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Red Cross Sponsors Army vs. Temple Tailgate Fundraiser
The American Red Cross in Greater New York (ARC/GNY) - Putnam/West Point will host a tailgate fundraiser prior to the September 29 football game between Army and Temple University. Tailgating will be held 11am to 1:30pm on the front lawn of the ARC/GNY - Putnam/West Point area office, Building 2104 (Visitors Center) at West Point.
Cost is $100 per person and includes a ticket to the game, deluxe buffet, give-away items, information about Red Cross emergency preparedness classes and programs, and raffles of Red Cross safety items. Checks should be made payable to ARC/GNY Putnam County-West Point and received by Friday, September 21, at the Red Cross, PO Box 35, West Point NY 10996.
All proceeds will remain in the community to allow the Red Cross to help residents of Putnam County and the West Point area prepare for and respond to emergencies. For more information, visit www.nyredcross.org/westpoint or call 845-938-4100.
The American Red Cross in Greater New York is a key humanitarian partner and a vital participant in New York's plans and programs to help the nine million people in New York City and Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Sullivan counties prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. ARC/ GNY provides immediate aid to more than 100,000 people affected by 3,000 emergencies a year, including fires, floods, building collapses and blackouts. Given the uncertainties of today's world, the chapter is accelerating its collaboration with partner agencies to develop and implement readiness plans to respond to major natural and man-made disasters. The chapter also helps New York residents and businesses prepare for emergencies by offering hundreds of courses in first aid, CPR and aquatics and free emergency preparedness training programs and resources.
ARC/GNY is not a governmental organization and relies on individual and corporate gifts, special events and grants from foundations and local, state and federal government to fund its essential programs and services. For more information about volunteering, donating and training, call 1- 877 REDCROSS (1-877-733- 2767), or visit www.nyredcross.org.
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