Siouxland Area Chapter

20th Anniversary of Tour of Homes

Tammie Pech - Public Relations/ Event Coordinator — 7/23/2010

Tornadoes and Flooding Impact Siouxland

7/21/2010

Red Cross Continues to Help Flood and Tornado Victims, Seeks Financial Donations

Tammie Pech — 6/29/2010

The American Red Cross has been responding to tornados and flooding in Northwest Iowa.

Flooding in Northeast Nebraska

Tammie Pech — 6/17/2010

Flooding has affected residents of Norfolk, Clearwater, Neligh, and Elkhorn. The American Red Cross is providing shelter, warm meals, and comfort during this disaster.

CPR Awareness Week

Jean Grove — 6/1/2010

3 Month Haiti report

American Red Cross — 4/12/2010

Ride for the Red

Iowa Great Lakes Chapter — 4/9/2010

Ride for the Red

SAVE THE DATE

The Iowa Great Lakes Chapter of the

American Red Cross Announces

Poker Run

Saturday August 21^st 2010

Okoboji Iowa

Contact Cindy at 712-262-1574 at the Great Lakes Chapter

or visit www.iglredcross.org for more information

March is Red Cross Month

Tammie Pech - Public Relations — 3/3/2010

With March proclaimed as Red Cross Month, the Siouxland Area Chapter today recognized and thanked the supporters and volunteers whose efforts enable the Red Cross to respond to disasters down the street, across the country and around the world.

Club Red gets MRHD Grant

Tammie Pech - Public Relations — 1/29/2010

The Siouxland Chapter of the American Red Cross is announcing the group of college and high school students attending this year’s Club Red Academy Leadership Program. Thanks to a Missouri River Historic District (MRHD) Grant, the Academy is free to participants and has been well attended.

Sheltering update

Bob Bartling - Disaster Services Manager — 1/25/2010

Sheltering needs met in Sac and Dakota Counties.

Red Cross Offers Tips on How to Stay Warm during Frigid Temperatures

Tammie Pech, Public Relations/ Event Coordinator — 1/5/2010

Sioux City, January 5, 2010 – Bone chilling temperatures have gripped much of the country, and the American Red Cross urges everyone to be safe and prepare as much as possible.

American Red Cross releases $1 million in aid to help communities affected by earthquake in Haiti

1/13/2010

American Red Cross releases $1 million in aid to help communities affected by earthquake in Haiti

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - The American Red Cross has pledged $1,000,000 to assist communities impacted by yesterday's earthquake in Haiti, and is prepared to take further action as local responders assess the situation.

Holiday Mail for Heroes

Tammie Pech - Public Relations/Event Coordinator — 11/6/2009

Hartley Swimmer wins Swim-A-Cross Grand Prize

Tammie Pech - Public Relations/Event Coordinator — 11/5/2009

American Red Cross Tour of Homes

10/23/2009

Club Red Academy taking applications

Tammie Pech — 7/8/2009

Heroes Announced

Tammie Pech — 4/24/2009

On Tuesday, April 28, from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. the Siouxland Red Cross will honor "everyday" heroes at the Sioux City Convention Center and tickets are still available. The Siouxland Heroes event was created to recognize individuals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to impact the lives of others, either through a commitment of service or by performing a lifesaving act. The Siouxland Area Chapter of the American Red Cross is pleased to sponsor the event to honor local heroes. The sixth annual event will feature Hero awards in several categories. Proceeds from the event will support programs and services provided by the Siouxland Red Cross throughout thirteen counties in Iowa, South Dakota and Nebraska.

Scrubby Bear at JC Penny's

Tammie Pech — 3/11/2009
The American Red Cross Siouxland Area Chapter will be at the JC Penny’s entrance at Southern Hills Mall Saturday, March 14th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. This fun event is in honor of March is Red Cross month.
Want to get your photo taken with Scrubby Bear? The loveable and well-known hand-washing bear will be available for photos, autographs and hugs! Scrubby Bear visits area schools to teach children the importance of clean hands. His motto, “Don’t get sick, wash up quick!”

Siouxland Chapter Receives Grant from Community Foundation

Tammie Pech — 3/12/2009
With current projected climate changes and possible pandemic activities, the need for local sheltering is anticipated to increase in the future. Thanks to a grant from The Community Foundation of Greater Plymouth County, the county is now better prepared to handle that need.

Siouxland Chapter Responds to Arkansas Ice Storm

Tammie Pech — 1/30/2009
A group of local Red Cross volunteers will leave today to help the relief effort in Arkansas after a major winter storm has left many without power. The Siouxland Chapter was notified yesterday that volunteers were needed as part of a deployment of volunteers from all over America. Linda Doran, Gerry Neuroth, Maurice Evans, Linda Brice, and Vernon Brice have volunteered for the assignment which could last up to two weeks.

