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Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:25:17 GMT

Adult CPR & AED for Hearing Impaired Western Local Office Offers CPR Made Simple Brown Bag Safety Seminars in Brenham Area Online Disaster Newsroom Tour du Rouge 2010 Annual Report 2009 Best Photos of the Decade: American Red Cross Red Cross Safe & Well Website Pandemic Flu Information & Presentation Ready When the Times Comes Brochure Preparing Your Pets for Emergencies History of the American Red Cross Cruz Roja Americana Join in social media(blogs) on Red Cross Activities

Southeast Texas Region

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:50:26 GMT

The Southeast Texas region is comprised of three Red Cross Chapters.
Click on your local chapter to go to their website.

American Red Cross 2009

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:47:04 GMT

Disaster Services Classes

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:15:37 GMT

Disaster training is offered every other month through 4-day mini-institutes at the Greater Houston Area Red Cross Chapter Headquarters at 2700 Southwest Freeway, Houston. Disaster classes are also offered at various other times, both at Chapter Headquarters and at the Houston area branch offices. In addition, some disaster classes may be taken as online self-study courses. The online course Introduction to Disaster Services and the instructor-led course Fulfilling Our Mission should be your first Red Cross disaster classes. You may click on the link to take Introduction to Disaster Services, but for other disaster courses you must register through the Red Cross Learning Management System -- explained later on this page. The Pasadena Office is going to offer 2 classes in February: Disaster Assessment Basics on 2-16 from 6 to 9 and Fulfilling Our Mission 2-11 from 6 to 9. Click here to see the 2010 Schedule for Disaster Training at Chapter Headquarters. Note: Emergency...

Train to Serve as a Red Cross Disaster Volunteer

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:14:39 GMT

Supporting the Houston area community, our state, and our nation through Red Cross disaster work is an exciting and rewarding experience. Disaster training is offered every other month through 4-day mini-institutes at the Greater Houston Area Red Cross Chapter Headquarters at 2700 Southwest Freeway, Houston. Disaster classes are also offered at various other times, both at Chapter Headquarters and at the Houston area branch offices. In addition, some disaster classes may be taken as online self-study courses. Schedules and information about classes are given on this page. For more information about schedules, prerequisites, registration, etc. please contact our Volunteer Disaster Training Coordinator at distraining@ghac.org. We hope you will join our team. For more information about how to do that, contact the Disaster Staffing Coordinator at disstaffing@ghac.org. There is also more information about volunteer opportunities later on this page. The Pasadena...

Staff Directory

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:05:41 GMT

Greater Houston Area Chapter 2700 Southwest Freeway Houston, Texas 77098 Hours: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday-Friday STAFF BY DEPARTMENT General Management Chief Executive Officer Steve Vetrano Executive Assistant Lucrecia Smith Chief Field Officer Tonya Pressley-Toliver Chief Financial Officer Connie Tuthill Chief Development Officer Susy Smith Emergency Services Senior Director Timothy Kidwell Disaster Services Managing Director Sarita Fulgencio Deputy Director Kim Davitt Assistant Director Beverly Lowery Assistant Director Kimberly Patel Caseworker Cynthia Rogers Caseworker David Roetto Program Coordinator II Laura Alday Military, International, & Social Services (MISS) Managing Director W. Mae Williams Deputy Director Pamela Tramel Assistant Director Angela Mikeska Caseworker Joe Santos Caseworker Sarah Howell Caseworker Sara Cook Caseworker James Villanueva Admin. Asst. II...

Katy Area

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:21:32 GMT

....Year Round Learn to Swim classes held at Peckham Park in Katy!... Community Programs such as Emergency Food Pantry, Adopt-a-Family for Christmas, Share the Warmth Coat Drive... Serving these communities: Austin County Waller County Katy Area West Harris Counties and those in zips 77493, 77494, 77449, 77450 View Branch Events Calendar View our Photo Album CPR Made Simple: Join us for March's Red Cross month as the Western Local office offers one-hour non-certification course at La Centerra at Cinco Ranch, Saturday, March 13, 2010. Click here for more details. Services provided out of this branch office include: Disaster Relief assistance to families impact by home or apartment fire. Community Disaster Education Disaster Preparedness Presentations Emergency Communications to members of Armed Forces and their families. First Aid/CPR/AED Courses Baby Sitting Courses Year Round Learn to Swim classes held at Peckham Park in Katy Lifeguard Training Offered...

