Lincoln Financial Foundation Supports American Red Cross “Nurse Training Program” With $20K Grant

Graduates through the years have benefitted from Lincoln Financial Foundation’s generosity.

 

Concord, NH. – Wednesday, January 31, 2018 – Thanks to a longstanding and generous partnership, the American Red Cross has received a $20,000 grant from Lincoln Financial Foundation that will provide 18 scholarships to students in the Nurse Assistant Training program in New Hampshire.

 

For each of the last four years, Lincoln Financial has supported this valuable program that helps New Hampshire residents get a new start in a career in medicine. This continued support illustrates Lincoln Financial’s dedication to helping local students further themselves and grow in their vocations.

 

With over 20 years of experience training both Licensed Nursing Assistants (LNA) and LNA instructors in New Hampshire, the American Red Cross Nursing Assistant Training program is approved by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing and the New Hampshire Department of Education Post-Secondary Commission. The Red Cross training program is highly competitive and graduates have a 95% pass rate on the state licensing exam.

 

Lincoln Financial Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Lincoln Financial Group, believes in empowering people to live greater lives, which advances culture and empowers greater positive change. Its grant is part of Lincoln Financial’s annual $10 million investment in its local communities’ youth education, economic and workforce development, human well-being, and arts programs.

 

 

About Lincoln Financial Foundation:

The Lincoln Financial Foundation, established in 1962, is a nonprofit organization formed and supported by Lincoln Financial Group. Under the Foundation guidelines, grants are made in the areas of arts, education, human services and economic / workforce development.

Red Cross urges donors to help replenish blood supply this winter.

BURLINGTON, VT (Jan. 22, 2018) — The American Red Cross continues to have a winter blood donation shortage after severe winter weather in many parts of the country has now forced more than 500 blood drives to cancel, already causing about 15,000 blood and platelet donations to go uncollected through last week. Blood and platelet donors are urgently needed to give now to help restock the shelves.

 

Donors of all blood types are essential to help maintain an adequate blood supply for patients in their own communities as well as areas where donors are unable to give due to inclement weather. Every day, no matter the weather, the Red Cross must collect more than 13,000 blood and platelet donations to meet the needs of patients like Finnegan “Finn” Olson.

 

Last January, Finn was born with a rare heart condition. He required multiple transfusions before, during and after heart transplant surgery last summer. Transfusions had an almost immediate effect on his personality and skin’s appearance. “Each time Finn received a transfusion, you could see him pink up right away and have significantly more energy,” said his mother, Ali Olson. “We credit blood donation with making Finn stronger and helping keep him alive long enough to receive a new heart. Finn is living proof that blood helps save lives.”

 

Blood donors, especially those with types O negative, B negative and AB blood, and platelet donors are needed now and throughout the winter months to ensure blood products are readily available for patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

 

Make an appointment to give blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

 

BELOW ARE THE LOCATIONS AND TIMES FOR VERMONT AND NEW HAMPSHIRE RESPECTIVELY:

 

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Jan. 22 to Feb. 15 – VERMONT

 

Addison

 

Vergennes

2/9/2018: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Vergennes Community, 85 South Maple Street

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Bennington

 

Bennington

2/1/2018: 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, Hospital Dr.

2/2/2018: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Bennington Health and Rehab, 2 Blackberry Lane

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Caledonia

 

Hardwick

1/30/2018: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 206 VT Rte. 14S.

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Chittenden

 

Burlington

1/30/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Dealer.com, 1 Howard St

2/2/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., The University of Vermont Medical Center, 111 Colchester Avenue

2/6/2018: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., University of Vermont Patrick Gym, 97 Spear Street

2/6/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Vermont Department of Health, 108 Cherry Street

 

Charlotte

2/8/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Charlotte Senior Center, 212 Ferry Road

 

Colchester

1/25/2018: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Albany College of Pharmacy, 261 Mountain View Drive

1/25/2018: 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Saint Michaels College Dion Student Center, Winooski Park

 

Essex

1/27/2018: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Essex Cinema, 21 Essex Way

