*Ride for Red Charity Event to Benefit American Red Cross Military Services Program
The local American Red Cross is calling all motorcyclists to go “cruisin’ for a cause” on Sunday, July 12, and take part in a scenic, 50-mile tour of Oakland County’s finest parks and back roads. The Southeastern Michigan Chapter’s Ride for Red will benefit the organization’s expanding Service to the Armed Forces program, which provides emergency aid to Michigan military personnel, their families and veterans.
Ride for Red will start out at Waterford Oaks Water Park between 10 a.m. and noon, where participants will be treated to Bear Claw refreshments. The route then travels over open vistas in and around three other parks: Independence Park, Seymour Lake Park and Addison Oaks Park. Bikers will enjoy other freebies and chances to win several prizes, such as campfire grills designed for bikers, Red Cross first aid kits, a new set of leathers, and Ride for Red pins for the first 50 registrants.
Even better, bikers will be treated to a complimentary ox roast afterwards with live entertainment, prizes and cash bar. It takes place at Gus O’Connor’s in Rochester. Gus O’Connor’s is the official organizer of Ride for Red.
The deadline for early registration is coming up fast, on July1, during which time the registration cost is $30. For those registering from July 2 up through the day of the event, the cost is $35. Bikers can register online at www.semredcross.org, or at the event between 10 a.m. and noon.
The rain date for the ride is Sunday, July 19.
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Read MoreTen Ways for Companies to Save on Health and Safety Costs
What:
In celebration of National CPR/AED Week, the American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter is holding three 90-minute discussions on simple and immediate ways that companies can save money and time on their health and safety programs. This educational discussion will focus on ways to avoid costly mistakes on things such as first aid kits, AED units and safety training.
For Who: Human resources, safety, and facilities personnel that are involved in health and safety programs.
When:
8:30-10 a.m. on the following days:
Tuesday, June 2 in Waterford
Wednesday, June 3 in Livonia
Thursday June 4 in Warren
Where:
Waterford – Red Cross training facility, 5144 Highland Road, at Crescent Lake Rd.
Livonia - Red Cross training facility, 20319 Middlebelt Rd., just south of Eight Mile
Warren – Macomb Community Center, 13260 Eleven Mile Rd, west of Schoenherr Rd.
How:
Pre-registration is required; please call or email Kathy Danaher at 313-576-4108 or danaherk@usa.redcross.org.
Cost:
The presentations are free of charge.
About the American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter
The American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter is a non-profit humanitarian organization that turns caring into action through health and safety training, emergency relief to families suffering disasters, and support services for military service members, their families and veterans. Red Cross health and safety courses are taught throughout the tri-county area, training more than 140,000 people annually in First Aid, CPR, AED (Automated External Defibrillation), water safety, Nurse Assistant Training and more. For more information, please visit www.semredcross.org or call 1-877-788-0014.
For more information, contact:
Andrea Tomaszewski
American Red Cross
Southeastern Michigan Chapter
100 Mack Ave., P.O. Box 44110
Detroit, Michigan 48244-0110
W 313-494-2740
C 313-350-1434
Read MoreRed Cross Chapter CEO to Speak Before Michigan Senate Committee on its Military Services Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Red Cross Chapter CEO to Speak Before Michigan Senate Committee on its Military Services Program
WHO/WHAT:
Jim Laverty, CEO of the Southeastern Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross will speak before a Michigan Senate Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs in Lansing on Wednesday, to raise awareness of the emergency support services the Red Cross chapter provides to U.S. military personnel, their families and veterans throughout Michigan.
WHEN/WHERE:
Wednesday, May 13 at 9 a.m. in room 100, 125 W. Allegan St., Lansing, MI 48933.
WHY:
Although the Red Cross military services are part of a U.S. congressional mandate, there is no accompanying directive to provide funding for the Red Cross Services to the Armed Forces (SAF) program. Also, there has been an increased need for military services since 2002, and the current conflicts have placed unique needs on military personnel.
MORE INFO:
The Red Cross military support services include emergency communications to deployed service members, emergency financial assistance, counseling referral services and psychological support for military personnel and their families.