Siouxland Red Cross Responds to Sac City Fire

Tammie Pech — 1/19/2009
Sac City, IA- On Saturday the Siouxland Chapter of the American Red Cross responded to a house fire in Sac City located at 2614 290th St. The fire, which left a family of twelve homeless, was one of several area fires that the Red Cross has responded to in recent weeks. The Siouxland Chapter provided the family, which included children ages 2-22, with emergency assistance to help get them back on their feet. Shelter, food, and means for necessities such as infant supplies were provided.

New Employees at Siouxland Chapter

Tammie Pech — 2/18/2009
The Siouxland Chapter of the American Red Cross has hired Tammie Pech as the Public Relations/Event Coordinator, Bob Kirschbaum as the Fund Development Associate, and Jenny Eck as the Youth and Aquatics Coordinator.

March is Red Cross Month

Tammie Pech — 3/4/2009
March has officially been declared Red Cross Month by order of a Presidential Proclamation signed by President Barack Obama on February 27th, marking the 66th time the month of March has been celebrated in honor of the organization.

Siouxland Chapter Helps Victims of Holiday Fires

Phylicia Mau — 12/31/2008
This years winter season has brought not only cold temperatures, but also home and business fires. The American Red Cross Siouxland Chapter has responded, with immediate emergency assistance to six house fires this holiday season in the 13-county area in which it serves. In some cases, the fires left families homeless, leaving them to find another place to celebrate Christmas this year.

December 13th is National Day of Giving

Phylicia Mau — 12/9/2008
SIOUX CITY, IA – The Red Cross has designated December 13 “National Day of Giving for the American Red Cross” as part of its efforts to reach the $100 million fundraising goal for the Campaign for Disaster Relief, which the organization launched in September.

Siouxland Chapter Announces 2008 Holiday Tour of Homes

Phylicia Mau — 10/30/2008
Siouxland Chapter of the American Red Cross is now taking online reservations for the Holiday Tour of Homes. The online reservation feature is new to the Siouxland Chapter website. The tour features historic homes in the Sioux City area, and about 2,500 attend the event each year along with 300 volunteers to make this holiday event possible. To make your reservation go to www.siouxlandredcross.org.

Red Cross Offers Service Projects Aimed at Helping Youth

Jean Grove — 10/21/2008
Is the organization that you belong to, large or small, looking for a service project? If you enjoy working with youth, the Health and Safety department of the Siouxland Chapter of the American Red Cross has programs that need volunteers.

Sioux City Sister City Responds to Hurricane Relief

Beth Trejo — 10/2/2008

The American Red Cross in Lake Charles Helps those Affected by Hurricanes

Sioux City’s sister city, Lake Charles, Louisiana is feeling the effects of several hurricanes and tropical storms that affected the community as well as surrounding areas. Located a mere 25 miles from the coast, both Hurricane Ike and Hurricane Gustav hit the region creating flooding and wide spread damage for residents

Siouxland Chapter Thanks Local Volunteers for Deploying, Recruiting Continues for More

Beth Trejo — 9/18/2008

Over the last several weeks, the Siouxland Chapter has been busy pulling volunteers to send as part of a massive deployment of volunteers from all over America. As a part of nearly 13,000 volunteers already stationed in Texas, these volunteers are providing sheltering and mobile feeding in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Ike.

Siouxland Chapter of the American Red Cross Promotes Eight Volunteers to Supervisor Status

Beth Trejo — 8/7/2008
Eight volunteers from the Siouxland Area Chapter have been promoted to Volunteer Supervisors within the American Red Cross. As supervisors, volunteers will manage staff operations on disasters, resolve conflicts, provide positive motivation, and assume a leadership role during times of disaster.

Hot Dogs are Not Happy Dogs

American Red Cross — 8/7/2008
As we enter the final leg of summer, many Americans will be flocking to the beach for vacations of fun and sun. Others might choose to save money on gas and host a picnic in their own backyard. However we spend our summer days, pets are often included in the trips and festivities. In an effort to promote pet safety, the Red Cross has launched the Dog Days of summer campaign, urging pet owners to learn how to prevent and treat heat stroke in dogs, especially during the hot summer months.

CLEANING AND DRYING OUT YOUR HOME

NHQ — 7/10/2008
Residents of Iowa are returning to their homes and beginning to clean up after this weekend’s severe flooding. Cleaning up after the flood can pose some health risks and the American Red Cross is offering some tips and guidance for dealing with the health hazards.

Red Cross Helps Those Displaced by Storms

Beth Trejo — 7/18/2008
The Siouxland Area Chapter of the American Red Cross is providing immediate assistance to those affected by a severe thunderstorm that brought wind speeds in excess of 70 mph. Six people had to evacuate from their homes due to damage from fallen trees and broken windows.

KTIV & HyVee Help the American Red Cross Raise Funds For Flood Relief

Beth Trejo — 7/1/2008

The Local NBC affiliate, KTIV in partnership with HyVee, have joined in the fund-raising efforts raising a total of $44,566 for the American Red Cross Flood Relief.