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3/5/2007 - Local Red Cross Volunteer Receives Lifesaving Award of Merit

On March 5, the St. Louis Area Chapter presented the Lifesaving Award of Merit from the American National Red Cross to local Red Cross volunteer Jim Cusic of Fairview Heights, IL. The award honors Cusic for using CPR and an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to save a life. The Lifesaving Award of Merit is signed by President George W. Bush and is bestowed for utilizing Red Cross training. Prior to this national recognition, Cusic received the Red Cross Lifesaver Award from the St. Louis Area Chapter for his heroic actions.

3/1/2007 - President Bush Signs Proclamation Declaring March as National Red Cross Month

President Bush signed a Proclamation declaring March as National Red Cross Month, encouraging Americans to prepare for disasters and emergencies by embracing lifesaving American Red Cross training. During National Red Cross Month, the Red Cross announces that it has made preparedness easier than ever through its new Be Red Cross Ready program, which streamlines the process into three easy steps - 1. Get a Kit, 2. Make a Plan, and 3. Be Informed.

2/27/2007 - Local Red Cross Raises $7,000 for Measles Vaccinations in Africa and South Asia

To increase awareness regarding the need for measles vaccinations in Africa and South Asia, and to raise the necessary funds to save children's lives, the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter sold long-stemmed chocolate roses during the weeks surrounding Valentine's Day and raised approximately $7,000. Dedicated Red Cross volunteers assembled each rose by hand and generous community partners sold them for $2 each to benefit the Measles Initiative. Because each measles vaccination costs less than one dollar, there is a potential to save two lives for every rose sold.

2/23/2007 - American Red Cross Honors St. Charles County Volunteers and Community Partners

The American Red Cross St. Charles County Service Center honored its volunteers and community partners on February 23 during a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at the Stegton Regency Conference and Banquet Center in St. Charles, MO. During the event, the Red Cross highlighted community outreach made possible by outstanding community support.

2/22/2007 - Red Cross Volunteers and Community Partners to be Honored in St. Charles County

The St. Charles County Service Center of the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter will sponsor its annual Volunteer Luncheon on Friday, February 23 at 11:30 a.m. to honor local volunteers and community partners for their service to the organization and community. Louis T. Maull IV, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the St. Louis Area Chapter, will emcee the event. Vivian Luce, Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors and David A. Chumley, CEO of the Missouri-Illinois Blood Services Region, will provide the keynote address. Heather Honeycutt, Chair of Volunteers, will introduce award recipients while Joanne Buttice, Director of Volunteer Resources, will present individuals with their awards.

2/21/2007 - American Red Cross Introduces New Lifeguarding Program

In time for the busy spring and summer aquatics season, the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter has launched a newly revised lifeguarding program in conjunction with Red Cross chapters nationwide. The revised training is designed to help aquatic facilities develop and implement a comprehensive program to best meet their unique needs. All courses reflect the latest science in first aid, CPR and emergency cardiovascular care, as well as the latest developments in water safety protocols and rescue skills.

2/7/2007 - Monsanto Fund Awards $50,000 Grant to American Red Cross in Support of Emergency Client Assistance, Disaster Preparedness and Volunteer Outreach

The American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter is the recipient of a $50,000 grant from Monsanto Fund in support of emergency client assistance, disaster preparedness and volunteer outreach. The mission of the Red Cross is to provide relief to victims of disasters and to help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. The important contribution from Monsanto Fund directly supports this lifesaving mission.

2/2/2007 - American Red Cross to Host African-American History Celebration with Congressman William Lacy Clay as Special Guest

In honor of February as Black History Month, the American Red Cross will host an African-American History Celebration featuring Congressman William Lacy Clay as special guest with performances by Harris-Stowe State University Concert Chorale Choir. During the event, Congressman Clay will highlight Red Cross community outreach in the African-American community, focusing specifically on the Charles Drew Community Blood Donation Campaign and Red Cross emergency services provided in the wake of the July, 2006 wind storm and the December, 2006 winter storm.

2/1/2007 - American Red Cross Disaster Action Team Responds to Three-Alarm House Fire on Glen Oaks Drive in Festus, MO

The American Red Cross Jefferson County Service Center dispatched a Disaster Action Team to a three-alarm house fire in the 10,500-block of Glen Oaks Drive in Festus, MO on Thursday. Red Cross volunteers provided assistance on the scene and caseworkers are supporting the recovery effort of four people displaced by the fire.

