Red Cross Helps Allegheny County Libraries Prepare Patrons for Flu Season
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
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
Red Cross Urges Local Residents to Use Fire Alarms
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
June 18, 2004 RED CROSS RESPONDS TO LAST NIGHT’S AREA FLOODING
PITTSBURGH - After heavy rains chased several families from their flooded homes last night, American Red Cross volunteers responded immediately to understand fully what they could offer families hit by storm damage.
Early reports speculate more than 30 families suffered minor flooding in the northern part of Allegheny County. Today, teams of Red Cross volunteers from the Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter are canvassing the areas of Tarentum, East Deere, West Deere, Fawn and Frazer Townships, assessing who they would be able to help with disaster-caused immediate needs in the next few days.
Red Cross volunteers have traveled to affected neighborhoods distributing booklets on how to properly clean and disinfect homes after flooding. They are also distributing Red Cross clean-up kits, a box of supplies which includes brooms, mops, and cleaning solutions.
Residents with disaster-caused needs who feel they may need Red Cross assistance, may call 412-263-3100.
The American Red Cross, Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter serves over 1.6 million people in Allegheny, Washington, Greene and Fayette counties. Locally, the Red Cross provides relief to the victims of more than 300 disasters each year, facilitates more than 2,600 emergency messages between our deployed men and women in uniform and their loved ones here at home, as well as trains more than 50,000 individuals in vital lifesaving skills. The American Red Cross in Southwestern Pennsylvania is honored to support two senior volunteer programs, The Foster Grandparent Program and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, as well as the Homeless Prevention Services of Washington County. The American Red Cross is not a government agency, nor does it receive funding from its national headquarters except during times of large-scale disasters. It is only through the generosity of the people of southwestern Pennsylvania that the local Red Cross is able fulfill its mission to help people prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters and other lifesaving emergencies. To make a donation of time or treasure, contact the American Red Cross, Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter by phone at 1-888-217-9599, by mail at 225 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 or online at swpa.redcross.org.
June 16, 2004 Local Red Cross Receives Dolls from Walt Disney Company to Help Children of Disaster - - Plush Mickey Mouse Dolls Will Go to Children Affected by Disasters in Southwestern Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH, June 16, 2004 — The Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Red Cross received a donation of 500 plush Mickey Mouse toys by DisneyHand, worldwide outreach for The Walt Disney Company. This donation will bring comfort to hundreds of Pittsburgh-area children and families affected by disaster.
The shipment is part of a distribution of 150,000 Mickey Mouse toys nationwide to Red Cross chapters to help in more than 70,000 disasters annually.
The American Red Cross, Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter, annually helps more than 1,300 local individuals who are affected by disasters such as house fires, explosions or community flooding. About 500 of these are children under 12.
“The use of stuffed animals following a disaster has become a symbol of comfort for families. Dolls and plush toys have become a vital part of our services to children because we see first hand how it immediately helps bring security to a family,” said Ryan Miller, Director of Social Services for the Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Red Cross.
FedEx Corporation, a long-time Red Cross disaster relief partner, has graciously donated the shipping of the Mickey Mouse plush toys to local chapters.
"For generations of children around the world, Mickey Mouse is a symbol of enthusiasm, optimism and joy," said Bob Iger, Disney President and COO, "and all of us at Disney hope this contribution will help awaken those special feelings and bring a smile to the thousands of children the Red Cross comforts every year during times of need."
About the (national) American Red Cross
Governed by volunteers and supported by community donations, the American Red Cross is a nationwide network of nearly 900 field units dedicated to saving lives and helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Led by over 1 million volunteers and 30,000 employees, the Red Cross annually mobilizes relief to families affected by more than 70,000 disasters, trains almost 12 million people in lifesaving skills and keeps U.S. military families connected worldwide. The Red Cross is the largest supplier of blood and blood products to more than 3,000 hospitals across the nation and also assists victims of international disasters and conflicts at locations worldwide. Marsha J. Evans is the President and CEO of the American Red Cross.
About the (Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter) American Red Cross
The American Red Cross Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter helps families stay safe in Allegheny, Washington, Greene and Fayette Counties. A humanitarian service organization currently servicing more than 1.5 million people, the American Red Cross Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter annually mobilizes relief to victims of more than 300 disasters and sends nearly 1,000 emergency messages to U.S. service members separated from loved ones. The local Red Cross trains more than 45,000 people in vital lifesaving skills such as First Aid and CPR and locally sponsors senior volunteer services such as the Foster Grandparent Program and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. To donate or volunteer, call the American Red Cross Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter by phone at (412) 263-3100, by mail at 225 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 or online at swpa.redcross.org.
About DisneyHand and The Walt Disney Company
DisneyHand is the worldwide outreach program for The Walt Disney Company, encompassing all charitable and philanthropic projects and programs. DisneyHand is dedicated to making the dreams of families and children a reality through public service initiatives, community outreach and volunteerism in the areas of learning, compassion, the arts and the environment. The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a diversified, international family entertainment and media enterprise which includes Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, The Walt Disney Studios, ABC, Inc., ESPN, Disney Channel, Disney Stores, television and radio stations and Internet web sites.
June 14, 2004 Golfing For A Cause Entertain Clients, Reward Employees, Help Needy Families At Red Cross Golf Outing
(Pittsburgh) - Tee up for a good cause while fostering relationships with clients and networking with other Pittsburgh area professionals during the ‘Red Cross Mulligan Invitational’ at the Club at Nevillewood on June 1.
The annual outing is hosted by the American Red Cross of Southwestern Pennsylvania, and not only offers golf and gourmet food, but gives you and your invitees an opportunity to make a difference in our local neighborhoods.
All proceeds from the golf outing will stay close to home and go toward providing relief to local victims of disaster, providing lifesaving training in CPR & First Aid and assistance to the families of our men and women in our military.
Buying a mulligan during the golf outing may help your golf game as well as more people in our community since the Red Cross benefits with every mulligan purchased that day.
“We believe the ‘Mulligan Invitational’ represents our philosophy that everyone needs the opportunity for a second chance,” says Southwestern Pennsylvania American Red Cross CEO Tim Tassone. “When the Red Cross helps a community, we hope to bring second chances to the families who need it most.”
Mulligan Invitational registration is at 10:30, followed by lunch, and a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start.
To sponsor or participate in this event, contact Diane Jozwiak at the American Red Cross at 412-263-3129 or jozwiakd@usa.redcross.org
American Red Cross of Southwestern Pennsylvania serves over 1.6 million people in Allegheny, Washington, Greene and Fayette counties. Locally, the Red Cross provides relief to victims of more than 300 disasters each year, facilitates more than 2,600 emergency messages between our men and women in uniform and their loved ones here at home, as well as trains more than 50,000 individuals in lifesaving skills such as First Aid and CPR. The local Red Cross supports senior volunteerism by sponsoring The Foster Grandparent Program and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, as well as the Homeless Prevention Services in Washington County.
To donate or volunteer, contact the American Red Cross of Southwestern Pennsylvania (toll free, 24 hours) at 888-217-9599, by mail at P.O Box 371997, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15251 or online at swpa.redcross.org.