2/10/2018: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Essex Cinema, 21 Essex Way

 

Essex Junction

1/31/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Albert D Lawton School, 104 Maple Street

 

Jericho

2/7/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Catalyst Church on Raceway, 100 Raceway Road, PO Box 116

 

South Burlington

1/23/2018: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., St. John Vianney Parish Hall, St John Vianney Parish Hall, 160 Hinesburg Road

2/10/2018: 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., University Mall, 155 Dorset Street

 

Williston

2/5/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Vermont Technical College-Donor Coach, 201 Lawrence Place

2/8/2018: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., CSWD, 1021 Redmond Road

 

Winooski

1/24/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., My Web Grocer, Champlain Mill, 20 Winooski Falls Way

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Franklin

 

Enosburg Falls

2/8/2018: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Enosburg American Legion, 108 Depot Street

 

Montgomery Center

2/4/2018: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., St Isidores Parish Hall, Route 242

 

Saint Albans

1/24/2018: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Northwestern Medical Center, 133 Fairfield Street

1/29/2018: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, 27 Church Street

2/12/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., 14th Star Brewing Company, 133 North Main Street

2/5/2018: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., American Legion, 100 Parah Drive

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Lamoille

 

Morrisville

1/26/2018: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Lamoille County Meals on Wheels, 24 Upper Main St

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Orange

 

Bradford

2/9/2018: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Bradford Congregational Church, 245  N Main Street

 

Randolph Center

2/1/2018: 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Vermont Technical College, 124 Admin Dr

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Orleans

 

Newport

2/6/2018: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., American Legion, American Legion Post 21, 35 Veterans Ave

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Rutland

 

Benson

2/5/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., United Church of Benson, 2793 Stage Road

 

Brandon

2/14/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Brandon Medical Center, 420 Grove Street

 

Castleton

1/31/2018: 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Castleton University, 62 Alumni Drive

 

Poultney

1/26/2018: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Poultney High School, 154 East Main St.

1/30/2018: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Green Mountain College, 1 College Circle

 

Rutland

1/22/2018: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Grace Congregational Church, 8 Court Street

1/28/2018: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Diamond Run Mall, 46 Diamond Run Mall Place

2/13/2018: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., US Army Reserve Building, 2143 Post Road

 

West Rutland

2/8/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., West Rutland Town Hall, 35 Marble Street

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Washington

 

Barre

1/30/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., McFarland State Office Building, 5 Perry St.

 

Berlin

1/22/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Central Vermont Medical Center, 130 Fisher Road

2/12/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Central Vermont Medical Center, 130 Fisher Road

2/3/2018: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Berlin Mall, 282 Berlin Mall Road

 

Montpelier

1/31/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Montpelier High School, 5 High School Drive

2/2/2018: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 64 State St

 

Northfield

2/15/2018: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Norwich University, 158 Harmon Drive

 

Waitsfield

2/13/2018: 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Fayston Elementary, 782 German Flats Road

 

Waterbury

1/27/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Waterbury Municipal Building, 28 North. Main Street

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Windham

 

Bellows Falls

1/25/2018: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Bellows Falls Community, 8 School Street

 

Brattleboro

2/13/2018: 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 54 Chickering Drive, Unit 1

 

Putney

1/30/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Landmark College, 19 River road South

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Windsor

 

Bethel

1/26/2018: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Bethel White Church, 129 Church Street

 

Ludlow

1/22/2018: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Ludlow Community Center, 37 Main Street

 

Norwich

2/8/2018: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Tracy Hall, 300 Main Street

 

South Royalton

1/29/2018: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Vermont Law School, 164 Chelsea Street

 

Springfield

2/14/2018: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Springfield Elks, 49 Park St

 

Windsor

2/5/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., American Legion, 4 Court Street

 

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Jan. 22 to Feb. 15 – NEW HAMPSHIRE

Belknap

 

Belmont

1/23/2018: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 96 Main Street

 

Center Harbor

1/26/2018: 1 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Center Harbor Congregational Church, 52 Main Street

 

Laconia

1/27/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., AmeriGas District Office, 1150 Union Ave.