1/24/2007 - American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter Celebrates 90 Years of Service to the Metropolitan Area

The American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter received its charter in January, 1917 and is celebrating 90 years of dedicated service to the metropolitan area. Since the Chapter was founded, St. Louisans have turned to the local Red Cross in times of urgent need. The Red Cross is woven into the tapestry of St. Louis history, providing disaster assistance while saving countless lives through health and safety training.

1/22/2007 - American Red Cross Presents Lifesaver Awards to Local Heroes

During a ceremony in Creve Coeur today, the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter presented Lifesaver Awards to residents from the St. Louis metropolitan area. A variety of citizens from all walks of life received honors during the event for preparing themselves through training and then reaching out to save a life. Lifesavers range from firefighters, paramedics, an off-duty emergency room physician and teenage bystanders to a lifeguard supervisor, AAA sales agents, a Red Cross volunteer and a Girl Scout.

1/19/2007 - Red Cross Lifesaver Awards to Spotlight Local Heroes

The American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter will feature six stories of heroism during a Lifesaver Award ceremony on Monday, January 22 at 1:30 p.m. The event is designed to recognize local residents for developing skills through training and then reaching out to save a life. A variety of citizens from all walks of life will receive honors - from firefighters, paramedics, an off-duty emergency room physician and teenage bystanders to a lifeguard supervisor, AAA sales agents, a Red Cross volunteer and a Girl Scout.

1/16/2007 - American Red Cross Shelters 30 People Over Two Nights, Provides 1,200 Meals and Snacks and Supports Local Warming Centers

As power continues to be restored throughout the metropolitan area, the large full-service Red Cross emergency shelter at Harvester Christian Church in St. Charles County is no longer needed and closed on Tuesday, January 16. The American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter will continue to assist people who remain without power on an individual basis by providing emergency assistance, including shelter. The public is encouraged to call the St. Louis Area Chapter at 314.516.2800 for any additional emergency needs related to the power outage and extreme temperatures.

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1/14/2007 - American Red Cross Opens 24-Hour Emergency Shelter in St. Charles County Following Severe Ice Storm

At 6 p.m. Sunday, the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter opened a 24-hour emergency shelter at Harvester Christian Church in St. Charles, MO to provide safe refuge in the wake of a severe ice storm and the resulting power outages. At this facility, the Red Cross will provide assistance for emergency needs that includes shelter and food. As the Red Cross continues its assessment in partnership with emergency management officials, additional shelters will be opened if the need arises.

1/12/2007 - American Red Cross Issues Safety Tips for Winter Weather

As winter storm watches and warnings are issued throughout the region, the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter encourages the public to prepare for extreme conditions. The Red Cross stands ready to provide emergency assistance as needed. Red Cross volunteers are on standby and pre-positioned supplies are ready, including cots, blankets, and food. A winter storm can last for several days and can be accompanied by high winds, freezing rain or sleet, heavy snowfall, and cold temperatures. People should prepare for the unexpected, knowing that severe weather can trap them at home, without utilities or other services.

1/4/2007 - Boeing Employees Community Fund Awards $5,000 Grant for American Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Services

In a time of need, military service members and their families turn to the American Red Cross for emergency assistance. The Employees Community Fund of Boeing St. Louis recently awarded a $5,000 grant in support of Armed Forces Emergency Services administered by the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter. The contribution supports emergency communication services that link families through messaging, the ongoing Red Cross collaboration with military aid societies to provide financial assistance during times of emergency, and the "Get to Know Us Before You Need Us" program.

12/11/2006 - American Red Cross Shelters Nearly 1,400 People Over 6 Nights and Serves More Than 16,300 Meals and Snacks

As power was restored throughout the metropolitan area, large full-service Red Cross emergency shelters were no longer needed and closed on Thursday, December 7. The American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter will continue to assist people who remain without power on an individual basis by providing emergency assistance, including shelter. The public is encouraged to call the St. Louis Area Chapter at 314.516.2800 for any additional emergency needs related to the power outage and extreme temperatures.

12/11/2006 - American Red Cross Provides Holiday Gift Options for Deployed Military Service Members

In time for the holiday season, the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter is reaching out to the community with unique gift ideas for deployed military service members. To avoid the security challenges posed by sending items overseas, the Red Cross is highlighting unique alternatives that include prepaid calling cards, gift certificates and long-distance messaging. "This time of year, the Red Cross receives many calls from the public regarding ways to send best wishes to members of the armed forces," said Nicole Holtgrefe, director of preparedness and client services for the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter. "Each of these great options provides a way to support communication during the holiday season."

