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Check out the April 2013 edition of the Bamberg American Red Cross newsletter. Inside you will find information on the Service to the Armed Forces program, ways the Red Cross helps wounded warriors, and get an update on our outreach programs. Please visit and "like" Facebook.com/ARCBamberg for more!
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The humanitarian support of the American
Red Cross has been with our nation’s military ever
since Clara Barton set foot on the battle field of the
Civil War. Though our programs and services have
grown and changed throughout 130 years of service,
our mission of supporting the diverse needs of
soldiers, families, and loved ones has remained
prominent .
Today , the American Red Cross supports our
nation’s military at home and abroad. Emergency
Communications Services relay factual, complete, and
verified urgent messages to service members
anywhere in the world. These messages reach ships
at sea, remote embassies, and war zones. This 24
hour per day 365 day per year service assists service
members and commanding officers with emergency
leave decisions.
Financial assistance referrals to relief
societies (Air Force Aid Society, Army Emergency
Relief, Coast Guard Mutual Assistance, and Navy-
Marine Corps) provide avenues to receive funds
necessary in an emergency situation. Information and
referral services are available to provide confidential
information on local resources in emergency needs
for food, clothing, and shelter, referrals to counseling
services (e.g., financial, legal, mental health), respite
care for caregivers, and other resources that meet the
unique needs of local military members, veterans and
their families.
Deployment Services strengthen the resolve
of military communities pre-deployment, during
deployment, and post-deployment. Veteran’s Services
are available to ensure we continue to serve those
that have so selflessly served us. Supporting
Wounded Warriors and Military Hospitals is also a vital
mission of the American Red Cross fulfilled through
scuba diving therapy, pet visitations, holiday mail,
and physical therapy programs among others. The
American Red Cross will continue to support the
American military, families, friends, and all that serve.
April 4: Luncheon with American Red Cross Senior Station Manager (1200April 4: Luncheon with American Red Cross Senior Station Manager (1200--1245) 1245)
April 11* and 19: Red Cross Volunteer Orientation (1000-1200)
April 18: Volunteer and Staff Meeting (1200-1300)
April 5: BSCC BINGO fundraiser (1130-1300)
April12: CPR/First Aid/AED class (0900 - 1530)
Volunteer Highlight
This month we would like to highlight Alanna Havlic. Alanna has been
with Bamberg American Red Cross since January 2013. Alanna serves our
community by bring her past administrative and logistical work
experiences to the Bamberg Office. Alanna organizes supplies, inputs
data, and maintains records ensuring accurate tracking of office activities.
Alanna also serves in an essential role as a volunteer with the Little Junior
outreach program. Thus far, Alanna has helped teach 30 of our local
children the importance of proper hygiene in staying healthy. The
American Red Cross and the children of the Bamberg community are
thankful for Alanna’s dedication. We expect to see more from Alanna in
the coming months and appreciate all she has contributed thus far.
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Upcoming Events
Scrubby Bear By Alanna Havlic
Bamberg American Red Cross Office Support and Little Junior Outreach Volutneer
The American Red Cross is an advocate in promoting health and wellness, especially with our youth. Scrubby Bear, a program designed to teach the importance of proper hygiene,
is now being taught to children ages 3-7 in the Bamberg community. Volunteers have been
teaching the importance of good hand washing skills in order to fight off infection and viruses to the young children enrolled in Child Youth and School Age Services and at the Bamberg
Elementary School. Our volunteers teach Scrubby Bear to help young children understand that starting with good habits helps ensure a healthy life. Over 400 children in Bamberg have
participated in the Scrubby Bear program thus far.
Our American Red Cross volunteers emphasize thorough hand washing through the story of Scrubby Bear and
his friend Pigletta. Scrubby Bear washes his hands during the day in order to fight off Pigletta’s nasty cold. Volunteers
incorporate singing and activities to help the children learn while having fun. Scrubby Bear reminds children and adults
that infection can be fought through frequent hand washing by issuing the immediate reminder to scrub your hands,
reinforced by his message, “Don’t get sick, wash up quick!”
Serving Wounded Warriors The American Red Cross relies on the volunteer spirit and financial generosity of the American people to support our military families. Today, as always, the men and women of the American Red Cross continue to show our appreciation for the dedicated service and patriotic sacrifices of America’s military men and women and their families by being there to support them wherever they are and whenever they need us. Check out a few of the things the American Red Cross is doing, and find out how you can help!
Purchase military comfort kits for
wounded warriors or phone cards for deployed service members
Watch a video about
our new Scuba Diving Physical
Therapy Program
Read up on our Pet Visitation Program and
our Healing Arts Program a
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Visit us in the ACS Building 7029
Monday-Friday (0800– 1630)
DSN (314) 469-1760
CIV (0951) 300-1760
Emergency Communication Messages (Toll Free US only)
From DSN 94-877-272-7337
Commercial +1-877-272-7337
Wounded Warrior Awareness 5K Run
Thank you to all that supported the Wounded Warrior Awareness 5K run! The
American Red Cross is so proud of the perseverance of our volunteers and the resiliency of the Bamberg community! Click here to see more photos!