2/1/2018: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Sacred Heart Hall-Laconia, 31 Gilford Avenue

2/1/2018: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Lakes Region General Hospital, 80 Highland Street

 

Meredith

2/10/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Meredith Community Center, 400 Daniel Webster Hwy, Rt 3

 

Tilton

2/3/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Tanger Outlet Center, 120 Laconia Road

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Carroll

 

Conway

2/1/2018: 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Granite State College, 53 Technology Ln

 

North Conway

1/29/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Out Patient Physical Therapy Building, 3073 White Mountain Highway

 

Tamworth

2/13/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Tamworth Town House, 27 Cleveland Hill Rd.

 

Wolfeboro

2/7/2018: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., The Wolfeboro Inn, 90 N Main Street, P O Box 1270

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Cheshire

 

Keene

1/29/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Norris Cotton Cancer Center at Kingsbury Pavilion, 580 Court Street

2/13/2018: 2:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Best Western Plus Sovereign Hotel, 401 Winchester Street

2/14/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Keene State College-Student Union Building, 229 Main Street

2/15/2018: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., The Keene Senior Center, 70 Court Street

2/5/2018: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., St. Bernard Church, 185 Main Street

 

Winchester

1/27/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., VFW Auxillary, 5 South Main street

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Coos

 

Berlin

2/8/2018: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Berlin VFW, 1107 Main St

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Grafton

 

Bristol

1/23/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Our Lady of Grace Chapel, 2 West Shore Road, West Shore Road and NH 3A

2/1/2018: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Freudenberg-NOK, 450 Pleasant Street/Route 104, P.O. Box B

 

Hanover

2/1/2018: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Hanover High School, 41 Lebanon Street

2/6/2018: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Hopkins Center, 2 E Wheelock St

2/7/2018: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Hopkins Center, 2 E Wheelock St

 

Lebanon

1/24/2018: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital, 10 Alice Peck Day Drive

1/31/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Courtyard Marriott, 10 Morgan drive

2/14/2018: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital, 10 Alice Peck Day Drive

 

Lincoln

1/26/2018: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 25 Church Street

 

Lyme

2/12/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Lyme Congregational Church, 1 Dorchester Rd

 

Plymouth

1/24/2018: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Common Man Inn, 231 Main Street

2/12/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Hannaford Supermarket, Route 25, Hatch Plaza

2/2/2018: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Hannaford Supermarket, Route 25, Hatch Plaza

2/7/2018: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Plymouth United Methodist Church, 334 Fairground Road

 

Woodsville

1/22/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Cottage Hospital, 90 Swiftwater Road

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Hillsborough

 

Amherst

1/26/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 3 Craftsman Lane

 

Bedford

1/25/2018: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Pegasystems Inc, 8 Commerce Drive, #302

1/31/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Manchester Christian Church, 56 Old Bedford Road

 

Goffstown

1/23/2018: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., St. Anselm College Carr Center, 87 St. Anselm Drive

 

Hillsborough

1/22/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., American Legion Hall, 538 West Main Street

 

Manchester

1/24/2018: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Elliot Hospital, One Elliot Way

2/14/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., University of New Hampshire, 88 Commercial Street

 

Merrimack

1/29/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., AutoFair Volkswagen of Nashua, 717 NH 101-A

2/1/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Our Lady of Mercy, 16 Baboosic Lake Road

2/13/2018: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Home Health & Hospice Care, 7 Executive Park Drive

2/6/2018: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., St John Neumann Church, 708 Milford Road

 

Milford

2/8/2018: 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 4368, 1 VFW Way

 

Nashua

1/23/2018: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Nashua Elks Lodge, 12 Murphy Drive, Unit B-1

1/29/2018: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Dartmouth-Hitchcock, 2300 Southwood Drive

1/29/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Greenbriar Terrace, 55 Harris Road

2/1/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Nashua Elks Lodge, 12 Murphy Drive, Unit B-1

