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AMERICAN RED CROSS - Executive Director Caedy Minoletti
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Requested Action(s)
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a) PROCLAMATION - Request adoption of proclamation declaring March 2025 as Red Cross Month in Tehama County
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Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact.
Background Information:
In 1943 President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed that during the month of March people “…rededicate themselves to the splendid aims and activities of the Red Cross.” 80 years since the president spoke those words, we continue to promote, celebrate and recognize those who make our mission possible. These stellar individuals are volunteers, blood donors, people trained in lifesaving skills, supporters and donors, who step up to aid others when help can’t wait.
The American Red Cross:
- Provide immediate help to those who experience home fire
- Provides 40% of nation’s blood supply
- Facilitates services to our armed forces and their families
- Teaches preparedness and health and safety services to save lives
- Installs smoke alarms in underserved communities
- Provides shelter, food, health and mental health services during disasters
- Is made up of 90% volunteers to perform our critical work