(Athens, TN., June 26, 2009) The Hiwassee Chapter of the American Red Cross has seen an increase in residents needing assistance. A total of 4 families have been given assistance in this past week with Red Cross volunteers going out on calls at all hours of the day. “Most families have no idea Red Cross provides these services until they need them.
The Red Cross has assisted over 70 local families in the last year. Red Cross volunteers are going out on calls at all hours. These services can only be provided through the support of volunteerism and financial donations from the community.
The local American Red Cross Chapter is asking for donations to help fund single family disaster relief operations for McMinn and Meigs Counties. “Without the support from our local community we would not have been able to provide the services needed to those who have been affected by house fires in the community,” said Julia Wright, Executive Director of the Hiwassee Chapter. “Donations for this and other local disasters can be dropped off or mailed to our office at 113 Madison Avenue, Athens, TN 37303 or P.O. Box 2314 Cleveland, TN 37320. You can also make a donation with a credit card by contacting our office at 423-472-1595.”
United We Serve Initiative Officially Launched
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The Corporation for National and Community Service has planned a national service initiative, United We Serve, with the aim of meeting community needs and making voluntary service a way of life for everyone.: The American Red Cross in Cleveland, TN serving Bradley, Polk, Meigs and McMinn counties anticipates an influx of volunteers, and wants to highlight this opportunity to draw attention to the mission of the Red Cross and attract new volunteers. In response to the service initiative, the local chapter will be having a two Fulfilling Our Mission/New Volunteer Orientations -- one on Tues., June 30, 2009 and one on Tues., July 14, 2009. Both will be from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. There is no charge for these sessions but you must pre-register by calling (423) 472-1595.
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The Hiwassee Chapter needs registered, trained volunteers to fulfill our mission by preparing for, responding to and recovering from emergencies and disasters. We cover Bradley, Polk, Meigs and McMinn counties in southeastern Tennessee.
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340 A 20th Street | Cleveland, TN 37311 | 423.472.1595
The American Red Cross provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
Serving Bradley, Polk, Meigs and McMinn Counties, the Hiwassee Chapter has been a vital part of the Cleveland, TN area community for more than 90 years.
