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$3.5 million grant from the Walmart Foundation helps equip and empower students WASHINGTON, June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross will help 2,500 students receive training for entry-level healthcare careers through the Red Cross Nurse Assistant Training (NAT) program thanks to a $3.5 million grant from the Walmart Foundation. The program equips students and helps give them a career pathway into the fast-growing industry, while also helping communities...
Joseph Federico to lead NJMET's charity drive to aid storm victims from Hurricane Sandy and from recent tornadoes in Oklahoma. Money raised will be sent through the Red Cross funds to aid those still suffering from Sandy as well as victims of recent tornadoes in Oklahoma. Clifton, NJ (PRWEB) June 07, 2013 Joseph Federico, VP and director of NJ MET Inc., has officially announced its corporate sponsorship to aid the American Red Cross for fiscal year 2013. “The officers and directors...
AIT will be making a donation to the Red Cross Disaster Relief fund for every domain registration and renewal this summer, through Labor Day, to help raise money and support the efforts of the Red Cross in Moore, Oklahoma. Fayetteville, NC (PRWEB) June 06, 2013 Advanced Internet Technologies, Inc. (AIT.com), a North Carolina company, unveiled this week that they will be making a donation to the Red Cross Disaster Relief fund for every domain registration and renewal over the summer,...
Range Kleen Mfg. the #1 Consumer choice in leading home goods per AC Nielsen is teaming up with our partners Berndes who is also the #1 selling brand in Germany and leader in all of Europe to run a special promotion for a portion of the proceeds to go to the Red Cross Oklahoma Tornado Relief Fund. Lima, Ohio (PRWEB) May 24, 2013 Range Kleen Mfg. strives to “TCOTC.” Our number one motto is to “Take Care of the Customer, from the President's desk to the Shipping Dock.” We hold...
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross tornado relief effort in Oklahoma will continue through the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Emergency aid stations and shelters will be open and disaster workers will be handing out food and relief supplies to those affected by this week's devastating storms. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090108/RedCrossLOGO ) "The Red Cross is making sure that people in Oklahoma get the help they need today,...
SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sutter Health today announced a $150,000 donation to the American Red Cross Capital Region Chapter to support relief efforts following the devastating tornado in Oklahoma this week. "It's almost impossible to comprehend the staggering devastation caused by the massive tornado," said Pat Fry, president and CEO of Sutter Health. "Our hearts are with the victims, their families and all those affected. We hope our donation encourages...
WASHINGTON, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross continues to expand relief efforts across Oklahoma, with additional kitchens opening today and more trucks and volunteers flowing into the state. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090108/RedCrossLOGO) Already this week, more than 200 Red Cross disaster workers in Oklahoma have opened shelters, kitchens and emergency aid stations. In these locations, people can find a safe refuge, food and snacks,...
WASHINGTON, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross is working around the clock to help people in Oklahoma after Monday's devastating tornadoes with shelters, food, water and supplies, and more workers, supplies and equipment are moving into the area today. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090108/RedCrossLOGO ) "Our thoughts and sympathy are with all those impacted by these horrific tornadoes," said Trevor Riggen, vice president of Disaster...
Country superstar is major Red Cross supporter, competes for Red Cross on "All-Star Celebrity Apprentice" WASHINGTON, May 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross honored award-winning country music star and Red Cross spokesman Trace Adkins last night with the Crystal Cross for his support of the humanitarian organization. The Crystal Cross award honors celebrities who have shown exemplary support of and service to the Red Cross mission. (Logo:...
WASHINGTON, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- American Red Cross partners University of Phoenix(®) and MGM Resorts International have become founding members of the Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) Giving Program, which helps support members of the U.S. military, veterans and their families. (Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090108/RedCrossLOGO) The program marks its first anniversary this month, closely coinciding with Armed Forces Day on May 18, when...
