Culver's(R) Gives Back To Local Communities During 16-State 'Day of Giving' Fundraiser for the American Red Cross(R).PRAIRIE DU SAC Sac: see Sac and Fox. SAC - 1. An early system on the Datatron 200 series. [Listed in CACM 2(5):16 (May 1959)]. , Wis adv. 1. Certainly; really; indeed. v. t. 1. To think; to suppose; to imagine; - used chiefly in the first person sing. present tense, I wis. See the Note under Ywis. . -- (Grassroots Newswire) In conjunction with National Preparedness pre·par·ed·ness n. The state of being prepared, especially military readiness for combat. Noun 1. preparedness - the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action); "putting them Month, Culver's([R]) restaurants in 16 states are donating 10 percent of sales on Wednesday, Sept. 12 to participating American Red Cross American Red Cross: see Red Cross. ([R]) chapters during a system-wide 'Day of Giving' fundraising event. In addition, guests will be able to give personal donations in canisters available at each location. Culver's estimates the one-day event one-day event a contraction of the three-day event but like that contest is aimed at selecting the best all-round horse and rider. The events usually contested are show-jumping, dressage and cross-country. will raise more than $150,000 for local chapters. Culver's and the American Red Cross decided to hold the event during National Preparedness Month to remind guests about the importance of being prepared for an emergency and all that the Red Cross does to aid the community during a local emergency or disaster. For example, the most common emergencies that Red Cross staff and volunteers respond to are home fires, which destroy or damage nearly 400,000 homes each year.* Fortunately, in emergencies like these, the American Red Cross comes to the aid of neighbors in thousands of communities across the country offering shelter, clothing and other supplies to those in crisis. "Culver's and our franchise partners are proud to be holding this event for the American Red Cross to support the emergency preparedness and disaster relief efforts they undertake every day right in our very own neighborhoods," explains Lea Culver cul·ver n. A dove or pigeon. [Middle English, from Old English culufre, from Vulgar Latin *columbra, from Latin columbula, diminutive of columba, dove.] , Culver's co-founder and a Red Cross volunteer. "Through the generosity and efforts of Culver's and its guests, our local chapters can continue to offer comfort and emergency assistance to those in crisis. We thank Culver's for their leadership in organizing the 'Day of Giving'," said Roger Dahl dahl n. 1. See pigeon pea. 2. or dal A thick creamy East Indian stew made with lentils or other legumes, onions, and various spices. , Service Area Executive, Midwest Service Area, for the American Red Cross. National Preparedness Month is a nationwide effort to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, and schools. * National Fire Protection Association([R]) The American Red Cross and red cross emblem are registered trademarks of The American National Red Cross. National Fire Protection Association is a registered servicemark of National Fire Protection Association, Inc. Restaurants & Institutions is a registered trademark of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc. All other trademarks belong to Culver Franchising System, Inc. |
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