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See you next year!

Red Cross Strives to Help
Disaster's Vulnerable Population

In testimony to a U.S. House of Representatives Committee, the American Red Cross offered recommendations on ways to better meet the needs of every community member affected by disaster, especially those with special requirements.

Trevor Riggen, Red Cross senior director of disaster services testified Tuesday more.....

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American Red Cross Psychological First Aid Program to benefit Military Families

The American Red Cross Stark County Chapter unveiled a new Psychological First Aid Program for Military families beginning with the first class on Saturday, August 15, 2009. The course was held at the Stark County Red Cross office, 525 Market Ave., N, downtown Canton, offered, at no cost, for all local military families and veterans interested in developing skills to cope with the stages of deployment. more....


 

 
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Melissa Seibert
welcomes home
a young soldier
from deployment.

Every Minute Counts
Plan to attend a free fundraising lunch, EVERY MINUTE COUNTS,  in support of your local Red Cross Chapter on Wednesday May 12, 2010. 
The first Every Minute Counts fundraising lunch in May of 2009 was attended by over 400 Red Cross friends. Guests heard true stories of lives touched by our local Red Cross and then pledged support of our services.


The Changing Lives Society, a multi-year giving society, was introduced and kicked-off at the Every Minute Counts event. Thank you to the Founding Members of our Changing Lives Society.  

If you would like to become a member of the Changing Lives Society, please contact Jacquie Batchelder, (330) 453-0146 x112. 

Fundraising is ongoing in support of the vital services we perform to fulfill our mission in Stark County. Click here to DONATE now. We need you more than ever.


We also thank our 2008-2009 Chapter Partners for their continued generous support of our Chapter services.

 

 

Upcoming 60 Minute
sessions.... 

 


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Pandemic Flu Seminar

On behalf of the admistrators and faculty who attended the Pandemic Flu Seminar at Kent State University Stark I thank you and the Red Cross for this informative and valuable service. Tim Andreotti and Matt Sweeney did a great job explaining the benefits of preparedness and responding to questions and comments. The campus will be better equipped to handle the possible flu epidemic, if it should occur.

We would be happy to give the Red Cross a recommendation for this seminar if any higher education institutions are considering it.

Thank you again for generously providing this service to our community. This is just one more way that the Red Cross shows how much they care.

Sincerely, Cynthia Williams

 Be Red Cross Ready. Flu checklist

Do you have a group or organization that could benefit from hearing the Pandemic Flu  presentation?

 

Contact Tim or Matt for further details.

American Red Cross Stark County Chapter to Sponsor
Active Military Family Support Group

With many local families dealing with the stress and emotions that come along with the deployment of a loved one, the American Red Cross Stark County Chapter is sponsoring an Active Military Family Support Group. This service is available to families who have active members serving in any area of the Armed Forces. more...

 

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Photo: Gayle A. Taylor, Support Group Leader (left) and Melissa Seibert, Facilitator (right) discuss upcoming plans for the new Stark County Red Cross Active Military Family Support Group.

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Our Red Cross Youth Volunteers were kept busy this year assisting at the: Arts in Stark First Friday events, Camp Safe Crossings, an Emergency Services HazMat drill and the Duck Race fundraiser. To view a few photos of our youth volunteers at these different events, click here.

Attention Area High School Students you can Change A Life by Joining the Red Cross Youth Club for the 09/10 school year.
As a member you will have the opportunity to contribute to our community (assisting at: Health and Safety Classes, Summer First Aid Stations, Camp Safe Crossings, Local Disasters and Fundraisers); Learn New Skills; Gain Lifetime Experiences; Meet People with Similar Interests; Learn to be a Leader and Have Fun! Meetings are held the 3rd Saturday of each month at 11:00a.m. Scheduled meetings dates are:  November 21, December 19, January 16, February 20, March 20 April 17 and May 15. The meetings are held at the Red Cross Chapter, 525 Market Ave., N, downtown Canton. For more information, please call Jacquie at the Red Cross Chapter at 330-453-0146, ext. 112.
American Red Cross Stark County Chapter Offers Fire Prevention and Safety Tips

Simple Steps to Help Prevent the Biggest Disaster Threat Affecting Families Across the Nation

The biggest disaster threat to families across our nation every day isn't a flood or hurricane; it's fire. Last winter the Stark County Red Cross responded to a record number of 51 home fires; nationally last year, the American Red Cross responded to more than 63,000 fires throughout the country.

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November 2009
Category: All
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Adult CPR/AED w/Infant & Child CPR (Review Class)
6:00pm - n/a

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60 Minutes With Your American Red Cross
5:00pm - n/a

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First Friday
6:00pm - n/a

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CPR/AED & First Aid for Schools and Community (Review Class)
8:30am - n/a

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Sports Safety Training (Review Class)
6:00pm - 10:30pm

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Sports Safety Training
8:30am - 5:00pm

5 CHAPS
10:00am - 12:00pm

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60 Minutes With Your American Red Cross
12:00pm - 1:00pm

HIV Prevention & Education Planning
5:30pm - 7:00pm

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CPR/AED & First Aid for Schools and Community
8:30am - 6:00pm

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Human AIDS Ribbon
3:00pm - 5:00pm

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Standard First Aid w/Adult CPR/AED & Bloodborne Pathogens (part 1 of 2)
6:00pm - 10:00pm

         
             
 View other months here. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

60 minutes with your American Red Cross

Next Session:

Wednesday, November 18
Noon - 1:00 pm

RSVP to Linda Sandor
at 330-453-0146 x117.

Military Family Support Group Meeting

November 17, 2009
7:00-8:00 P.M.

RSVP to Melissa Seibert

You Can Change A Life

Meeting the 3rd Saturday of each month. Next meeting is November 21st at 11:00am.

For more information email or
call the office, 330-453-0146, ext.111 or ext. 112

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 Mission Statement

The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. 

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