For more information, contact
Andrea Tomaszewski
(313) 494-2740
(248) 224-5606 (cell)
TomaszewskiA@usa.redcross.org
The American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter is seeking 2500 Square Feet for new Health Care Training Class Room Site in Northern Macomb County
The American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter is seeking 2500 Square Feet for new Health Care Training Class Room Site in Northern Macomb County
(Detroit, Mich, May 11, 1009)-Due to expanding need for health care training programs, the American Red Cross is looking to add classes in Nurse Assistant Training (NAT) as well as other health care training courses in Northern Macomb County.
The Southeastern Michigan Chapter's NAT program offers one of the most comprehensive training programs in the state because of its superior training, low tuition cost and job placement ratio.
"As jobs fall in Michigan, the need for education and training is increasing and we need to add these courses now,” said Tequilla Smith, Health and Safety Director for the Southeastern Michigan Chapter. "However, due to funding and lack of resources, the Red Cross doesn't have the building space to accommodate the new classroom sites."
The Red Cross needs 2500 square feet of building space to accommodate the new classroom sites and is looking for a three-year commitment. If you have space available in your building or know of space available in Northern Macomb County, please contact the American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter at (313) 833-2649.
About the American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter
The American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter, is a non-profit humanitarian organization that turns caring into action by providing three core services for residents in the tri-county area. These services are providing relief to disaster victims, giving support to military personnel (both active and veteran) and their families, and supplying the knowledge and skills to the community to prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. We are volunteer-driven and reflect the diversity of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. As part of the international Red Cross network, we are dedicated to protecting human life and dignity locally, nationally and worldwide. To learn more or make a donation, log on to www.semredcross.org or call 1-877-788-0014.
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Read More$100,000 Grant to Help Red Cross Provide Emergency Aid to Michigan Military Personnel
$100,000 Grant to Help Red Cross Provide Emergency Aid to Michigan Military Personnel
April 15, 2009) - In response to the increasing need of programs to support our local U.S. military personnel and their families, the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan recently awarded $100,000 to the American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter to assist in efforts to expand its Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) program, which provides emergency aid and assistance to U.S. military personnel, their families and veterans statewide.
The Red Cross is the area’s leading agency in providing emergency aid and assistance to military service members and their families through several programs and services, and the Southeastern Michigan Chapter has seen a 150 percent increase in their military services since 2002.
“This grant will go a long way in helping implement new SAF services focused on helping our local service members and their families in coping with the stresses of military duty,” said James Laverty, CEO of the Southeastern Michigan Chapter of the Red Cross. “We are extremely grateful to the Foundation for their generosity and continued commitment to addressing the needs of Southeast Michigan.”
In addition to its mainstay programs of emergency communication, financial assistance and counseling referral services, the American Red Cross will now offer new courses designed to provide critical psychological and post-service support to service members and their families.
Besides providing these services to those service members from southeast Michigan, the local Red Cross chapter recently became the lead chapter for the entire SAF program in coordinating the military services statewide for other Red Cross chapters.
“The need for our SAF program has dramatically increased,” said Eleanor Ivey, ARC-SEM SAF manager. “Support like that from the Foundation is necessary to address this increased demand, while helping us to fulfill our commitment to supporting our troops and their families.”
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is a permanent community endowment built by gifts from thousands of individuals and organizations committed to the future of southeast Michigan. The Foundation works to improve the region’s quality of life by connecting those who care with causes that matter. The Foundation supports a wide variety of activities benefiting education, arts and culture, health, human services, community development and civic affairs. Since its inception, the Foundation has distributed more than $333 million through more than 32,000 grants to nonprofit organizations throughout Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Washtenaw, St. Clair and Livingston counties. For more information, please visit www.cfsem.org.
The American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter is a non-profit humanitarian organization that turns caring into action by providing three core services for residents in southeast Michigan. These services are providing relief to disaster victims, giving support to military personnel (both active and veteran) and their families, and supplying the knowledge and skills to the community to prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. We are volunteer-driven and reflect the diversity of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. As part of the international Red Cross network, we are dedicated to protecting human life and dignity locally, nationally and worldwide. To learn more or make a donation, log on to www.semredcross.org or call 1-877-788-0014.
