Press Releases
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2/5/2010
Giant Eagle and Red Cross Haiti Relief Fundraiser Extended Through Feb. 6
Initially the fundraiser was scheduled to conclude Jan. 30, but because of the substantial remaining need for assistance...
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1/28/2010
The American Red Cross of Greater Cleveland to close Cudell Shelter
As of Monday, the shelter has been open assisting those affected by the house explosions that occurred on Cleveland’s west side.
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1/14/2010
American Red Cross Releases $10 Million to Help Haiti
With estimates that as many as three million people may be affected by the catastrophic earthquake which hit Haiti Tuesday, the American Red Cross is releasing an additional $9 million for earthquake relief, bringing its total commitment...
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1/6/2010
The American Red Cross of Greater Cleveland Urges Preparedness for Wicked Winter Weather
“Winter storms must be taken seriously since the majority of winter-related incidents are caused by events related to heavy snowfall, high winds, and freezing rain,” said Susan Elder, Chief Marketing Officer.
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9/9/2009
American Red Cross of Greater Cleveland Launches Redesigned Website
New design provides easier navigation, establishes local brand identity
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4/28/2009
American Red Cross of Greater Cleveland Addresses Swine Flu Medical Emergency; Will Offer Pandemic Flu Planning Seminar Thursday for Businesses and Community-based Organizations
Is Your Business Prepared for a Pandemic Event?
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4/9/2009
Lyle Ganske, Partner-in-Charge, Jones Day Cleveland Office to Chair 2009 Red Cross Ball of Cleveland
The Red Cross Ball is among the city's most anticipated and successful galas.
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3/13/2009
Microsoft Recognizes American Red Cross of Greater Cleveland
‘One Stop Technological Shop’ will serve as model to provide training classes.
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2/24/2009
American Red Cross of Greater Cleveland Teams up with Aetna to bring GenerationReady to Area Senior Citizens
The American Red Cross of Greater Cleveland, working with Aetna, is bringing a preparedness planning program to area seniors through Generation Ready, a forty-five minute presentation that will help empower them to be prepared for the unexpected.
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2/24/2009
$4.9 Million Grant will support The Northeast Ohio Nurse Assistant Training program in Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties
Berea Children’s Home and Family Services received $4.9 million dollars to expand and enhance The Northeast Ohio Nurse Assistant Training program...
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6/18/2008
American Red Cross Responds to United Way Funding Cuts
United Way of Greater Cleveland has dramatically reduced its funding to the American Red Cross of Greater Cleveland by 77 percent -- from $1.9 million to an approximate total of $435,000.
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2/19/2008
American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter Responds to East 163 Fire
The Greater Cleveland Chapter of the American Red Cross is responding to the needs of the family affected by the tragic fire and resulting loss of life on East 163 Street, providing temporary shelter, food and clothing for the affected individuals.
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1/11/2008
Business Finance Magazine Presents Award to Greater Cleveland Chapter
The American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter was awarded a 2007 Vision award by Business Finance Magazine in the $500 Million and Under revenue category...
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12/2/2007
American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter Responding to Apartment Fire in East Cleveland
The American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter is responding to a 32-unit apartment building fire at Rockefeller View Apartments in East Cleveland.
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11/21/2007
American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter Launches Web-based Volunteer Management System
The American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter has launched a web-based Volunteer Management System designed to enhance and facilitate better communication with volunteers before, during and after a disaster.
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11/2/2007
American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter Names Chairpersons of 2008 Red Cross Ball of Cleveland
The American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter announced today Carl J. Grassi and Shawn M. Riley as chairpersons of the 2008 Red Cross Ball of Cleveland.
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10/26/2007
American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter Receives $10,000 Grant from The Home Depot
The American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter today announced that it has received a $10,000 grant from The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer...
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10/23/2007
American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter Announces New Board Members, Recognizes Community Partners
The American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter today announced its new chairman and board members at its annual business meeting.
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10/11/2007
American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter Responding to Two Emergencies in Northeast Ohio
On Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007, the American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter responded to two major incidents...
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8/9/2007
American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter Projects $40,000 in Assistance to Flood Victims
Since the morning of Tuesday, August 7, the American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter has been helping hundreds of residents affected by flooding in Greater Cleveland...
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7/26/2007
Laura Horowitz Joins American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter as Lake County Operations Manager
Laura Horowitz has joined the American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter as the Lake County operations manager.
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7/13/2007
Greater Cleveland Chapter Provides Assistance to More Than 150 People in One Month
In the past 30 days the American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter Disaster Action Team (DAT) responded to 24 fires in the Cleveland area, including two apartment fires.
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7/9/2007
Volunteers Are Key to Success at Greater Cleveland Chapter
A recent study conducted by The Corporation for National and Community Service claims only 27.5 percent of Clevelanders contribute their time per year in community service...
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5/14/2007
American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter Names New Director, Marketing and Communications
Susan A. Elder has joined the American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter as director, marketing and communications.
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4/30/2007
Greater Cleveland Chapter Urges Residents to Prepare for Tornado Season
Each year an average of 16 tornados are reported in Ohio, most of them during the spring months...
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3/1/2007
American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter Provides Tips to Prepare for Flooding
With heavy rains in Northeast Ohio and the potential for flooding, the American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter urges residents to be prepared.
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12/7/2006
American Red Cross Provides Winter Weather Tips
Winter weather is upon us; with more than a foot of snow expected in some parts of Cleveland...
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10/25/2006
Cleveland Red Cross Welcomes New Board Members, Recognizes Community Partners and Launches $1 Million Challenge Grant
The American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter conducted its annual business meeting on October 24, 2006...
