Volunteers Respond to Fire in Clinton County
March 20, 2010 by Executive Director ·
In response a fire on the 100 block of N 7th Street, Clinton, volunteers from the Gateway Area Chapter were on the scene Saturday evening, ensuring that the fire victims’ emergency needs were met. Basic human needs such as a place to stay, food to eat, necessary medications or health items, and clothes to wear are provided by the Red Cross first. Red Cross mental health counselors are also available to assist the fire victims and their families.
All Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by the voluntary donations of people like you. To help victims of this fire and other local disasters, please make a financial contribution to the American Red Cross by calling (563) 242-5223 or mailing a check to P.O. Box 1565, Clinton, IA 52733-1565.
Ashford University & Iowa Hospice Present Gateway Red Cross Luau 2010
March 19, 2010 by Executive Director ·
From 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 2010, Ashford University & Iowa Hospice Present Gateway Red Cross Luau 2010 at the Wild Rose Casino & Resort in Clinton. Tickets are just $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Sponsorships are still available.
The recent number of fires in the Gateway Area – 8 fires in just under 8 weeks of 2010 – is just one good reason to support this event. Funds raised from this event help the Gateway Area Chapter of the American Red Cross carry out its mission to provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
To learn more, click here for complete event details!
You get to enjoy
- Entertainment from Dancing the Night Away DJ Service
- Dinner including a Hawaiian menu: Teriyaki Chicken w/Pineapple, BBQ Pulled Pork, Hawaiian Salad, Spinach Salad w/Raspberry Vinaigrette, Rice Pilaf, Stir Fry Vegetables, and Corn
- A silent auction & raffles
- PLUS – don’t forget to wear your best Hawaiian costume – we’ll have a contest and
- LOTS of fun
- And MOST IMPORTANTLY – knowing that you’ll be having a Hawaiian Good Time for a good
Bring your friends! Call the Chapter office at (563) 242-5223 for more details or to get your tickets today!
Be sure to book a room and stay the night! You can enjoy your evening with friends at the Luau and follow it with a night of relaxation and enjoying all of the amenities of the Wild Rose Casino & Resort! Rooms are available at a discounted rate of $79 + tax – including breakfast at the Sawmill Buffet. Reservations can be made at this discounted rate until March 26, 2010! Rooms are limited – so get yours reserved TODAY! Call toll free at 800-457-9975! Let them know you’re with the Luau to get the discounted rate! To learn more about what the Wild Rose & Casino has to offer, visit www.wildros
You Can Be A HERO for the American Red Cross!
March 14, 2010 by Executive Director ·
Around the world, around the nation, around the corner – there is a place where people help others in need. When people will give whatever they can to feed and clothe victims of an unimaginable disaster a world away or a state away. Where business owners and community organizations raise funds to help provide food and shelter for thousands of people who have lost their homes and livelihoods whether they be in Southeast Asia, Florida or down the street. Where a person will choose to leave the comfort of her own bed on a cold night to bring warmth and comfort and hope to a neighbor she may not know and may never see again.
That place is right here in Clinton & Jackson Counties in Iowa and western Whiteside in Illinois, and those kind people are generous residents and the trained and compassionate volunteers of the Gateway Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. The Red Cross is ready to respond to the emergency needs of each and every community, no matter how large or small the disaster.
To become a HERO for the American Red Cross, you or your organization agrees to raise a minimum of $1,000 through any legal means you choose. Between now and June 30, 2010, you can sign up today online at http://american.redcross.org/goto/GACHeroes! Call the office at (563) 242-5223 for more details.
