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]]> As summer approaches, families can be prepared for emergencies by taking a Red Cross course]]> Hawkeye Chapter Launches New Fundraising Event]]> Gifts that Save the Day is a new holiday giving campaign that inspires people to make a gift that can save the day for those in need.]]> If you are currently a Water Safety Instructor (WSI) and would like to continue teaching after December 31, 2009, you need to complete an update to the new program.]]> “Saving Lives” Event, a free one hour informative, engaging and interactive tour to educate our communities and reconnect people with the vital mission and services that we have been providing for over 90 years here in Eastern Iowa!]]> Learn to help victims of a disaster through our free upcoming disaster college courses. 

]]> September is National Preparedness Month and the Red Cross is encouraging residents to join us in helping to create a more prepared Eastern Iowa by taking three simple actions to “Be Red Cross Ready” for future disasters and severe weather emergencies:

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]]> The American Red Cross announced that three local chapters have received grants from the Wal-Mart Foundation, to support disaster leadership training for local volunteers and capacity building equipment. These chaptersare just three of 128 Red Cross chapters awarded funds as part of the Wal-Mart Foundation’s initiative to support disaster response and capacity building projects nationwide.]]> The American Red Cross wants you! Tickets are now on sale for the fourth annual BIG B*A*S*H fundraiser presented by ServiceMaster 380 on Friday, May 1 at 6:00 p.m. The American Red Cross Grant Wood Area Chapter (GWAC) invites individuals throughout the community to this military-themed dinner and dance. ]]> Learn how to save the life of someone you love by taking an American Red Cross health, safety and preparedness course. All courses require pre-registration. Call (319) 393-3500 in Linn County or (319) 337-2119 in Johnson County. Cedar Rapids classes are held at the Grant Wood Area Chapter headquarters at 6300 Rockwell Drive NE. Iowa City classes are held at 373 E. College Street. Class sizes are limited to provide ample practice time for all.]]> On Tuesday, May 12, participating Culver’s restaurants in over 395 locations across 17 states will be donating 10 percent of their sales to local organizations. Culver’s is hosting a Day of Giving to provide funding and increase community awareness.     Area Culver’s donations will help support the American Red Cross Grant Wood Area Chapter. ]]>