4 Things to Know about the Red Cross in Kosciusko County

1. DISASTER

Red Cross is called upon to help victims and survivors of disasters. Most of the time, people think of disasters as the big events, but over 95% of the events our volunteers respond to is single-family fires.  Along with the following statistics, over 890 individuals attended disaster preparedness presentations.

2. ASSISTANCE TO MILITARY FAMILIES

Red Cross volunteers and staff assist hundreds of local families who have a member in the military, whether they are from a guard unit or an active duty member in any of the branches of service anywhere in the world. In 2010-11, we completed 32 Military Cases requiring financial assistance and/or emergency communications and served 169 clients total in multiple capacities.

3. LIFESAVING TRAINING

Certified Red Cross personnel trains thousands of people in Kosciusko County each year in lifesaving techniques like CPR, First Aid and Lifeguarding.

Statistics for 2010-11:

• Began conducting new “Citizen CPR” course
• 21 Volunteer instructors
• 365 Classes in schools/preschools
• 2454 Adolescents trained in schools/camps
• 3498 trained in community/business settings

4. BLOOD

Red Cross is the nation’s largest blood supplier, and Kosciusko County works collaboratively to meet local needs. Red Cross mobile collection trucks conduct blood drives in Warrsaw and outlying parts of the county.  In 2010-2011, over 100 blood drives were held throughout Kosciusko County collecting 5,595 units of blood.

OUR WISH LIST

The ARC of Kosciusko County can use your help in 3 major ways!

MONETARY DONATIONS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 The ARC is NOT a federally funded organization and is 100% reliant upon donations to keep our doors open.  A donation of any size helps us continue to serve our community! 

BLOOD                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Giving blood save lives.  It’s as simple as that.  Call 1-800-733-2767 to see how you can donate.

MORE VOLUNTEERS!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         The KosCo Red Cross is always looking for more volunteers willing to serve.  If interested, check out http://www.koscoredcross.org/become-volunteer to learn more!