2/10/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., St John XXIII, 121 Allds Street

2/15/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Nashua Elks Lodge, 12 Murphy Drive, Unit B-1

 

Pelham

1/25/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., American Legion Post 100, 32 Windham Road

2/12/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Pelham Senior Center, 8 Nashua Road

 

Peterborough

1/24/2018: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Monadnock Community Hospital, 452 Old Street Road

2/2/2018: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Union Congregational Church, 33 Concord Street

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Merrimack

 

Andover

2/8/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Proctor Academy, 204 Main Street, P. O. Box 500

 

Bow

2/9/2018: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South Street

 

Chichester

2/2/2018: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Chichester Volunteer Fire Department, 22 Main Street

 

Concord

1/24/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., IBEW Local 490, 48 Airport Road

2/12/2018: 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Trinity Baptist Church, 80 Clinton Street

2/2/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Blazing Star Eureka Lodge, 53 Iron Works Road

2/2/2018: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Banks Chevrolet, 137 Manchester St.

2/5/2018: 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Bektash Shriners, 189 Pembroke Road

2/5/2018: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., NHTI, Goldie Crocker Wellness Center, 31 College Drive

 

Contoocook

1/22/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Hopkinton Town Library, 61 Houston Drive

 

Epsom

1/26/2018: 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Epsom Library, 1606 Dover Road

2/8/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Epsom Central School, 282 Black Hall Road

 

Franklin

1/31/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Bessie C. Rowell Community Center, 12 Rowell Drive

 

Pembroke

1/30/2018: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m., Pembroke Academy, 209 Academy Road

 

Pembroke

2/2/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Next Level Church, 79 Sheep Davis Road

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Rockingham

 

Atkinson

2/3/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Buzz Durkin’s Karate School, 2 Commerce Dr

 

Epping

1/31/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Walmart – Epping, 35 Fresh River Road

2/12/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., American Legion Post 51-Epping, 232 Calef Highway

 

Exeter

1/22/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Access Sports Medicine, 1 Hampton Rd.

 

Fremont

1/24/2018: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Fremont Public Library, 7 Jackie Bernier Drive

 

Kingston

1/22/2018: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane

 

Londonderry

1/26/2018: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., Londonderry Lions, 256 Mammoth Rd.

2/10/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., St. Mark’s Church, 1 South Road

2/13/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Londonderry Lions Hall, 256 Mammoth Road

 

Newington

1/25/2018: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Redhook Brewery, 35 Corporate Drive

 

Newmarket

2/2/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Saint Mary’s Parish, 182 South Main Street

 

North Hampton

2/9/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., United Church of Christ, 295 Atlantic Ave.

 

Portsmouth

1/23/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Keller Williams Coastal Realty, Keller Williams Costal Realty, 750 Lafayette Rd

2/15/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Best Western Plus Wynwood Hotel & Suites, 580 US Hwy 1 Bypass

2/8/2018: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Community Campus, 100 Campus Drive

2/9/2018: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel, 250 Market Street

2/9/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Station 2, 3010 Lafayette Road

 

Rye

1/31/2018: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Rye Congregational Church, 580 Washington Rd.

 

Salem

1/26/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Granite State Arts Academy, 19 Keewaydin Drive

2/3/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Salem Athletic Club-Salem, 16 Manor Pkwy

 

Seabrook

1/27/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Sam’s Club Seabrook, 11 Batcheldor Road

2/12/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Trinity United Church Parish House, 29 Main Street

 

Windham

1/25/2018: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Windham Presbyterian Church, 1 Church Rd.

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Strafford

 

Dover

1/25/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Bill Dube Ford/Toyota, 40 Dover Point Road

1/30/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, 789 Central Avenue

1/30/2018: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Dover Moose Hall, 45 Chestnut Street

2/2/2018: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 93 Locust Street

 

Durham

2/5/2018: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., UNH Memorial Union Building, 83 Main St.

2/6/2018: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., UNH Memorial Union Building, 83 Main St.

2/7/2018: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., UNH Memorial Union Building, 83 Main St.