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Andrea Tomaszewski
Marketing and Communications
American Red Cross
Southeastern Michigan Chapter
100 Mack Ave., P.O. Box 44110
Detroit, Michigan 48244-0110
W 313-494-2740
C 313-350-1434
Red Cross CPR/First Aid Classes Offered at New Location in Livonia
Red Cross CPR/First Aid Classes Offered at New Location in Livonia
(Livonia, Mich., April 9, 2009) - The American Red Cross is teaching CPR/First Aid/AED (Automated External Defibrillator) classes at their new location in Livonia, which is located at 20319 Middlebelt Rd., just south of Eight Mile.
Besides training citizens to save the life of a family member or co-worker, the Red Cross courses also meet requirements for professional certifications, such as for teachers, OSHA, licensed day care providers, dental professionals and others.
The classes are offered during the day, evening and weekends for students’ convenience, and are available on an ongoing basis. The classes last from one to three sessions and cost between $50 and $225. Other Red Cross courses such as babysitter training are also available.
With its recent relocation to Livonia, the Red Cross is looking to serve residents in surrounding communities as well, including Farmington, Farmington Hills, Garden City, Novi, Northville, Dearborn, Westland, Canton and Plymouth.
“We believe that someone from every household and workplace should be certified in CPR, First Aid and AED,” said Julie Sommers, Community Safety and Aquatics Manager. “The reason is it takes emergency personnel an average of 10 minutes to arrive and administer care. That can be too long for someone who is choking or has stopped breathing.”
“By learning these skills, you can become a person who can take charge and save someone’s life in an emergency,” she said.
For more information or to register, call 586-756-7600 or log onto www.semredcross.org.
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Read MoreRed Cross CPR/First Aid Classes Offered at New Location in Waterford
Red Cross CPR/First Aid Classes Offered at New Location in Waterford
(Waterford, Mich., April 9, 2009) - The American Red Cross is teaching CPR/First Aid/AED (Automated External Defibrillator) classes at their new location in Waterford, which is located at 5144 Highland Rd., at Crescent Lake Rd.
Besides training citizens to save the life of a family member or co-worker, the Red Cross courses also meet requirements for professional certifications, such as for teachers, OSHA, licensed day care providers, dental professionals and others.
The classes are offered during the day, evening and weekends for students’ convenience, and are available on an ongoing basis. The classes last from one to three sessions and cost between $50 and $225. Other Red Cross courses such as babysitter training are also available.
With its recent relocation to Waterford, the Red Cross is looking to serve residents in surrounding communities as well, including Highland, White Lake, Pontiac, Bloomfield Hills, Keego Harbor and Clarkston.
“We believe that someone from every household and workplace should be certified in CPR, First Aid and AED,” said Julie Sommers, Community Safety and Aquatics Manager. “The reason is it takes emergency personnel an average of 10 minutes to arrive and administer care. That can be too long for someone who is choking or has stopped breathing.”
“By learning these skills, you can become a person who can take charge and save someone’s life in an emergency,” she said.
For more information or to register, call 586-756-7600 or log onto www.semredcross.org.
Andrea Tomaszewski
Marketing and Communications
American Red Cross
Southeastern Michigan Chapter
100 Mack Ave., P.O. Box 44110
Detroit, Michigan 48244-0110
W 313-494-2740
C 313-350-1434
Read MoreMax and Erma’s Offers Tasty Way to Support Local Red Cross Relief Efforts
(April 1, 2009) – Max and Erma’s restaurants are teaming up with the American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter by donating 10 percent of the sales of their fresh-baked cookie sales throughout April. All fourteen Max and Erma’s restaurants in southeast Michigan are participating, and the fundraiser will go to the Red Cross for emergency relief services in southeast Michigan.
“We know that the American Red Cross provides humanitarian aid to local families following home and apartment fires, and we wanted to support the Red Cross in helping Michigan families when they need it most,” said Kelly Van Leuven, Assistant Manager of the Auburn Hills location.