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10/2/2006
American Red Cross Offers Fire Safety Tips
October is National Fire Prevention Month, and the American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter is asking all Clevelanders to update and rehearse fire evacuation routes...
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9/29/2006
2006 American Red Cross Hero Awards
Eleven extraordinary individuals from our community will be honored as the 2006 American Red Cross Heroes at a luncheon on Friday, November 3 at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel.
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9/1/2006
American Red Cross Offers Tips for National Preparedness Month
The American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter recognizes preparedness 365 days per year for members of the region.
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8/9/2006
Nominate a Northeast Ohio Hero for a 2006 American Red Cross Hero Award
Cleveland, Ohio – August 9, 2006 – The fourth biennial American Red Cross Hero Awards, presented by KeyBank, recognize ordinary Northeast Ohioans who have shown extraordinary courage, compassion, character or humanity...
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8/9/2006
Chapter Stats from Northeast Ohio Floods
Cleveland, OH – August 9, 2006 - Shortly after midnight on July 28, as floods began to sweep through our area, our Disaster Team sprang into action. As the cleanup continues, so does our work.
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8/3/2006
American Red Cross Statistics from Northeast Ohio July 28 Floods
Cleveland, Ohio – August 3, 2006 – The American Red Cross of Greater Cleveland and Ashtabula responded to the Northeast Ohio July 28 floods in a number of ways.
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8/1/2006
Chapter Opens Cooling Center
Geauga and Lake counties - August 1, 2006 - Staff and volunteers of the American Red Cross today opened and are operating a cooling center at Notre Dame Elementary School...
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8/1/2006
Chapter and Goodwill Team Up to Benefit Flood Disaster Victims
Cleveland, Ohio - August 1, 2006 - The American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter, in a new partnership with Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, will begin to provide vouchers...
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7/31/2006
Flood Disaster Assistance Continues
ASHTABULA AND LAKE COUNTIES - JULY 31, 2006 - Staff and volunteers of the American Red Cross continue to provide disaster assistance to those affected by the severe floods that began on July 28th.
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7/29/2006
Chapter Provides Shelter and Outreach
LAKE COUNTY, OHIO – JULY 29, 2006 – Staff and volunteers from the American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter are providing shelter, food, water, clean up kits and other assistance...
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7/28/2006
Chapter Responds to Lake County Floods
CLEVELAND, Ohio – July 28, 2006 – The American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter began responding to the widespread flooding in Lake County early this morning...
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6/26/2006
Chapter Aids Cuyahoga County Residents in Flooded Areas
Cleveland, Ohio - June 26, 2006 - As the amount of rain continued to become a concern for many, the American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter assisted residents who were affected by the recent floods.
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6/23/2006
American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter Assists Residents Affected by Cuyahoga Floods
Cleveland, Ohio – June 23, 2006 - Volunteers and staff of the American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter are mobilized to assist residents of Northeast Ohio...
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6/6/2006
Greater Cleveland Chapter Provides Emergency Assistance to Victims of Rocky River Fire
Cleveland, Ohio – June 6, 2006 - Staff and volunteers of the American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter are on site at the Rocky River Civic Center...
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6/6/2006
Chapter Continues to Assist Fire Victims
Cleveland, Ohio - June 6, 2006 - The American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter will continue to run a reception center on site in Rocky River...
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5/3/2006
Chapter Receives New Arrival
Cleveland, Ohio – May 3, 2006 – The American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter received a new arrival at its headquarters this week. An Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) has been added to the Greater Cleveland Chapter’s fleet of disaster vehicles.
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5/1/2006
Roulston Named Chapter Chairman
Cleveland, Ohio – May 1, 2006 -- Laurie Laidlaw Roulston, Director, Acquisitions and Divestments, Human Resources for Eaton Corporation, was officially named Chairman of the Board of Directors of the American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter in April.
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3/29/2006
Change Clocks, Change Smoke Alarm Batteries
Cleveland, Ohio – March 29, 2006 – The American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter reminds residents of the Greater Cleveland area to change their clocks one hour forward and to replace smoke alarm batteries...
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3/28/2006
Be Prepared for Tornado Season
Cleveland, Ohio- March 28, 2006 - The month of April is the official start of tornado season. Every year tornados cause hundreds of deaths...
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3/22/2006
Chapter Unveils New Web Site
CLEVELAND, Ohio – March 22, 2006 – The American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter’s Web site recently underwent a metamorphosis.
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2/24/2006
American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter responds to house fire in Painesville
CLEVELAND, Ohio – February 24, 2006 – On Thursday, February 23 the American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter responded to a house fire in Painesville. A family of 10 was affected by the fire and Red Cross volunteers provided them with
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2/22/2006
American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter responds to nine-story apartment fire on Hough Avenue
CLEVELAND, Ohio – February 22, 2006 – Last night the American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter’s Disaster Action Team (DAT) responded to a nine-story apartment fire at Community Circle II Apartments at 8925 Hough Ave. in Cleveland.
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2/21/2006
American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter responds to ten residential fires over the weekend
CLEVELAND, Ohio – February 21, 2006 – This past weekend the American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter responded to ten house fires in the Greater Cleveland area, including Parma, Cleveland, East Cleveland and Euclid.
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2/13/2006
Penton Media Hosts Have A Heart Fundraiser To Benefit Local Red Cross
Cleveland, Ohio- Feb. 13, 2006- Penton Media is doing its part to help local families affected by house and apartment fires – the number one disaster in Cleveland. On Valentine’s Day...
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1/9/2006
American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter and the City of Pepper Pike Partner to Bring Disaster Preparedness Training to Residents
Cleveland, Ohio – January 9, 2006 – This January, the American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter and the City of Pepper Pike will begin to train more than 250 Pepper Pike residents in...
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