American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter, Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio Team Up to Benefit Disaster Victims.CLEVELAND -- The American Red Cross American Red Cross: see Red Cross. , Greater Cleveland Greater Cleveland is a nickname for the metropolitan area surrounding Cleveland in Ohio. Northeast Ohio refers to a similar but substantially larger area as described below. Chapter, in a new partnership with Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, will begin to provide vouchers for Goodwill stores along with its standard monetary assistance to families affected by disasters. The two nonprofits announced on August 1, 2006 that Goodwill has provided the Red Cross with 365 vouchers valued at $25 each so that disaster clients may shop for replacement items at Goodwill stores. The amount of vouchers per family will be based on need according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the discretion of the Red Cross and will supplement the standard monetary assistance provided. In turn, the Red Cross will encourage the Greater Cleveland community to remember Goodwill when they are looking to donate gently-used or no longer needed clothing, furniture, and like items. (Tips for donating goods are available on www.goodwillclevecanton.org) "We are pleased to partner with Goodwill in an effort that will bring more help to our client base," stated Mary-Alice Frank, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Greater Cleveland Chapter. "In an economic climate where the social service safety net continues to shrink, this additional assistance is a very positive thing for the people we serve." "Our Goodwill is proud to partner with the Greater Cleveland Chapter of American Red Cross, as we do with other chapters throughout our 10 counties. We will continue to collaborate and strengthen this relationship in order to enhance the resources available to individuals in our community during disaster situations," said Ken Weber, president and CEO, Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, Inc. The Greater Cleveland Chapter covers the three-county area of Cuyahoga, Geauga and Lake, and is responsible for the safety and preparedness of 1.7 million people. Our Disaster Action Team responds to an average of a fire every single day of the year. Log on to www.redcross-cleveland.org to learn about volunteerism, to make a financial contribution or to schedule a blood donation “Give blood” redirects here. For other uses, see Give blood (disambiguation). Blood donation is a process by which a blood donor voluntarily has blood drawn for storage in a blood bank, generally for subsequent use in a blood transfusion. . Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, Inc. works to improve the quality of life and employment opportunities for people in the 10 county area of Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Stark, Carroll, Tuscarawas, Harrison and Jefferson Counties Jefferson County is the name of 25 counties and one parish in the United States. The following are named for Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States:
Area, 24,181 sq mi (62,629 sq km). Pop. . For more information on the NEW Goodwill and what we are offering in your neighborhood, please log on to www.goodwillclevecanton.org. Goodwill - Working, Saving and Giving Never Felt So Good! |
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