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5/29/2006 - American Red Cross Disaster Action Team Responds to Apartment Fire on Holly Hills Avenue

The St. Louis Area Chapter dispatched a Disaster Action Team to an apartment fire in the 1200-block of Holly Hills Avenue in south St. Louis County on Tuesday afternoon. The Red Cross will provide assistance to a family of five.

5/29/2006 - Generous Donors Meet American Red Cross Hurricane Relief Costs

The American Red Cross has announced that current financial donations and pledges will cover the $2.116 billion estimated cost for its response to the 2005 hurricane season. This announcement comes just over five months after Hurricane Katrina - the largest and most costly disaster relief operation in the nation's history.

5/29/2006 - Greater St. Louis Dental Society Partners with American Red Cross to Serve Hurricane Katrina Evacuees

Through a referral partnership with the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter, the Greater St. Louis Dental Society provided more than $25,600 in complimentary emergency dentistry to hurricane evacuees who made their way to St. Louis in the aftermath of the devastating storms.

5/29/2006 - American Red Cross Says Home Fires are Most Common Disaster

A recent national poll conducted by the American Red Cross and ORC International revealed that 80% of Americans do not realize that home fires are the most common disaster in the United States. Each year in the St. Louis area, more than 1,000 families receive Red Cross assistance in the aftermath of such a disaster.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Volunteers to be Honored in St. Charles County(2)

The American Red Cross St. Charles County Service Center will host its annual Volunteer Luncheon to honor local volunteers for their service to the organization.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Honors St. Charles County Volunteers(2)

The American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter honored St. Charles County volunteers on February 24 during a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at the Stegton Regency Conference and Banquet Center in St. Charles.

5/29/2006 - President Bush Declares March as Red Cross Month

President George W. Bush signed a proclamation declaring March as American Red Cross Month, raising awareness for the Red Cross mission to prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters and emergencies.

5/29/2006 - Local Red Cross CEO Receives Keeper of the Park Award

Joseph C. White, CEO of the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter, has been recognized by Forest Park Forever with its prestigious Keeper of the Park Award for demonstrating exceptional energy and creativity for the benefit of Forest Park.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Lifesaver Awards to Feature St. Louis Heroes

The St. Louis Area Chapter will feature seven stories of heroism during a Lifesaver Award ceremony at Chapter Headquarters on Monday, March 13 at 1:30 p.m. The event will recognize local residents for developing lifesaving skills through training and reaching out to save a life.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Provides Assistance in Wake of Severe Weather

In the wake of severe weather on Saturday evening, the St. Louis Area Chapter is providing emergency food and clothing for 15 individuals impacted by storms in Jefferson County and St. Genevieve County, Missouri. Damage assessment continues and the Red Cross remains ready to provide additional emergency assistance as needed.

5/29/2006 - American Red Cross Honors Local Heroes with Lifesaver Award

In a ceremony on Monday afternoon, the St. Louis Area Chapter presented Lifesaver Awards to local residents who prepared themselves through training and reached out to save a life. Award recipients ranged from police officers and co-workers to lifeguards and a school nurse.

5/29/2006 - St. Louis Red Cross Assists 51 People With Food, Clothing, Shelter and Other Emergency Needs

The St. Louis Area Chapter has provided emergency food, clothing, shelter and other assistance to 51 people in the aftermath of recent severe weather. Teams of volunteers and staff have completed damage assessment in the Chapter's immediate service area and six local relief workers have deployed to assist in the statewide recovery effort.

5/29/2006 - “Lights A-Cross St. Louis” Celebrates American Red Cross Month

Thirteen buildings throughout downtown St. Louis, Clayton and other areas of West County will light their windows in the shape of a cross on Tuesday evening. Lights A-Cross St. Louis is a unique opportunity for businesses to show support for American Red Cross programs and services throughout the St. Louis community.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Disaster Action Team Responds to Jefferson County Apartment Fire in Crystal City

The American Red Cross Jefferson County Service Center in Arnold dispatched a Disaster Action Team to an apartment fire in the 2000-block of Cruiser Cove in Crystal City on Monday morning to provide assistance on the scene and support for the families as they begin their recovery effort.

5/29/2006 - St. Louis-Based Foam Supplies, Inc. Donates $100,000 to American Red Cross for Hurricane Relief

St. Louis-based Foam Supplies, Inc. (FSI) recently donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross hurricane relief efforts, helping to provide shelter, food and clothing for victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

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