Corporate Partners

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:49:47 GMT

Our Top 10 Corporate Partners For Fiscal Year 2008

Sponsorable Events

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:48:26 GMT

If you have any questions or are interested in a particular event, please contact Dory Cayten, Fund Development at 713-313-1668. Events 2010 January 23, 2010 - The ninth annual SuperBall IX party continues to be a must-attend event for the Movers and Shakers of Fort Bend County. Last year more than 650 people dressed ‘football casual’, enjoyed the live band, ate great tailgating food, played sports games and bid on the live and silent auction items. Proceeds benefit the Southwestern Red Cross Branch, which serves Fort Bend County. Click here for detailed information. February 20, 2010 - Mass CPR/AED Training - The Greater Houston Area Red Cross, The Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Texas Arrhythmia Institute and The Houston Texans are joining together to teach Houstonians how to Save a Life on Saturday (English session) and Sunday (Spanish session), February 20 & 21, 2010. Online registration will begin Monday, January 11, 2010 at...

Brenham Area (The Northwestern Branch Office)

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:18:12 GMT

....Home to the Blue Bell Creameries ...We now offer on-line training for CPR! Serving these communities: Washington County Grimes County Join us for our montly Brown Bag Safety Seminars and learn how to prevent injuries and stay safe on and off the job. Seminars start soon ! Click here to learn more. Washington County Chamber of Commerce Photo View Branch Events Calendar View our Photo Album Services provided out of this branch office include Disaster Relief assistance to families impact by home or apartment fire. Community Disaster Education Disaster Preparedness Presentations Curriculum / Materials for Schools & TeachersDisaster Relief Services-Assistance to families affected by natural disasters such as fires, floods, tornados, and hurricanes. Emergency Communications to members of Armed Forces and their families. First Aid/CPR/AED Courses Fundamentals of Instructor Training First Aid and CPR for the Lay Responder INSTRUCTOR classes Help for Scouts...

Pasadena

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:48:27 GMT

.......We now offer on-line training for CPR! Serving these communities: Pasadena Deer Park LaPorte Shore Acres Morgan's Point South Houston and South Belt zips 77034 & 77089 Pictured left to right: Heroes Captain, Sherry Bufkin, Prosperity Bank, Heroes Captain Molly Manesse, Rosewood Funeral Home & Heroes Chairman, Herman Williams, Qualified Properties. March 2, 2010 - Heros for the Central Bay Red Cross office raised $2,200.00 in an hour today. Money raised supports the Heroes for the American Red Cross campaign. This is a grassroot effort to recruit individuals or companies in our communties to each raise or donate a minimum of $1,000 toward the campaign. Funds raised will continue to support the programs and services which Red Cross provides. View Branch Events Calendar View our Photo Album Services provided out of this branch office include: Disaster Relief assistance to families impact by home or apartment fire. Community Disaster Education Disaster...

Board of Directors

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:09:05 GMT

Officers: Chairman Justice George C. Hanks, Jr Vice Chairman Joe Hafner Vice Chairman Margaret Guerreiro Secretary Tom Grace Treasurer Steve Brown Chair of Volunteers Alice Aanstoos Elected Members: Alice Aanstoos Timothy Aimone Alma Allen Peter K. E. Boerner Richard Bradley, M.D. Steve Brown Stephen M. Cassiani Zola W. Cater Bruce L. Connery E. Marc Cuenod, Jr. Kirk Drummond Justin Gannon Olivia Garza Thomas Grace Frank Gruen Justice Eva M. Guzman Joe Hafner Larry Hawkins Justice George Hanks, Jr. ,Chairman Mike Kahn Dave Keith Mike King Chairman, Fund Development Committee Daniel D. Louie Susan McEldoon Terrance L. McGill Chairman, Health & Safety Committee Ben Mendez Carlette Moore Robert J. Moses Bobbie Nau Will Otjen Tina Peterman Dr. Mary Ann Reynolds Nick Ro Ken Robertson Michele J. Sabino, Ed.D. August E. Shouse Local Counsel Thomas K. Sneed Vu Thanh Thuy Tom White Chairman, Transportation Committee Jeff Wray Chairman, Human Resources Committee ...

