The American Red Cross serving the Texas South Plains has received
a $2,500 grant from the Community foundation of West Texas to fun local
disaster response work.
The American Red Cross is a nonprofit organization serving
the 15 counties on the Texas South Plains with immediate emergency disaster
assistance. Formed in 1917 the American Red Cross has worked to alleviate human
suffering in the face of emergencies.
“With close to 100 families each year who suffer from a home
fire, this grant will help us be there when our community members need us the
most” Said Laura Hann, Executive Director
Established in 1981, the community foundation of West Texas
is a regional philanthropic entity created by and for the people of the Texas
South Plains region. The community Foundation exists to improve quality of life
in the region by helping area donors to give in ways that make an enduring impact
on their community. In 2015, the community Foundation and its affiliates
awarded more than $1.7 million in grants and scholarships, funding projects of hundreds
of nonprofit organizations, schools and government agencies. Visit http://communityfoundationofwesttexas.org/
to learn more.
The American Red Cross is accepting donation to help fund
disaster assistance in the South Plains. For more information on the Red Cross
please visit our web site at www.RedCross.Org/Lubbock or call 806-765-8534
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