Go Campaign Red!

The Oregon Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross is running its first United Way campaign since 2006. "It's wonderful getting this campaign started," says Nia Gray, Community Account Manager. "We kicked off the 2009 with pumpkin pie and a candy gram fundraiser. Go campaign red!"

Pictured are Nia Gray and Darcie Spar, Grants Manager of the American Red Cross, Oregon Trail Chapter

The local chapter of the American Red Cross is the lead agency for the United Way Project Innovation Grant "Building Safety Skills Among Hispanic Families." Partnering with Hacienda CDC, Sacagawea Head Start, and the Mexican Consulate, the Red Cross is leading the initiative to pilot a series of training programs to ensure that Latino children and families have resources and skills to be prepared in an emergency.

Curricula will include training on first aid/CPR and disaster preparedness. Local youth will have access to "When I’m in Charge" Babysitter’s Training. The programs will be offered free or at reduced cost. Collaboration with culturally-specific organizations will ensure materials and presentations are culturally appropriate.

Click here for more info on programs currently funded by the United Way of the Columbia-Willamette.