The fundraiser is featuring Max and Erma’s fresh-baked cookies, which come in batches of six, available in chocolate chip, white chocolate macadamia nut, or a combination of three each. People can order the cookies with their meals or stop in for a fresh batch to go.
“We appreciate Max and Erma’s help in supporting our local disaster services,” said James Laverty, CEO of the American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter. “Their donation will help us continue providing families with emergency food, clothing and shelter when they’ve suffered the devastation of a home or apartment fire.”
Concurs Van Leuven, “At Max and Erma’s, we are committed to giving back to the community.” For more information on Max and Erma’s, go to www.maxandermas.com
For more information on the American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter, go to www.semredcross.org.
About the American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter
The American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter, is a non-profit humanitarian organization that turns caring into action by providing three core services for residents in the tri-county area. These services are providing relief to disaster victims, giving support to military personnel (both active and veteran) and their families, and supplying the knowledge and skills to the community to prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. We are volunteer-driven and reflect the diversity of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. As part of the international Red Cross network, we are dedicated to protecting human life and dignity locally, nationally and worldwide. To learn more or make a donation, log on to www.semredcross.org or call 1-877-788-0014.
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For more information, contact:
Andrea Tomaszewski
American Red Cross, Southeastern Mich. Chapter
313-494-2740
C: 313-350-1434
Read MoreKick up your heels for your local red cross!
DETROIT, Mich., March 4, 2009 - At a place where every day is St. Patrick’s Day, Gus O’Connor’s pub in downtown Rochester is making Sunday, March 15 a special day for both patrons and the American Red Cross, with lots of traditional Irish fare, great music and drink specials from 3-9 p.m. The pre-St. Patty’s Day celebration promises lots of fun while supporting a great cause, the American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter.
Tickets prices are just $15 and include everything but drink specials. It all takes place at the Rochester pub located at 324 Main Street.
“Join the fun in the large, heated tent connected to the back of the restaurant,” said Executive Chef and General Manager Michael Keys. “There are plenty of spaces to enjoy the bands, friends, a beer and our Irish buffet.”
Classic Irish music by Dan McCarville will kick off the celebration. That will be followed by a traditional Irish dance team, GoGGin-Carroll, who will performing until 6 p.m. After that, a band that has performed tracks for major motion movies and advertisements - the Cobalt Party Revolution - will play. And rounding out the evening will be the Monkey Grinder, performing a mix of rock and soft rock.
“From three o’clock until six o’clock, the bands will be geared towards families,” said the executive chef. “After that, things will move towards rock, though families will still be tapping their feet to the Cobalt Party Revolution.”
Local businesses have joined Gus O’Connor’s for the cause. “Grobbel Meats donated 300 pounds of corned beef to help out the Red Cross, and Leonardo’s Produce donated 200 pounds a piece of carrots, potatoes and cabbage,” Keys said.
Other sponsors that are helping out are Fairway Meat Packing, Bloomfield Hills Financial, Labatt, Total HR Services, and Superior Lock and Key. “These generous companies have enabled us to give 100 percent of the ticket prices to the Red Cross,” Keys said. “Even the bands will be playing for half their regular price.”
James Laverty, CEO of the American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter said, “We appreciate both Gus O’Connor’s and the other sponsors of this event. By donating their resources, they are helping us provide programs and services for local disaster victims and military personnel and their families, and the knowledge and skills to help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.”
The Irish festivities do not end there. On St. Patrick’s Day, festivities will kick off with 95.5’s MoJo in the Morning, broadcasting live from the Rochester pub from 6-10:30 a.m. Volunteers from the American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter will be on hand accepting donations.
About the American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter
The American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter is a non-profit humanitarian organization that turns caring into action by providing three core services for residents in the tri-county area. These services are providing relief to disaster victims, giving support to military personnel (both active and veteran) and their families, and supplying the knowledge and skills to the community to prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. We are volunteer-driven and reflect the diversity of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. As part of the international Red Cross network, we are dedicated to protecting human life and dignity locally, nationally and worldwide. To learn more or make a donation, log on to www.semredcross.org or call 1-877-788-0014.
