Current In-Kind Needs for Red Cross Being Met; Best Way to Provide Support is Through Cash Donation, Blood Donation
News Release: September 14, 2001
Contact: Janice Osborne, Manager-Media & Community Affairs
(610) 865-4400, ext. 262
The Lehigh Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross advises area corporations and individuals that the current in-kind needs for the Red Cross in response to the terrorist attacks have been met.
According to American Red Cross officials in Washington, D.C., the volume of in-kind offers received at this point is more than can be immediately used. As needs change, Red Cross will make that information available.
Corporations and individuals who want to support the relief efforts can do so through a cash donation. Payment may be made by check payable to the Lehigh Valley Chapter, American Red Cross, 2200 Avenue A, Bethlehem, PA 18017. On the memo line, write: Disaster Relief Fund. You may also call 1-800-HELP NOW or donate online at www.redcrosslv.org.
Individuals are also encouraged to donate blood through the Miller Memorial Blood Center. As national blood supplies move toward the areas affected by these disasters, the need for blood is likely to become especially high over the coming weeks. Call the center at 1-800-223-6667 for an appointment.
All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people.
The Lehigh Valley Chapter Red Cross serves more than 620,000 residents in Lehigh and Northampton counties. Last year the Red Cross provided health and safety education training and emergency relief services to more than 15,500 Lehigh Valley residents.
For more information about the Lehigh Valley Chapter Red Cross, visit www.redcrosslv.org.