2/8/2018: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., UNH Memorial Union Building, 83 Main St.

 

Farmington

1/25/2018: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m., Henry Wilson Memorial School, 51 School Drive

 

Rochester

2/13/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., American Legion Post #7, 94 Eastern Avenue

2/13/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Colonial Hill-Rochester, 62 Rochester Hill Road

2/9/2018: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Rochester Knights of Columbus, 250 Columbus Avenue

 

Somersworth

1/26/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., American Legion Hall, 45 Washington St

1/27/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Midway Buick GMC, 120 Route 108

2/6/2018: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Next Level Church, 436 Route 108

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Sullivan

 

Charlestown

2/9/2018: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Charlestown VFW Post 8497, 365 Lovers Lane Road

 

Claremont

1/24/2018: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Valley Regional Hospital, 243 Elm Street

1/29/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Common Man, 21 Water Street

1/29/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., River Valley Community College, 1 College Drive

 

How to donate blood

Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

 

Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass^® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at redcrossblood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.

 

About the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

Red Cross Reopening Evacuation Center in Swanton, Vermont

UPDATE: Red Cross Reopening Evacuation Center in Swanton, Vermont  

Burlington, VT. Sunday, January 14, 2018 – 10a.m. UPDATE – The New Hampshire / Vermont region of the American Red Cross is reopening the evacuation center in Swanton, Vermont due to continued flooding.

Evacuation center information for Swanton, VT is as follows:

Missisquoi Valley Union High School

175 Thunderbird Dr, Swanton, VT 05488

Swanton, VT:

• The evacuation center in Swanton will be opening this morning at 11am.
• Red Cross teams are visiting affected neighborhoods to check on residents and supply affected households with clean-up kits and additional resources if needed.

WHAT TO DO NEXT  If travel is dangerous in your area, travel is not suggested. If you can prepare, people living in the affected areas should:

• Fill your car’s gas tank, in case an evacuation notice is issued.
• Be ready to evacuate quickly and know your routes and destinations
• Check emergency kit and repolenish any items missing or in short supply. Keep it nearby
• Never drive through flood waters – turn around and go the other way
• Keep children away from flood waters
• Listen to local area radio, NOAA radio or TV stations for the latest information and updates

 

WHAT TO BRING TO A SHELTER The Red Cross encourages those who plan to stay in a Red Cross evacuation shelter to bring the following items for each member of their family:

• prescription and emergency medication
• medical equipment such as a wheelchair/walker, oxygen, etc.
• extra clothing
• pillows
• blankets and sleeping bags
• hygiene supplies
• flashlight with extra batteries
• phone and equipment chargers
• power strip
• small board games
• books for entertainment
• specialty snacks and juices for those with dietary restrictions
• basic snacks
• baby food and formula
• diapers
• beach chair or camp chair
• identification
• insurance papers
• other comfort items

Additionally, special items for children and infants, such as diapers, formulas and toys, should be brought, along with other items for family members who are elderly or disabled.

You may not bring illegal drugs, alcoholic beverages, or weapons into the shelter.

Be certain to download the FREE Red Cross Shelter App for your Smart Phone, it will give you a list of all open shelters in your area.

DOWNLOAD EMERGENCY APP Everyone should download the Red Cross Emergency App to have safety information available on their mobile device, including emergency weather alerts, preparedness information and shelter locations. Red Cross apps are available in smartphone app stores by searching for the American Red Cross or going to redcross.org/apps.

MAKE A DONATION The work of the American Red Cross starts long before a storm moves through the region. For example, we have warehouses stocked with disaster relief supplies, thousands of trained workers, and more than 320 mobile response vehicles on standby year-round to be ready to help people in need. If we didn’t maintain these resources 24/7, we couldn’t get help to people in a timely fashion—but we depend on donations from the American public to be ready.

Help people affected by disasters like hurricanes, floods and countless other crises by making a donation to Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters big and small across the United States. Visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

 

Red Cross Closing Evacuation Center in Swanton, Vermont

 

UPDATE: Red Cross Closing Evacuation Center in Swanton, Vermont

Burlington, VT. Saturday, January 13, 2018 – 8p.m. UPDATE – The New Hampshire / Vermont region of the American Red Cross is rightsizing the disaster response that has been initiated around the state today.

