Illinois Capital Area Chapter
Serving Christian, Logan, Macoupin, Menard, Montgomery, and Sangamon Counties
Partnering with Coles and Clark Counties

Why Volunteer With the American Red Cross Video
A Local Disaster Story

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Course & Activity Brochure (July 2008 - December 2008)

Newsletter

   
Pictures from Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, Iowa

Floods ravage throughout the Midwest including Iowa and Illinois. Local American Red Cross volunteers have responded to assist with the flood relief efforts, and more volunteers are
needed. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Volunteer Services at (217) 787-7602.

Donate now to help flood victims!



Additional Volunteers Deploying in Response to Flooding
June 17, 2008



Appeal for Disaster Relief Fund and Need For Volunteers in Response to Flooding
June 16, 2008

Local voluteers Jimmy Shotton and Scott Shelby were deployed
on June 9, 2008 to assist with relief efforts in Omaha, Nebraska.

Emergency Response Vehicle Dispatched to Omaha, Nebraska
June 9, 2008

American Red Cross Responds to Severe Weather
June 4, 2008







The American Red Cross distributes fans to help local families stay cool
during the summer. Papa John's will be holding Fan Club again this
summer. On Wednesday, July 9 Papa John's will donate $1 from every pizza
sold that day to the American Red Cross to purchase fans for those in need.

Summer Picnic To Be Held on Friday, July 18, 2008

Enroll youth in Babysitter's Training this summer

Click here to watch Babysitter's Training Video

ABC NewsChannel 20 Summer Golf Challenges Info and Schedule
On Fridays throughout the summer, golfers have the
opportunity to raise money for the local disaster relief fund.

View Preparedness Video

Pandemic Flu Information

American Red Cross Earns Four-Star Rating