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Red Cross Responds to Assist Families Impacted by Fire
The Northeast Massachusetts Chapter of the American Red Cross Disaster Action Team has responded to the many fires occurring in this area since the beginning of December. Home fires have occurred In Rockport(2), Gloucester(2), Beverly(2), Hamilton(2), Amesbury, Salisbury(2), Manchester-by-the-Sea, and Ipswich. The Red Cross is assisting the residents of the affected buildings with emergency needs such as temporary housing, clothing, food, bedding, and rent assistance. Donations may be sent to the American Red Cross, 100 Cummings Center, Suite 207F, Beverly MA 01915, or you may donate online by clicking on the DONATE NOW button. Please call 978-922-2224 with any questions or concerns.
Scholarship Award Opportunity - Deadline April 11, 2008
Each year the American Red Cross of Northeast Massachusetts awards a scholarship to a graduating senior. The recipient must reside in Amesbury, Beverly, Byfield, Essex, Gloucester, Hamilton, Ipswich, Manchester, Newbury, Newburyport, Rockport, Rowley, Salisbury, Wenham and West Newbury to be eligible, as well as having a strong background in community service.
To apply for our scholarship click here
21ST ANNUAL GLOUCESTER PRIDE STRIDE - April 27, 2008
Join "TEAM RED" for the 21st Annual Gloucester Pride Stride event on Sunday, April 27, 2008. Get a pledge sheet and sign up friends and sponsors to help support your American Red Cross of Northeast Massachusetts' "TEAM RED." 90% of all money designated for "TEAM RED" goes directly to help Red Cross continue to assist with temporary housing, clothing, food, bedding and rent and 10% goes to help defray the cost of the event. Free Cookout, music and inflatable playground and games for all walkers. Complimentary gifts with paid pledges and more. Please make sure you designate on the pledge form that you are walking for the American Red Cross of Northeast Mass. Click here for brochure and pledge sheet.
2008 Newburyport Chocolate Tour
The Newburyport Chocolate Tour is back!
Join us on Saturday, May 17, 2008, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm for a wonderful afternoon of visiting Newburyport businesses and tasting marvelous chocolate! The annual May Newburyport Chocolate Tour showcases North Shore’s exquisite chocolate-makers, pastry chefs, and bakers. Spend the afternoon enjoying samples of delectable chocolate products as you stroll in and out of many of Newburyport's quaint shops. Tickets are $15.00 and may be ordered by calling our Newburyport office at 978-462-8243 or our Beverly office at 978-922-2224.
Celebrate our 75th Anniversary
Your local American Red Cross is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2008! The Beverly Rotary Club is leading the way to raise funds for the new ERV. Join area Rotary Clubs and help the American Red Cross of Northeast Massachusetts raise $75,000 for its 75th to buy an Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV).
This Emergency Response Vehicle will be able to respond to help the victims of disasters in times of fires, floods, hurricanes, explosions and other catastrophic events. The ERV will serve 180,000 residents from Beverly to Cape Ann to the New Hampshire border. Donate Here , and help us spread the word with this printable flyer.
Adopt a Day of Local Disaster Relief
Do you want to know an easy way for you or your organization to help make a difference in your own community? Our Adopt a Day of Local Disaster Relief program gives business or individuals the opportunity to help provide comfort to families in our communities displaced by disaster – such as single family house fires, apartment blazes, or blizzards. Read More...
Hurricane Season Begins June 1...Be Prepared Before Disaster Strikes
Are you prepared for hurricane season? Do you have plans for possible evacuation due to storm surge or an extended power outage? Read More...
Pandemic Flu
Scientists have informed organizations in the U.S. and abroad about the significant possibility of an influenza (flu) pandemic occurring. Even though they cannot accurately predict when the next pandemic will occur, or whether Read More...
Communities Served: Amesbury, Beverly, Byfield, Essex, Gloucester, Hamilton, Ipswich, Manchester by-the-Sea, Newbury, Newburyport, Rockport, Rowley, Salisbury, Wenham, and West Newbury. See Map
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