|
|
|
 |
|
|
Today is Monday, January 5, 2009
Welcome to Your American Red Cross...
|
Washingtonian Magazine January 2009 Edition Recognizes Linda Mathes and the National Capital Area
Annually, the Washingtonian Magazine honors Washington, D.C. area citizens who work to help make this area a better place to live and work.
This year, Chief Executive Officer, Linda Mathes and the National Capital Area were recognized among a list of other impressive
"Washingtonians of the Year" which included NBC4's Doreen Gentzler and Georgetown University President John DeGioia.
Linda Mathes and the National Capital Area were acknowledged for their daily commitment and hard work to help educate,
equip and empower people to prepare for and respond to disasters or other life-threatening emergencies within their communities.
The recognition received from the Washingtonian is about the team of Red Cross volunteers and staff who remain dedicated to
serving the Washington, D.C. area communities each and every day. Visit your local retail store to purchase a copy
of the Washingtonian Magazine January 2009 Edition.
Click here to read the Washingtonian Magazine article.
The Time to Prepare for a Disaster is Before It Happens
We can't do it for you, but we can make it easier to prepare. Download our Emergency Preparedness Shopping List.
Make your kit and check it frequently to ensure items are fresh and in working order. Having a kit could save your life
and the lives of your family members.
PREPARE TODAY! Make a Plan. Make a Kit. Get trained.
Download the shopping list here.
National Capital Area Chapter Provides Briefing on Inauguration Preparations
Fairfax, VA (Dec. 12, 2008) - The National Capital Area Chapter hosted a press briefing that gave reporters a glimpse into how we are gearing up
to handle the influx of visitors and preparing for and ready to respond to emergenices whenever and wherever they may happen.
Your local Red Cross is immersed in preparations for the millions of visitors expected in the D.C. area for the
2009 Presidential Inauguration on Jan. 20th.
Click on the following links for news stories about this briefing:
Click here for more...
Click here for more...
National Capital Area Chapter Media Contacts:
Kathy Thompson, Office: 703-584-8412 or ThompsonK@redcrossnca.org
Kim Covington, Office: 703-584-8455 or CovingtonK@redcrossnca.org
The Only Academy-Sanctioned Oscar Night DC Viewing Party in the D.C. Area - February 22, 2009
There are only 52 Oscar Night America viewing parties nationwide and Oscar Night DC is
one of those exclusive events. The 2009 Oscar Night DC viewing party for the 81st Annual Academy Awards will
be at Hard Rock Cafe, 999 E Street, NW on Feb. 22, 2009. Sponsorships are available at the $50,000, $25,000,
$10,000, $5,000, $2,500 levels; VIP tickets are $150 per person (price increases to $180 after Feb. 5th) and general admission tickets
are $85 per person. All proceeds will benefit the important work of the American Red Cross of the National Capital Area.
Click here
to register.
Other Upcoming Events
June 15, 2009: Sixth Annual Invitational Golf Tournament - Lowes Island Club, Sterling, Va.
Oct. 17, 2009: Fire & Ice Ball, Mellon Auditorium - 1301 Constitution Ave., Northwest, D.C.
Click here for the Special Events page.
Prepare to Save a Life with New Online Courses Available Now
Your local American Red Cross now offers online training courses. Learn at a comfortable pace and convenient time. Get prepared
now by getting trained now!
Click here to get started!
When you've finished your training, look for the "Skill Session Sign Up" button to complete your certification!
What If Your Child Needed Blood and There Wasn't Any
The Red Cross is critically low on blood. Please Help Now! Our goal is to have at least a five-
to seven-day supply of blood available at all times, and yet we have less than one day's supply
of almost any blood type. Please help make sure it's there when it's
needed. Call 1-800-Give-Life to make an appointment today.
Click here to read more.
Build Your Preparedness Kit and Buy an Eton AM/FM Radio with NOAA, TV VHF, Flashlight and Cell-Phone Charger
This all-in-one unit offers functionality and versatility that makes it ideal for emergencies. The FR250 provides you with radio,
light, and cell phone battery life when you need it most. The Hand-Crank Power Generator charges the internal rechargeable
Ni-MH battery pack. With the NOAA weather channels and TV VHF channels, you can find weather forecasts or listen to TV shows
when you're away from the set.
Visit the Red Cross Store for
a Disaster Kit, Eton Radios and more!
Volunteers Needed for Yesterday's Rose
Yesterday's Rose is a thrift store located at 9960 Main Street, Fairfax, VA.
Click here for more about Yesterday's Rose.
The Red Cross receives a portion of the proceeds from the sale of clothing, shoes, furniture and other household items from this store.
We partner with Yesterday's Rose by requesting interested volunteers to work a minimum of 12 hours weekly. (Training provided.)
Click here to contact Volunteer Services about helping!
(Click the box below to view Be Red Cross Ready.)
Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2007
| |
Ready When the Time Comes, a corporate volunteer program, taps the human resources of corporate America. 
