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Greetings,
As we celebrated Volunteer Appreciation Week in April,
we at the American Red Cross Southeastern
Pennsylvania (SEPA) Chapter were reminded that
every week - indeed, every day - is an appropriate time
to recognize the importance of our volunteers.
Volunteers represent 98% of our workforce, but they
make all the difference to our disaster-affected
families. Just last month, 139 SEPA responders
answered the call around the clock to provide
emergency Red Cross assistance to 123 families in
the wake of 70 disasters. In addition, SEPA workers deployed to national disaster relief operations in four states following the rare Nor'easter that struck the region.
On behalf of all the people who benefit from your help
every day, we thank you for your efforts and the critical
support that makes our work possible.
Sincerely,
Chief Executive Officer
Senior Director Emergency Services
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Note from Tom Foley
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Celebrating Volunteers Who Choose Not to Stand Idly By
Nobel Peace Prize winner Elie Wiesel was once
asked what he viewed as the greatest
commandment. His response was articulate,
poignant and immediate. "The greatest
commandment," he said, "is that thou shalt not stand
idly by." As we celebrate national Volunteer Week this
year, the American Red Cross celebrates its 8,377
volunteers who honor and embody that
commandment.
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Red Cross Walk to Save Lives
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Walkers Honor Heroes, Raise Funds
On April 21, 2007 over 2,000 charitable fundraisers,
fitness buffs, corporate teams and celebrators of
Spring laced up their walking shoes, and enjoyed the
beautiful weather at the Red Cross Walk in Fairmount
Park.
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Disaster Services Human Resources
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SEPA workers respond to Nor'easter flooding
When a rare April Nor'easter struck the region, SEPA
staff and volunteers responded to calls for help
throughout the Northeast.
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American Red Cross Appoints New National
President and CEO
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Mark W. Everson to Become New Leader of the Red Cross
The American Red Cross Board of Governors has
unanimously approved Mark W. Everson, currently
serving as Commissioner of the Internal Revenue
Service, to become the next president and CEO of the
Red Cross, effective May 29, 2007. The vote was taken
at a regularly scheduled meeting of the full Board.
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SEPA Supplies
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Materials allow for sheltering up to 20,000
SEPA Chapter is adding to its response capability
thanks to funding from the Southeastern Pennsylvania
Regional Counter-terrorism Task Force.
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Preparedness Update
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Red Cross Urges the Importance of Preparedness
American Red Cross volunteers and staff continue to
deliver "Be Red Cross Ready," a presentation laying
out the three basic steps to take to prepare for
disasters or other emergencies.
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National Public Health Week
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Disaster Health Services Promotes Preparedness
SEPA Chapter joined the American Public Health
Association to encourage the public to prepare
effectively for public health threats, from bioterrorism
and natural disasters to disease outbreaks, during
National Public Health Week April 2-8, 2007.
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Emotional Care Team
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Red Cross House Workshop Focuses on Traumas Associated with Sudden Homelessness
The American Red Cross hosted the workshop
Aftershocks: The Emotional Care Team of the
American Red Cross Shares Tips on Easing the
Traumas Associated with Sudden Homelessness
on March 27, 2007 at the Red Cross House. The
workshop was brought together as part of the Public-
Private Task Force on Homelessness 2006-2007
workshop series.
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Who Will Help The Pets?
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Learn about Hopewell Veterinary Hospital
For the last six years at the Hopewell Veterinary
Hospital in Jenkintown, P.E.T.S. -- Pet Emergency
Transport and Shelter -- has assisted the American
Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter
during local disasters when animals are involved.
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ES Staff & Volunteer News
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Congratulations Yohan Weerasingha, Sarah Corley and Denise Graf
Emergency Services recognizes staff and volunteers
who are critical to accomplishing the Red Cross
mission.
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