International Services

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:52:23 GMT

International Services—Providing Humanitarian Relief around the World In China, a Red Cross worker helps those left homeless by a massive earthquake. Click here to see how your International Disaster Relief Monetary Donation Helps those affected in Haiti. The American Red Cross is one of more than 180 Red Cross and Red Crescent societies based in nations around the world that answer the call for help by alleviating human suffering wherever it is found. We promote cost-effective, community-based programs that target large numbers of people with humanitarian aid that is rapid, effective and large-scale. In fiscal year 2008, we responded to disasters and emergencies in 45 countries around the world, helping an estimated seven million people. “I empathized with what people were going through and wanted to do everything I could to make their lives better again.” —Ramsey Rayyis, Delegate, American Red Cross , Asia Region American Red Cross worker...

Greater Houston Red Cross Store

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:48:02 GMT

Browse our on-line offerings by clicking on the 'open' sign above, or stop by our physical location at 2700 Southwest Freeway, Houston, Texas 77098 RED CROSS STORE HOURS Mon-Fri 7:30 am- 5:30 pm To browse catagories, click on one of the links below: Hurricane Ike T-shirt Disaster/First Aid Kits Equipment Clothing Books Call 713-526-8300 for Product Catalog Information.

Tiffany Circle Society of Women Leaders

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:41:43 GMT

Upcoming Events Photos: Tiffany Members Tiffany Past Events Tiffany Nationwide Society of Woman Leaders The Greater Houston Area Chapter American Red Cross invites you to join us in celebrating the Founding Year of our Tiffany Circle Society of Women Leaders! Tiffany Circle is a nationwide leadership network of women leaders and philanthropists who want to impact lives and make a real difference in their communities through their local Red Cross chapter. An annual gift at the Tiffany level supports local Red Cross services and allows women to become catalysts for change in our community. You will change lives, save lives, give hope, and strengthen our community. Please join us and make a difference! Contact Betty Karlsson at (713) 313-1657. Join us as we celebrate! Tiffany Circle members will be getting together for several special adventures this year! We will meet locally for lunch or breakfast in lovely Houston venues to network, learn about special needs in our...

Top Right Column - Support Your Red Cross

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:37:39 GMT

Tour du Rouge

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:02:36 GMT

www.TourduRouge.org

May 2-7, 2010

FM 1960 Branch Office (North Houston & North Harris County)

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:07:37 GMT

BE A HERO...BECOME A HEALTH & SAFETY INSTRUCTOR AND TEACH OTHERS HOW TO SAVE LIVES Serving these communities: City of Houston City of Tomball City of Humble Community of Cypress Community of Cypress-Fairbanks Community of Spring Community of Klein Community of Kingwood Community of Atascocita Community of Aldine View Branch Events Calendar View our Photo Album Services provided out of this branch office include: First Aid/CPR/AED Courses Health and Safety Instructor Courses Baby Sitting Courses Pet First Aid (Cat and Dog) Disaster Relief assistance to families impact by home, apartment, mobile home fires and other disasters. Emergency Communications to members of Armed Forces and their families. Community Disaster Education _____________________________________________________________________________________ The FM 1960 Branch Office serves over 646,000 people in 27 Zip Codes living in the North Houston and North Harris County area that comprises 481 square miles....

Annual Reports

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:39:52 GMT

Our Mission

The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies...

Click here to download and read The Annual Report 2008-2009

Click here to download and read The Annual Report 2007-2008

Click here to download and read The Annual Report 2006-2007

Click here to download and read The Annual Report 2005-2006

Click here to download and read 2007 IRS-990 Schedule

Click here to download and read 2008 IRS-990 Schedule

Brazoria County

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:52:14 GMT

.......We now offer on-line training for CPR!........... New address: 105 South Chenango St., Angleton, TX 77515 Serving these communities: Alvin Angleton Brazoria Clute Damon Freeport Lake Jackson Manvel Pearland Richwood Rosharon Surfside Sweeny West Columbia View Branch Events Calendar View our Photo Album Brazoria Schedule of Classes Services provided out of this branch office include Disaster Relief assistance to families impact by home or apartment fire. Community Disaster Education Disaster Preparedness Presentations Emergency Communications to members of Armed Forces and their families. First Aid/CPR/AED Courses New location effective Dec. 3, 2009 105 South Chenango St. Angleton, TX 77515 (979) 849-6439 (979) 849-3934 (Fax) Email us Branch Staff Charlie Davis - Service Director Susan Webb - Program Coordinator II