CLEARFIELD – The Competency Evaluation Program has been implemented at the Clearfield Chapter office. We now have the capacity to test nurse aid candidates for state certification on site. This is just one more example of our growing chapter.
The 2008 Punxsutawney Phil has arrived, just in time for Christmas. Supplies are limited, so hurry. The Phils are available at both Clearfield and Jefferson Red Cross offices, Reed Brothers tool & Equipment rental in Clearfield and Dubois, Miller Brothers Furniture in Punxsutawney, and Curwensville True Value for a donation of $6.
Would you like to help your community in a time of Disaster? If we had a large disaster in our area like Hurricane Katrina or the California Wildfires, people should be trained in advance. Here is a chance for you to get ready! The Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter of the American Red Cross is holding the following Disaster Training Course:
Shelter Operations
Jan. 12 at 9 am in Clearfield our Clearfield office.
For more information on these classes, or to register, please call 814-765-5516 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Or you can e-mail us at esd@clearfieldjeffersonredcross.org.
Visit the Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter Web site for all the local Red Cross news.
Clearfield Area United Way is holding a February Basket Raffle to benefit the Clearfield-Jefferson Red Cross and Clearfield United Way. One winner will be drawn every day in the month of February and a Bonus Basket will be drawn on Feb. 29. Tickets are $25 and will be available at the Clearfield and Brookville Red Cross offices 765-5516 or 849-2712 and Clearfield United Way office 765-6521.
For your early Holiday Shopping we have some $5 specials that will help you fill your family’s stockings. Compact First aid kits, Face shield key chains, Red Cross cookbooks, Pizza Hut coupons offering buy-one-get-one-free and discounts.
Babysitter training is scheduled for Dec. 28 at 10 a.m. Students must be 11-15 years of age and will learn basic care of infants and children, a review of rescue breathing and CPR, problem solving and more.
To register or purchase a gift certificate for the class, call 765-5516.
Health & Safety Classes:
Adult CPR – Clearfield – Dec. 19
Brookville – Jan. 9
Punxsutawney – Jan. 7
Infant Child CPR – Clearfield – Jan. 3
First Aid – Clearfield – Dec. 20
Brookville – Jan. 10
Punxsutawney – Jan. 8
All of the above classes begin at 6 p.m. Call 765-5516 to register in Clearfield or 849-2712 to register in Brookville & Punxsutawney.
Clearfield Bloodmobile Schedule
Dec. 18 Clearfield YMCA & Bank & Trust 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Dec. 20 Penn DOT 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Dec. 21 438 Front Place 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Dec 24 Fixed Site 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Dec 28 Clearfield Hospital 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Jefferson Bloodmobile Schedule
Dec.18 Saints Cosmos & Damian –Punxsutawney Noon -6 p.m.
Jan 8 Brockway Presbyterian Church Noon -6 p.m.
Jan 11 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary-Sykesville Noon – 6 p.m.
Jan 18 Brookville Church of God Noon – 6 p.m.
Jan 18 First United Methodist Church -Punxsutawney Noon – 6 p.m.
Jan 29 St. Mary’s Church-Reynoldsville 1 p.m. -7 p.m.
How do we prepare for the unthinkable? How do we put people where they need to be so they can do the most good? How do we work within a humanitarian network that touches lives in every part of the world? You!
By supporting the American Red Cross you provide the vital funds necessary to support all of our core services—from the disasters that impact thousands to the blood needed by a single child. When you help the Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter American Red Cross, you help our community.
The American Red Cross is a non-profit organization funded in part by United Way. As you consider your year-end charitable giving, please consider a generous gift to the Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter American Red Cross. We need your help to help others in need. Checks may be sent to Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter, 1100 S. Second St. Suite 2, Clearfield, Pa 16830, or Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter, 275 Main St., Brookville, Pa 15825.
VISA and MasterCard are accepted.
We send our warm wishes to you this holiday season. Wishing you every joy that comes with the holiday season and……….. Happiness. Peace. Love. Serenity.
Red Cross is a United Way and United Fund Participating Agency and an RSVP Station