
Go here for additional information
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared March 1943 to be Red Cross Month--a tradition that has been continued every year, by every president since.
The Elkhart County Chapter of the American Red Cross is celebrating Red Cross Month by giving thanks to the thousands of people in this community who have personified America's spirit by donating their time, money and blood during the last year.
Although hurricanes, tsunamis, and earthquakes make the headlines, many people forget that the day-to-day work of the Red Cross takes place in communities like ours and is made possible by volunteers who donate their time, and is funded by voluntary contributions from local citizens and businesses.
Watch for Red Cross flags on bridges and courtyards in a town near you in March!
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Family of four without home day after moving in.....
In the early morning hours of Saturday, January 9, 2010 the Elkhart County American Red Cross assisted a Goshen family of 4 after a fire tore through their home. The Yates family was at home when the fire began in the bathroom and quickly raced through the structure. All family members got out safely with one member sustaining injuries. The family had just moved in the previous day and lost everything. We were able to provide them money for food, clothing and blankets. We are also coordinating donations including household items. If you would like to make a donation, please call 574-293-6519.
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Family of 9 without home day after Christmas....
The Elkhart County Red Cross assisted an Elkhart family of nine the day after Christmas when a fire tore through their house leaving heavy damage throughout the house. The family was at home when a fire began in the kitchen and quickly raced through the structure. All family members escaped unharmed but they lost everything. We were able to provide them short-term housing, money for food, clothing and blankets and stuffed animals for the children. We are also coordinating donations including household items. If you would like to make a donation, please call 574-293-6519.
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Online WSI Update:
Needing to update your WSI card? Click here first and then login in. Once you have logged in click on:
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The American Red Cross provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
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American Red Cross Responds With an Initial Pledge
The Red Cross is responding to the 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile by making $50,000 available for relief operations while also helping the citizens in Hawaii prepare for a possible tsunami. The American Red Cross is coordinating with the state of Hawaii and the Federal Government to ensure appropriate response to the impending tsunami that is expected to hit the state. The local Red Cross Chapter is readying volunteers and supplies in Hawaii to support any response that may be needed.
Meanwhile, the Chilean Red Cross disaster teams have been activated and are working in close coordination with the Chilean government and their National Emergency Office.
At the same time, the American Red Cross is continuing to support the relief operations in Haiti where 1.3 million have been helped since the January 12th earthquake hit the country.
If you would like to help the victims of Chile or Haiti, donations can be mailed to:
Elkhart County American Red Cross
Attn: International Relief Fund
721 Riverview Avenue
Elkhart, IN 46516
**Please make checks payable to "The International Relief Fund"**
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RED CROSS RESPONDS TO HAITI EARTHQUAKE
On January 12, 2010 at 5:22 pm (local time), a series of earthquakes with magnitudes of 6.5 to 7.3 struck Haiti in the highly populated (3 million) area of Department Ouest, 10 miles from Port-au-Prince. Aftershocks continue to occur.
You can help the victims of the Haiti earthquake and the countless crises around the world each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross International Response Fund. The American Red Cross honors donor intent. Donations can be mailed to (please memo "for IRF"):
The American Red Cross
721 Riverview Ave.
Elkhart, IN 46516
or by phone 1-800-REDCROSS
800-257-7575 (Spanish)
Online at www.redcross.org
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Latest News
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NEW! NEW! NEW!
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LOCAL TEEN SAVES A LIFE....
Bethanie Riley, a junior at Northridge High School, saved the life of her friends' mother using the CPR skills she learned in an American Red Cross health and safety class. The CPR class is a requirement for a program she is taking at the Elkhart Area Career Center.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE....
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DISASTER BOOT CAMPS!
The disaster boot camp is the basic class to be a Red Cross disaster volunteer, which is an introduction to the mission of the Red Cross and how to run an emergency shelter.
Hurry and sign up for the next basic class:
Saturday, January 30, 2010
from 9am-4pm
Already had the basic class and want to take your knowledge to the next level?
Classes are being scheduled so if you are interested please call the office and speak to Becki.
Call 574-293-6519 to sign up!
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Welcome to all of our NEW Faith-Based Organizations!!
The Elkhart County American Red Cross would like to welcome all organizations to our new FBCI program. Click on the logo above for a list of our participants.
We are very excited that they are partnering with the Elkhart Chapter! These organizations are receiving training and will be ready to respond by being prepared to open a shelter in the event a disaster would ever hit Elkhart County.
You too can become a part of the FBCI community.
Already part of the FBCI community and need to request a background check?
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Additional News
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One family believes Red Cross may have saved their family's lives!
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Members from the Elkhart County Red Cross DAT team canvassed neighborhoods with smoke detectors, batteries, and fire prevention information. They went door to door helping residents check their smoke detectors and supplied them with a new smoke detector and/or new batteries for the ones that were non-functional. Here is what one resident had to say:
"I want to say a BIG THANK YOU for the surprise delivery of the free fire alarm batteries to our house! The older gentleman was very kind and gave me two additional batteries for all three of our fire alarms. When my husband installed the new batteries - he found that two out of the three old ones we had were dead (purchased in '07) AND the fire alarm (First Alert purchased in '07) had never given "warning beeps" to let us know it was running out of power! We now know to regularly test them ourselves and are very grateful as you have protected us (including our one year old baby girl) from a fire in the future!"
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Did you know?
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LASTEST NEWS.....
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LIFEGUARDING CLASSES
Are you interested in lifeguarding this summer?We have now scheduled Lifeguarding Instructor Class.
Click here for more information, sign-up online here, or call 574-293-6519.
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The Elkhart County American Red Cross is proud to offer you....BABYSITTER'S TRAINING!!
Geared towards youth ages 11 and older, this one day comprehensive course will teach:
~ Leadership ~
~ Professionalism ~
~ Safety and Safe Play ~
~ Basic Child Care ~
~ Disaster Preparedness ~
Plus....have FUN and meet new people
Join us for our next class:
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Friday, February 12, 2010
Wednesday, April 7 , 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Saturday, December 18, 2010
All classes are from 9am-4pm at the
Elkhart Red Cross Office
Register online or call 574-293-6519
We also offer Babysitter's Day Camp. This is a week long course and covers all of the above and much, much more!
All classes are from 9am-3pm Monday-Friday at the
Elkhart Red Cross Office with 1 day at the local pool.
Register online, print a flyer or call
574-293-6519 for more information.
Please bring a sack lunch...
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ARE YOU READY?
Where you work, are there First Responders trained in CPR and First Aid? If your answer is "NO", call Donna today at 574-293-6519. You can help your company be ready to save a life in an emergency!!
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