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| General | The American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids is nearly entirely locally funded.
Despite popular belief, we are NOT a government agency, nor do we receive any funding from the National Red Cross. We thrive on the generosity of those in our community.
We are able to provide the life-saving services that we do each day because someone like you stepped forward and made a contribution of their resources and their time.
If you would like to make a donation, there are three ways you can!
1. Go to our website.
2. Stop by our offices at 1050 Fuller Ave. NE, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
3. Call us at 616-456-8661, and use a credit card over the phone.
| | Music | CHECK HERE FOR UPCOMING EVENTS AT YOUR LOCAL RED CROSS!
EVENT: Culver’s “Give A Pint, Get A Pint” Day
DATE: July 11, 2008
Help Save a Life!
Every two seconds someone in America needs blood. The American Red Cross serves as the bridge between over 4 million generous blood donors and millions of patients in need each year.
On Friday, July 11 from 12 noon to 6 pm the American Red Cross Blood Mobile will be on site at the Culver’s restaurant located at 6300 28th St., in Grand Rapids to accept donations of blood. Culver’s is trying to help them reach their goal of 27 pints donated.
For all the generous blood donors, Culver’s will give you a coupon to redeem for a free pint of Culver’s Frozen Custard for giving a pint of blood and helping to save a life.
If you are interested in donating on Friday, July 11th, please give Steve Stephan, Culver’s owner/operator a call at 616-464-1190 to sign up or email him at cascadeculvers@msn.com.
Please help save a life this summer!
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EVENT: Lifesavers Tours
DATES:
July 9 and 23 (from noon to 1pm)
August 6 and 20 (from noon to 1pm)
How much do you know about your local Red Cross? Want to know more? Why don’t you take a Lifesavers Tour?
A Lifesavers Tour is a one-hour, power-packed event that tells you stories of how the Red Cross serves your community. You will be inspired, and will walk away saying, “I’m so glad the Red Cross is here!” They take place every other Wednesday, and a complimentary lunch is also included, provided by local restaurants. Take an hour and stop by to see what the Red Cross does and how you can be a part of it. Invite friends, family and coworkers!
Call our chapter at 616.456.8661 to reserve your spot now!
We would love to see you there — a safe community begins with YOU!
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EVENT: Summer Babysitters Training Camps
DATE: beginning June 23 and continuing through August
This POPULAR and FUN day-long course trains youths ages 11 to 15 on how to be confident, responsible caretakers for infants and school-aged children. The course trains on everything from safe toys to basic safety skills. It includes lunch and a backpack, with a DVD with resume templates and fun recipes to try with kids!
For more dates and to register, go to our website and look under “Calendar.”
| | Movies | Cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, children with sickle cell anemia, premature babies, liver transplant patients and those having routine, scheduled or emergency surgery are only some of the lives that are touched each and every day by blood donors.
All donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health. Red Cross blood donors answer questions regarding their health history as well as have their blood pressure, temperature, pulse and red cell volume tested to ensure they are eligible to donate.
During the blood collection, a fresh and new needle, bag and tubing is used to ensure donor safety. Donated blood is sent to one of the Red Cross’ state of the art testing laboratories, where it undergoes numerous tests for diseases such as HIV and hepatitis.
In our American Red Cross Blood Services Region, we collect blood, manufacture blood products and supply 80% of the blood products used by Michigan hospital patients! Over 2,000 hospital patients utilize the blood products made from donations by volunteer donors every day in Michigan!
Here is a schedule of upcoming blood drives in Barry, Ionia, Kent and Montcalm Counties:
Friday, June 20:
Carson City Hospital -- 406 East Elm, Carson City
10:30 am to 4:15 pm
Monday, June 23:
Central United Methodist Church -- 912 Fourth Ave., Lake Odessa
12:00 pm to 5:45 pm
Tuesday, June 24:
Resurrection Life Church -- 5100 Ivanrest Ave. SW, Wyoming
1:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Tuesday, July 1:
Lyons Muir Church -- 1074 Olmstead Rd./M-21, Muir
12:30 pm to 6:15 pm
Monday, July 7:
Delton St. Ambrose Church -- 11252 Floria Rd., Delton
1:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Chapel Hill United Methodist Church -- 14591Fruit Ridge Ave., Kent City
12:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Tuesday, July 8:
Montcalm Community College -- 2800 College Drive, Sidney
10:15 am to 4:00 pm
Wednesday, July 9:
St. Mary's Church -- 404 N. Division St., Carson City
12:00 pm to 5:45 pm
Thursday, July 10:
Sheridan VFW -- 209 W. Washington, Sheridan
12:00 pm to 5:45 pm
Friday, July 11:
Cornerstone Worship Center -- 9190 E. Howard City - Edmore Rd., Vestaburg
12:00 pm to 5:45 pm
Cascade Culver's -- 6300 28th St. SE, Grand Rapids
12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thursday, July 17:
Hastings Moose Lodge -- 128 N. Michigan, Hastings
1:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Friday, July 18:
Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital -- 615 S. Bower St., Greenville
11:00 am to 4:45 pm
Thursday, July 24:
Greenville Community Church -- 6596 S. Vining Rd., Greenville
12:00 pm to 5:45 pm
Saturday, July 26:
Rockford Reformed Church -- 4890 11 Mile Rd. NE, Rockford
1:00 pm to 7:00 pm
"Operation Injured Soliders" Benefit Weekend -- Byrne Dr., Rockford
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
For more information on blood drives, please call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or go to www.givelife.org. | | Television | Have a special skill or professional interest? There are internships are currently available at our chapter (for more specific information on each, go to our website and under “Volunteer,” select “Internships”):
Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director
Instruction Coordinator Intern
Accounting Intern
Receptionist Intern
For high school and college internships, check out www.arcempowerme.com. | | Books | To see our photos, go to our Flickr account!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/redcrossggr | | Heroes | Chapter Building Address:
1050 Fuller Ave. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Office Hours:
8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Phone Number:
616.456.8661 (8:30 am to 5:00 pm, M-F)
800.482.2411 (Between the hours of 5:00 PM and 8:30 AM and on weekends and holidays, callers will be connected to our night answering service.)
Fax Number:
616.235.2355
Website:
http://www.greatergrandrapids.redcross.org
For our Youth Volunteers:
http://www.arcempowerme.com/
Americorps in Michigan:
http://atwpmi.com/
MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/redcrossggr
Blog:
http://redcrossggr.wordpress.com
Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/American-Red-Cross-of-Greater-Grand-Rapids/24853566872
Email:
info@ggr.redcross.org
If you have any questions about our MySpace, please contact Caroline Clunk, Communications Coordinator at (616) 456-8661 ext. 8999 or at cclunk@ggr.redcross.org.
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About me:
Began in 1917, the American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids works hard each and every day to make our community here in Grand Rapids a safer place to live, work and play.
Largely volunteer-driven, your local Red Cross serves thousands of people in our area each year, offering many important and vital services, such as disaster relief, preparedness and safety courses, in-school safety education and more to the people right here in our community.
For more information, check out our website:
http://www.greatergrandrapids.redcross.org
OR check out our blog at http://redcrossggr.wordpress.com
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Who I'd like to meet:
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for the Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids, to help those in our community prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies, we'd love to have you!
For more information, contact:
Connie Edwards
Volunteer Coordinator
616.456.8661 ext. 3108
cedwards@ggr.redcross.org
Our current volunteer needs include:
Transportation Drivers
Transportation Dispatchers
Parade Coordinator
Parade Participants
Receptionists
Course Instructors
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