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The Details:
What: Pre-St. Patty’s Day Party, to provide fun for patrons & much-needed funds for the American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter. Folks will enjoy:
• Full Irish buffet
• Live Music – From Classic Irish - including Dan McCarville
to Rock - Cobalt Party Revolution & Monkey Grinder
• Drink Specials
• Large, festive tent connected to Pub.
For Who: Both families and adults. After 6, music will transition from classic Irish to rock/soft rock.
When: This Sunday from 3 to 9 p.m.
Where: Gus O’Connor’s pub in downtown Rochester, 324 Main St.
Cost: Tickets cost just $15 for food, fun and music, and can be purchased at the event. - Drink specials will also be available.
For more information, contact:
Andrea Tomaszewski
(313) 494-2740
(313) 350-1434 cell
TomaszewskiA@usa.redcross.org
Southeastern Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross Receives $50,000 Grant for its Service to Armed Forces Program
The American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter announced it received a $50,000 grant for its Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) program from Target. The SAF program provides emergency aid to US military personnel, their families and veterans in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
“This grant from Target is making a big difference to the military services program,” said James Laverty, CEO of the American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter. “Since 2002, there has been a 200% increase in activity related to the Service to the Armed Forces program. This reflects the increased number of military personnel deployed overseas and the number of service members returning home, some of whom have had extended tours, and/or multiple deployments.”
“This grant came at a time when we need it most,” Laverty said.
“Military-related services offered by the American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter that the Target grant will support include worldwide emergency communications between deployed service members and their families, access to monetary assistance during financial crises and veteran assistance,” said Andrea Tomaszewski, public affairs associate for the Red Cross chapter. “Other services we provide include referrals and support for community-based military families and assistance for people in locating relatives with whom they have lost contact with due to natural disaster, war or internal conflict.”
Another service offered for military personnel and their families is an initial orientation program called Get to Know Us before You Need Us. When military personnel return home, the Southeastern Michigan Chapter offers weekend workshops that focus on reintegrating them back into society and family, she said, adding that both seminars are open to the entire military family.
“As the lead chapter in Michigan for the military services program, we are coordinating the efforts of and assisting Red Cross chapters throughout the state with implementing these military services,” said Eleanor Ivey, manager of the American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter’s Service to the Armed Forces program.
“Besides being the lead chapter in the state, we are also increasing our services available to military personnel and their families, such as the newly added Weekend Reintegration Workshops,” she said. “We are really excited about this grant from Target. It will allow us to provide much-needed services to military personnel and their families.”
Laysha Ward, vice president, community relations, Target concurs, saying, “At Target, our local grants are making a difference in the communities we serve. We’re proud to partner with the American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter as part of our ongoing commitment to give back to the communities where our guests and team members live and work.”
For more information about the Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces program in Michigan, call 888-317-0860.
About the American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter
The American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter is a non-profit humanitarian organization that turns caring into action by providing three core services for residents in the tri-county area: relief for disaster victims, support for military personnel, their families and veterans; and the knowledge and skills necessary for the community to prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. We are volunteer-driven and reflect the diversity of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. As part of the international Red Cross network, we are dedicated to protecting human life and dignity locally, nationally and worldwide. To learn more or to make a donation, log on to www.semredcross.org or call 1-877-788-0014.
About Target
Minneapolis-based Target serves guests at more than 1,600 stores in 47 states nationwide by delivering today’s best retail trends at affordable prices. Target is committed to
providing guests with great design through innovative products, in-store experiences
and community partnerships. Whether visiting a Target store or shopping online at
Target.com, guests enjoy a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to thousands of unique and highly differentiated items. Target (NYSE:TGT) gives more
than $3 million a week to its local communities through grants and special programs.
Since opening its first store in 1962, Target has partnered with nonprofit organizations, guests and team members to help meet community needs.
Contact: Andrea Tomaszewski
(313) 494-2740
(313) 350-1434 cell
TomaszewskiA@usa.redcross.org