Welcome
Since most of our work is done by volunteers, you will never find a better group of people to work with. Who could be nicer than people who give of themselves freely to help others?
Because more than 90% of our work is done by volunteers, we are able to keep cost down and do more with the donations we rely on.
We take the job of being good stewards very seriously. What we do is a reflection of the people of Cameron, Elk, Jefferson and Clearfield Counties. We hope you like what you see.
If you are looking for more information about the American Red Cross, go to www.redcross.org. We are one Red Cross and the services are all the same.
RED CROSS NEWS AND NOTES
Spring 2012 Chapter Newsletter Online
The March 2012 PA Heartland Newsletter is available by clicking the newspaper graphic on the right of the screen. Find out has been happening in your local Red Cross chapter and what opportunities will be taking place in the first part of the Summer.
American Red Cross Earns 4 Star Rating from Non-Profit Watchdog Group
We're pleased to inform you that the American Red Cross recently received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, the highest rating given. Charity Navigator is a watchdog organization that rates non-profits on their financial health, and accountability and transparency. The ratings are calculated based on criteria like demonstrating financial efficiency, accountability and accuracy; good governance, ethical best practices and commitment to donor rights.
This rating reflects the organizations hard work in controlling costs, executing on our mission and acting ethically and transparently with our donors.
In his notification letter to President and CEO Gail McGovern, Ken Berger, President of Charity Navigator, said, “Receiving four out of a possible four stars indicates that your organization adheres to good governance and other best practices that minimize the chance of unethical activities, and consistently executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way. Approximately a quarter of the charities we evaluate have received our highest rating, indicating that the American Red Cross outperforms most other charities in America.”
Make your spare change add up for The PA Heartland Chapter
Spare change piling up? Next time you shop for groceries, consider donating your spare coins to the American Red Cross at a Coinstar coin counting machine. Your donation will help our local chapter respond to disasters, help members of the military, provide blood to those in need and teach lifesaving skills to members of our community.
Coinstar Machines can be found locally in Wal-Mart Supercenters in Clearfield, DuBois and Punxsutawney; Fezell’s Shop N Save in DuBois; Fezell’s County Market in Punxsutawney; Giant Eagle stores in Brookville, DuBois and St. Marys; and Martins Food Market in DuBois.
Most machines are equipped with the donation option for the Red Cross.