12/7/2006 - Red Cross Shelters More Than 1,300 People Over 6 Nights and Serves More Than 13,600 Meals and Snacks

As power continues to be restored throughout the metropolitan area, large full-service Red Cross emergency shelters are no longer needed and closed on Thursday morning. The American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter will continue to assist people who remain without power on an individual basis by providing emergency assistance, including shelter. The public is encouraged to call the St. Louis Area Chapter at 314.516.2800 for any additional emergency needs related to the power outage and extreme temperatures.

12/6/2006 - Red Cross Shelters More Than 1,200 People Over 5 Nights, Serves More Than 12,500 Meals and Snacks and Helps 107 People Following 26 Local Fires

Since opening five emergency shelters to accommodate residents during extended power outages, the Red Cross has sheltered 1,219 people and served 12,549 meals and snacks over five nights. The Red Cross continues to partner with emergency management officials, the National Guard and many local municipalities and agencies to provide assistance, including the Southern Baptists, Missouri Convention to prepare as many as 1,000 meals a day. Two Red Cross shelters remain open 24-hours to provide safe refuge from the cold temperatures for those who have lost power. At each of these full-service facilities, more than 160 Red Cross shelter volunteers have provided assistance for emergency needs that include shelter, food and health services. In addition to operating full-service shelters, more than 50 Red Cross Disaster Action Team volunteers have provided assistance including shelter, food, clothing, health services, blankets and hygiene items to 107 people impacted by 26 fires since December 1, 2006.

12/5/2006 - American Red Cross Shelters Nearly 1,100 People Over 4 Nights and Serves Almost 9,000 Meals and Snacks

In the wake of last week's severe winter storm and ongoing widespread power outages, the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter has sheltered 1,075 people over four nights and served 8,941 meals and snacks to shelter guests since opening five emergency shelters. The Red Cross is partnering with emergency management officials and many other local municipalities and agencies to provide assistance, including the Southern Baptists, Missouri Convention to prepare as many as 1,000 meals a day. Four Red Cross shelters remain open 24-hours to provide safe refuge from the cold temperatures for those who have lost power. At each of these full-service facilities, the Red Cross is providing assistance for emergency needs that includes shelter, food and health services.

12/4/2006 - American Red Cross Responds to 3-Alarm House Fire in 6200-Block of Flint Avenue in St. Louis County

A Disaster Action Team from the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter responded to a house fire in the 6200-block of Flint Avenue in St. Louis County on Monday afternoon. Red Cross volunteers provided assistance on the scene and caseworkers are supporting the recovery effort of six people displaced by the fire.

12/4/2006 - American Red Cross Shelters More Than 800 People Over 3 Nights and Serves More Than 5,200 Meals and Snacks

The American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter has sheltered 823 people over three nights and served 5,241 meals and snacks to shelter guests since opening five emergency shelters in the wake of a severe winter storm and widespread power outages. The Red Cross is partnering with emergency management officials and many local municipalities and agencies to provide assistance, including the Southern Baptists, Missouri Convention to prepare as many as 1,000 meals a day. Four Red Cross shelters remain open 24-hours to provide safe refuge from the cold temperatures for those who have lost power. At each of these full-service facilities, the Red Cross is providing assistance for emergency needs that includes shelter, food and health services.

12/3/2006 - American Red Cross Shelters More Than 600 People Over Two Nights and Serves More Than 3,000 Meals and Snacks

Since opening five emergency shelters in response to power outages that followed a severe winter storm, the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter has sheltered 604 people over two nights and served 3,083 meals and snacks to shelter guests. The Red Cross is partnering with the Southern Baptists, Missouri Convention to prepare as many as 1,000 meals a day. All five Red Cross shelters remain open 24-hours to provide safe refuge from the cold temperatures for those who have lost power. At each of these full-service facilities, the Red Cross is providing assistance for emergency needs that includes shelter, food and health services.

12/2/2006 - American Red Cross Shelters Nearly 300 People Overnight and Serves More Than 750 Meals and Snacks

The American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter sheltered 287 people in five emergency shelters overnight and served 776 meals and snacks to shelter guests. All five shelters remain open 24-hours to provide safe refuge from the cold temperatures for those who have lost power. At each of these facilities, the Red Cross is providing assistance for emergency needs that includes shelter, food and health services.

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