Bamberg American Red Cross April 2013 Newsletter

The humanitarian support of the American

Red Cross has been with our nation’s military ever

since Clara Barton set foot on the battle field of the

Civil War. Though our programs and services have

grown and changed throughout 130 years of service,

our mission of supporting the diverse needs of

soldiers, families, and loved ones has remained

prominent .

Today , the American Red Cross supports our

nation’s military at home and abroad. Emergency

Communications Services relay factual, complete, and

verified urgent messages to service members

anywhere in the world. These messages reach ships

at sea, remote embassies, and war zones. This 24

hour per day 365 day per year service assists service

members and commanding officers with emergency

leave decisions.

Financial assistance referrals to relief

societies (Air Force Aid Society, Army Emergency

Relief, Coast Guard Mutual Assistance, and Navy-

Marine Corps) provide avenues to receive funds

necessary in an emergency situation. Information and

referral services are available to provide confidential

information on local resources in emergency needs

for food, clothing, and shelter, referrals to counseling

services (e.g., financial, legal, mental health), respite

care for caregivers, and other resources that meet the

unique needs of local military members, veterans and

their families.

Deployment Services strengthen the resolve

of military communities pre-deployment, during

deployment, and post-deployment. Veteran’s Services

are available to ensure we continue to serve those

that have so selflessly served us. Supporting

Wounded Warriors and Military Hospitals is also a vital

mission of the American Red Cross fulfilled through

scuba diving therapy, pet visitations, holiday mail,

and physical therapy programs among others. The

American Red Cross will continue to support the

American military, families, friends, and all that serve.

April 4: Luncheon with American Red Cross Senior Station Manager (1200April 4: Luncheon with American Red Cross Senior Station Manager (1200--1245) 1245)

April 11* and 19: Red Cross Volunteer Orientation (1000-1200)

April 18: Volunteer and Staff Meeting (1200-1300)

April 5: BSCC BINGO fundraiser (1130-1300)

April12: CPR/First Aid/AED class (0900 - 1530)

Volunteer Highlight

This month we would like to highlight Alanna Havlic. Alanna has been

with Bamberg American Red Cross since January 2013. Alanna serves our

community by bring her past administrative and logistical work

experiences to the Bamberg Office. Alanna organizes supplies, inputs

data, and maintains records ensuring accurate tracking of office activities.

Alanna also serves in an essential role as a volunteer with the Little Junior

outreach program. Thus far, Alanna has helped teach 30 of our local

children the importance of proper hygiene in staying healthy. The

American Red Cross and the children of the Bamberg community are

thankful for Alanna’s dedication. We expect to see more from Alanna in

the coming months and appreciate all she has contributed thus far.

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Upcoming Events

Scrubby Bear By Alanna Havlic

Bamberg American Red Cross Office Support and Little Junior Outreach Volutneer

The American Red Cross is an advocate in promoting health and wellness, especially with our youth. Scrubby Bear, a program designed to teach the importance of proper hygiene,

is now being taught to children ages 3-7 in the Bamberg community. Volunteers have been

teaching the importance of good hand washing skills in order to fight off infection and viruses to the young children enrolled in Child Youth and School Age Services and at the Bamberg

Elementary School. Our volunteers teach Scrubby Bear to help young children understand that starting with good habits helps ensure a healthy life. Over 400 children in Bamberg have

participated in the Scrubby Bear program thus far.

Our American Red Cross volunteers emphasize thorough hand washing through the story of Scrubby Bear and

his friend Pigletta. Scrubby Bear washes his hands during the day in order to fight off Pigletta’s nasty cold. Volunteers

incorporate singing and activities to help the children learn while having fun. Scrubby Bear reminds children and adults

that infection can be fought through frequent hand washing by issuing the immediate reminder to scrub your hands,

reinforced by his message, “Don’t get sick, wash up quick!”

Serving Wounded Warriors The American Red Cross relies on the volunteer spirit and financial generosity of the American people to support our military families. Today, as always, the men and women of the American Red Cross continue to show our appreciation for the dedicated service and patriotic sacrifices of America’s military men and women and their families by being there to support them wherever they are and whenever they need us. Check out a few of the things the American Red Cross is doing, and find out how you can help!

Purchase military comfort kits for

wounded warriors or phone cards for deployed service members

Watch a video about

our new Scuba Diving Physical

Therapy Program

Read up on our Pet Visitation Program and

our Healing Arts Program a

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Visit us in the ACS Building 7029

Monday-Friday (0800– 1630)

DSN (314) 469-1760

CIV (0951) 300-1760

Emergency Communication Messages (Toll Free US only)

From DSN 94-877-272-7337

Commercial +1-877-272-7337

Wounded Warrior Awareness 5K Run

Thank you to all that supported the Wounded Warrior Awareness 5K run! The

American Red Cross is so proud of the perseverance of our volunteers and the resiliency of the Bamberg community! Click here to see more photos!