CLEARFIELD – A hot meal delivered to victims after a disaster, blood when it is needed most, shelter when there is nowhere else to turn, an emergency message delivered to a member of the Armed Forces from their family, helping with an injury by providing first aid/CPR, these are just some of the ways that gifts are put to work through the American Red Cross by volunteers. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and volunteers, the American Red Cross is empowering people to perform extraordinary acts in the face of emergencies.
Our supporters have become part of a network of millions of Americans who donate their time, money and blood to the humanitarian work of the Red Cross. We thank them for their gifts and we are privileged to put their compassion into action.
The Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter of the American Red Cross recently hosted I-80 Emergency Services Weekend. This training for Red Cross volunteers from all over the east coast. The three day event was held at the Clearfield High School, and featured 21 intermediate and advanced disaster response classes. These classes prepare volunteers to respond to local disasters as well as national disasters. There were 152 participants some traveling from Maine, Ohio, New York, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.
The Ladies Clearfield-Curwensville Country Club Golf Association is having a garage sale to benefit The Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter Red Cross on May 3, 2008 from 8am to1pm. The sale will be at the Trinity United Methodist Church 121 S. Second St., Clearfield. Anyone interested in donating items to the sale can drop them off at the Trinity U.M. Church on May 2, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
There will be a Multiphasic Blood screening at the Clearfield Red Cross Office on June 7, 2008. The blood screening covers thirty-five tests for a fee and other tests available are Prostate and Thyroid for an additional fee. Free blood pressure and oximeter screening will also be available. We are taking appointments by calling 765-5516 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. beginning on Monday April 14, 2008.
Registration deadline is noon on Wednesday June 4, 2008.
Health & Safety Classes:
Adult CPR – Clearfield – May 7 & 21, 2008
Brookville – May 7, 2008
Punxsutawney – May 5, 2008
Infant Child CPR – May 8, 2008
First Aid – Clearfield – May 22, 2008
Brookville – May 8, 2008
Punxsutawney – May 6, 2008
All of the above Health & Safety classes begin at 6:00 pm.
Call 765-5516 to register for classes in Clearfield or 849-2712 to register in Brookville & Punxsutawney.
Visit the Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter web site at www.clearfieldjeffersonredcross.org for all the local Red Cross news.
Clearfield Bloodmobile Schedule
Thursday, Apr. 24 Curwensville United Methodist Church 12:00 – 6:00
Fri., Apr. 25 Curwensville High School 8:45 – 2:00
Fri. May 02 Fixed Site 12:00 – 6:00
Sat. May 10 Curwensville Family Moose Center 9:00 – 2:00
Mon. May 12 Clearfield Presbyterian Church 12:00 – 6:00
Fri. May 16 Fixed Site 12:00 – 6:00
Wed. May 21 Quehanna Boot Camp 10:00 – 3:30
Jefferson Bloodmobile Schedule
Friday, May 9 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary-Sykesville Noon-6 p.m.
Tues May 13 Brockway Presbyterian church Noon-6 p.m.
Fri May 16 Brookville Borough Complex Noon-6 p.m.
Fri May 16 First Church of God- Punxsutawney Noon-6 p.m.
Tuesday, May 27 St Mary’s Church-Reynoldsville 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
When the fire whistles blow and a family loses everything to a house fire, your American Red Cross will be there to help with immediate verified emergency assistance for help with the family’s recovery plans. With your donation, you can put your care and concern into immediate action. 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.
Red Cross is a United Way and United Fund Participating Agency and an RSVP Station.