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March Is Red Cross Month
Safety and preparedness classes in Putnam offered by the American Red Cross in Greater New York
The designation of March as Red Cross Month originally began more than 60 years ago to help the American Red Cross gain exposure and celebrate its successes in serving communities across the country. Back then, the organization raised funds spontaneously when people learned about catastrophic events.
During World War I, President Woodrow Wilson commanded the American Red Cross to raise funds to support its aid to the military and civilians affected by war. During World War II, a War Fund campaign raised $66 million in just a few months. In 1943, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt declared the entire month of March "Red Cross Month." Following the declaration, the American Red Cross requested $125 million (the largest sum requested in one campaign by any American organization at that time) and raised $146 million. President Roosevelt claimed that it was "the greatest single crusade of mercy in all of history."
March safety and preparedness classes offered by the American Red Cross in Greater New York (ARC/GNY) - Putnam will be held at the organization's office at The Lawlor Building, Route 311 and 164, in Patterson and at St. Basil's Academy, 79 St. Basil Road, Route 9D, in Garrison. Class dates and times are subject to change. For more information about Red Cross classes in Putnam, call 845-938-4100, or visit www.nyredcross.org.
Upcoming Red Cross classes at The Lawlor Building (Route 311 and 164, Patterson) include:
-Sunday, March 9, babysitter's training, 9am- 4:30pm. Cost $60.
-Friday, March 14, CPR/AED (automated external defibrillator), Adult, 5- 10pm. Cost $65.
- Sunday, March 16, pet first aid, 10am- 2pm, Cost $70.
-Saturday, March 22, standard first aid, 2:30- 6:30pm. Cost $60.
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 845- 938-4100, or visit www.nyredcross.org.
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