American Red Cross
Central Minnesota Chapter
Red Cross News
March-10-2010
Red Cross Passes the $100 Million Mark in Aid for Haiti Earthquake Relief and Recovery

The American Red Cross today announced it is allocating an additional $24.4 million for Haiti earthquake relief and recovery, increasing its total commitment to date to $106.4 million.

The Red Cross made its funding announcemen
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March-9-2010
Tarpaulins, tents, ropes and toolkits continue to pour into Haiti

Less than two months after the earthquake that devastated southern Haiti and left an estimated 1.3 million homeless, the Red Cross and other humanitarian agencies have distributed emergency shelter materials to more than 650,000 people &ndash
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March-5-2010
Red Cross Pledge to Chilean Earthquake Increases to $500,000

To respond to increasing needs following the Chile earthquake, the American Red Cross has doubled its pledge to $500,000 for relief operations and is providing 5,000 water-carrying cans from its warehouse in Panama to be distributed to those
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March-3-2010
Red Cross Increases Chilean Earthquake Pledge to $250,000

The American Red Cross is responding to the strong 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile, increasing the initial pledge to $250,000 from its International Response Fund for relief operations.

In addition, following a request for as
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March-1-2010
March is American Red Cross Month

President Barack Obama has proclaimed March as Red Cross Month across the United States, a tradition upheld by every U.S. President dating back to Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1943.

“The American Red Cross is there when peopl
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February-28-2010
Red Cross Responds to Chile Earthquake with Initial $50,000 Pledge

The American Red Cross is responding to the strong 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile, making an initial $50,000 pledge from its International Response Fund for relief operations.

Our hearts go out to the people of Chile as they
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Blood Services

The Central Minnesota Chapter of the American Red Cross proudly announces the new Blood Services Area has been completed within our newly remodeled St Cloud Chapter House. With generous donor areas offering more space and privacy and a huge parking area, our professional and friendly staff is here to make your blood donation a delightful experience! We invite you to come in and save someone's life today!

Hours of Operation
(Chapter Office Location)

Monday 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursday 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 2:00pm

Appointments
To make an appointment, please call 1.800.GIVE.LIFE (1-800-448-3543) or visit our website at www.redcrossblood.org.

Questions
If you have questions regarding eligibility, test results, post donation concerns, blood type, date of last donation or donation history, please call the Donor Client Support Center at 1-866-236-3276.

Want to volunteer?
Central Minnesota Blood Services are coordinated through the Red Cross North Central Blood Services located in St. Paul, MN. We do, however, have many active and committed local volunteers in Central Minnesota who help as callers, greeters, shuttle drivers, canteen workers and more. If YOU would like to volunteer, call our local chapter at 320-251-7641 and we will put you in contact with our Volunteer Coordinator.

Sponsoring a Blood Drive
Would you, your company or social group like to sponsor a blood drive? Call 1-800-426-2164 for more information. This is a great way to show your staff and friends that you care, AND the blood you give today may just save someone's life tomorrow!


Regular Bloodmobiles

Chapter Office:
1301 West St. Germain St
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Walk-Ins welcome!


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Atonement Lutheran Church:
1244 29th Ave North
St. Cloud, MN 56303
1st Tuesday of every month,
1:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M.

 


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