Swanton and Highgate, VT:

• The evacuation center in Swanton will be closing this evening at 9pm. Residents who were displaced have found or are being provided shelter for the night.
• Red Cross teams are being coordinated to visit affected neighborhoods tomorrow to check on residents and supply affected households with clean-up kits.

The American Red Cross has had workers monitoring the difficult weather pattern moving through our two state region, and is following up on reports in communities in both New Hampshire and Vermont. The recent rain followed by new freezing temperatures and additional snow are making for myriad responses.

Be certain to download the FREE Red Cross Shelter App for your Smart Phone, it will give you a list of all open shelters in your area.

DOWNLOAD EMERGENCY APP Everyone should download the Red Cross Emergency App to have safety information available on their mobile device, including emergency weather alerts, preparedness information and shelter locations. Red Cross apps are available in smartphone app stores by searching for the American Red Cross or going to redcross.org/apps.

MAKE A DONATION The work of the American Red Cross starts long before a storm moves through the region. For example, we have warehouses stocked with disaster relief supplies, thousands of trained workers, and more than 320 mobile response vehicles on standby year-round to be ready to help people in need. If we didn’t maintain these resources 24/7, we couldn’t get help to people in a timely fashion—but we depend on donations from the American public to be ready.

Help people affected by disasters like hurricanes, floods and countless other crises by making a donation to Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters big and small across the United States. Visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

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UPDATE: Red Cross Continues Response to Flooding in Vermont

Burlington, VT. Saturday, January 13, 2018 – 6p.m. UPDATE – The New Hampshire / Vermont region of the American Red Cross is rightsizing the disaster response that has been initiated around the state today.

Johnson, VT:

• The evacuation center at Johnson State College will be closed at 5pm today. A single family is was there earlier, but they have returned to their home.
• The Red Cross will be going through the affected areas for neighborhood damage assessment tomorrow as well as supplying affected households with clean-up kits if needed.

Swanton and Highgate, VT:

• The evacuation center in Swanton has recently received residents from Highgate, Vermont – the town just north of Swanton. Residents are meeting with Red Cross volunteers and local emergency leadership to see if an overnight shelter will be needed for them. That determination will be made at 8pm tonight.
• Additional Red Cross teams are being coordinated to visit affected neighborhoods tomorrow to check on residents and supply affected households with clean-up kits.

The American Red Cross has had workers monitoring the difficult weather pattern moving through our two state region, and is following up on reports in communities in both New Hampshire and Vermont. The recent rain followed by new freezing temperatures and additional snow are making for myriad responses.

Be certain to download the FREE Red Cross Shelter App for your Smart Phone, it will give you a list of all open shelters in your area.

DOWNLOAD EMERGENCY APP Everyone should download the Red Cross Emergency App to have safety information available on their mobile device, including emergency weather alerts, preparedness information and shelter locations. Red Cross apps are available in smartphone app stores by searching for the American Red Cross or going to redcross.org/apps.

MAKE A DONATION The work of the American Red Cross starts long before a storm moves through the region. For example, we have warehouses stocked with disaster relief supplies, thousands of trained workers, and more than 320 mobile response vehicles on standby year-round to be ready to help people in need. If we didn’t maintain these resources 24/7, we couldn’t get help to people in a timely fashion—but we depend on donations from the American public to be ready.

Help people affected by disasters like hurricanes, floods and countless other crises by making a donation to Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters big and small across the United States. Visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

 

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Red Cross Opens Evacuation Shelter Due to Flooding in Johnson, Vermont

Red Cross Opens Evacuation Shelter Due to Flooding in Johnson, Vermont

Burlington, VT. Saturday, January 13, 2018 – 11a.m. UPDATE – The New Hampshire / Vermont region of the American Red Cross is deploying Red Cross workers to open an evacuation center for people who may be evacuated due to the current flooding situation in Johnson, Vermont.

