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Red Cross Local News
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November-16-2009
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Red Cross Helps Allegheny County Libraries Prepare Patrons for Flu Season
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PITTSBURGH – With extensive reference materials, computers and class offerings, Allegheny County libraries provide a wealth of information to the community. Amid flu season, however, the America
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November-13-2009
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Red Cross Offers Holiday Decorating Safety Tips
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PITTSBURGH – The holidays are a time for excitement, celebration and laughter. With this holiday season quickly approaching, people throughout the region are decorating homes; while the American
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November-6-2009
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Red Cross Urges Local Residents to Use Fire Alarms
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PITTSBURGH - The American Red Cross Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter wants you to be safe and ready in the case of a fire. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) release
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The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP)
If you are an income-eligible senior, over the age of 60, who is interested in helping at-risk children, FGP may be the perfect opportunity for you.
FGP volunteers address community needs by working up to 20 hours a week in schools, homes, hospitals, drug treatment centers, Head Start Programs, day care centers and in many other non-profit agencies. FGP volunteers work with children and adolescents who are considered special need, exceptional and/or at risk. |
FGP is dedicated to providing quality service while positively impacting our community. Our volunteers currently serve in six counties in Southwestern Pennsylvania, including Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene and Washington.
While FGP provides each volunteer a modest, non-taxable stipend, we also provide reimbursement for out of pocket and travel expenses, supplemental accident and liability insurance and special recognition for their dedicated service.
While the tangible benefits are necessary, the volunteers enjoy the intangible benefits most of all: volunteer service enables older adults to remain active members of their neighborhoods and communities.
To read about one volunteer's story, click here. |
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