Evacuation center information for Johnson, VT is as follows:

Johnson State College
337 College Hill Rd, Johnson, VT 05656

The American Red Cross has had workers monitoring the difficult weather pattern moving through our two state region, and is following up on reports in communities in both New Hampshire and Vermont. The recent rain followed by new freezing temperatures and additional snow are making for myriad responses.

WHAT TO DO NEXT  If travel is dangerous in your area, travel is not suggested. If you can prepare, people living in the affected areas should:

• Fill your car’s gas tank, in case an evacuation notice is issued.
• Be ready to evacuate quickly and know your routes and destinations
• Check emergency kit and repolenish any items missing or in short supply. Keep it nearby
• Never drive through flood waters – turn around and go the other way
• Keep children away from flood waters
• Listen to local area radio, NOAA radio or TV stations for the latest information and updates

WHAT TO BRING TO A SHELTER The Red Cross encourages those who plan to stay in a Red Cross evacuation shelter to bring the following items for each member of their family:

• prescription and emergency medication
• medical equipment such as a wheelchair/walker, oxygen, etc.
• extra clothing
• pillows
• blankets and sleeping bags
• hygiene supplies
• flashlight with extra batteries
• phone and equipment chargers
• power strip
• small board games
• books for entertainment
• specialty snacks and juices for those with dietary restrictions
• basic snacks
• baby food and formula
• diapers
• beach chair or camp chair
• identification
• insurance papers
• other comfort items

Additionally, special items for children and infants, such as diapers, formulas and toys, should be brought, along with other items for family members who are elderly or disabled.

You may not bring illegal drugs, alcoholic beverages, or weapons into the shelter.

Be certain to download the FREE Red Cross Shelter App for your Smart Phone, it will give you a list of all open shelters in your area.

DOWNLOAD EMERGENCY APP Everyone should download the Red Cross Emergency App to have safety information available on their mobile device, including emergency weather alerts, preparedness information and shelter locations. Red Cross apps are available in smartphone app stores by searching for the American Red Cross or going to redcross.org/apps.

MAKE A DONATION The work of the American Red Cross starts long before a storm moves through the region. For example, we have warehouses stocked with disaster relief supplies, thousands of trained workers, and more than 320 mobile response vehicles on standby year-round to be ready to help people in need. If we didn’t maintain these resources 24/7, we couldn’t get help to people in a timely fashion—but we depend on donations from the American public to be ready.

Help people affected by disasters like hurricanes, floods and countless other crises by making a donation to Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters big and small across the United States. Visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

 

Red Cross Workers Mobilized in New Hampshire and Vermont in Response to Flooding

Red Cross Workers Mobilized Around the Clock in New Hampshire and Vermont Responding to Flooding

Evacuation Center in Swanton, Vermont Opening Due to Evacuations

Concord, NH / Burlington, VT. Saturday, January 13, 2018 – 7:30a.m. – The New Hampshire / Vermont region of the American Red Cross is deploying Red Cross workers to open an evacuation center for people who are escaping the current flooding situation in Swanton, Vermont.

Evacuation center information for Swanton, VT is as follows:

Missisquoi Valley Union High School

175 Thunderbird Dr, Swanton, VT 05488

Scheduled open time is 10am this morning

The American Red Cross has had workers monitoring the difficult weather pattern moving through our two state region, and is following up on reports in communities in both New Hampshire and Vermont. The recent rain followed by new freezing temperatures and additional snow are making for myriad responses.

The Red Cross is also monitoring rivers with ice jams that may result in flooding for communities including:

• Otter Creek in Rutland, VT
• Winooski River downstream from Montpelier, VT
• Souhegan River in Milford, NH
• Saco River in Conway, NH
• Pemigewasset River in Woodstock, NH and Plymouth, NH
• Sugar River in West Claremont, NH
• Contoocook River in Peterborough, NH where traffic is being re-routed due to flooding
• Connecticut River in Strataford, NH

No evacuations are currently being executed in these other communities, but the Red Cross is monitoring these areas should assistance become necessary.

WHAT TO DO NEXT  If travel is dangerous in your area, travel is not suggested. If you can prepare, people living in the affected areas should:

• Fill your car’s gas tank, in case an evacuation notice is issued.
• Be ready to evacuate quickly and know your routes and destinations
• Check emergency kit and repolenish any items missing or in short supply. Keep it nearby
• Never drive through flood waters – turn around and go the other way
• Keep children away from flood waters
• Listen to local area radio, NOAA radio or TV stations for the latest information and updates

WHAT TO BRING TO A SHELTER The Red Cross encourages those who plan to stay in a Red Cross evacuation shelter to bring the following items for each member of their family:

• prescription and emergency medication
• medical equipment such as a wheelchair/walker, oxygen, etc.
• extra clothing
• pillows
• blankets and sleeping bags
• hygiene supplies
• flashlight with extra batteries
• phone and equipment chargers
• power strip
• small board games
• books for entertainment
• specialty snacks and juices for those with dietary restrictions
• basic snacks
• baby food and formula
• diapers
• beach chair or camp chair
• identification
• insurance papers
• other comfort items

Additionally, special items for children and infants, such as diapers, formulas and toys, should be brought, along with other items for family members who are elderly or disabled.

You may not bring illegal drugs, alcoholic beverages, or weapons into the shelter.

Be certain to download the FREE Red Cross Shelter App for your Smart Phone, it will give you a list of all open shelters in your area.

DOWNLOAD EMERGENCY APP Everyone should download the Red Cross Emergency App to have safety information available on their mobile device, including emergency weather alerts, preparedness information and shelter locations. Red Cross apps are available in smartphone app stores by searching for the American Red Cross or going to redcross.org/apps.

MAKE A DONATION The work of the American Red Cross starts long before a storm moves through the region. For example, we have warehouses stocked with disaster relief supplies, thousands of trained workers, and more than 320 mobile response vehicles on standby year-round to be ready to help people in need. If we didn’t maintain these resources 24/7, we couldn’t get help to people in a timely fashion—but we depend on donations from the American public to be ready.

Help people affected by disasters like hurricanes, floods and countless other crises by making a donation to Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters big and small across the United States. Visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

Love Hannaford and Reusable Bags?

The Red Cross has been chosen as the charity of the month to receive proceeds from the sale of the “Helps” reusable bags!  They will be sold at select Hannaford locations during the January and February months.  When you purchase the “Helps” reusable bag at any of the locations below, $1 with come to your local Red Cross regional chapter!

January Locations:

• Route 25, Hatch Shopping Plaza, Plymouth NH
• 141 Hannaford Sq Suite 2, Bennington VT
• 217 Dorset Street, So. Burlington VT
• 71 Supermarket Drive, Brandon VT

February Locations:

• 30 Grapevine Drive, Dover NH
• 217 Dorset Street, So. Burlington VT
• 456 South Barre Rd, Barre VT

 

Thanks again to Hannaford for choosing us for this wonderful program!  Comment with pics of your new reusable bag!

Handing out smiles, one American Girl doll at a time

Military children across the Northeast experienced a brighter holiday season this year, thanks to the American Girl Doll Company.  The Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) team received a very generous donation of 72 American Girl dolls specifically for children of military families.  SAF was able to coordinate with the National Guard Family Programs Offices and Survivor Outreach Services teams in both New Hampshire and Vermont.  The team mobilized quickly to make this donation a reality, with special help from Kristen Coates, who used her superwoman speed to pick up the dolls from Springfield, MA and wonder woman Ann Malconian who went above and beyond to deliver the Maine SAF teams dolls to their director ahead of the impending holiday!  Thanks Ladies!

Our wonderful partners at the National Guard in both states were thrilled upon receiving this generous donation!  Thanks again to the American Girl Doll Company for bringing smiles to some of our region’s military kids!

1st Lieutenant Jennifer Dumark from the New Hampshire National Guard Family Programs team receiving their donation!

-Faith C.