12/29/2006:
AMERICAN RED CROSSOF MASSACHUSETTS BAY RESPONDS TO THREE FIRES WITHIN GREATER BOSTON
CAMBRIDGE, MA December 29, 2006 – The American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay responded to three fires earlier this morning at Rugg Road in Allston, Metropolitan Avenue in Hyde Park and Campbell Avenue in Revere. Over 20 people were affected as a result of all of the fires. Trained American Red Cross disaster relief workers are responding and are providing direct emergency assistance to the affected residents for food, temporary lodging and clothing for several days. Since December 23, 2006, the Red Cross responded to 9 fires and has met the emergency needs of over 80 individuals.
About the American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay
The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Founded in 1905, the American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay is one of the largest chapters in a national network of just over 800 Red Cross units. In 127 cities and towns in eastern Massachusetts, people displaced by fires and other disasters depend on the American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay around the clock for temporary shelter, clothes, and food. To make a donation online or for more information about the American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay, visit our web site at https://bostonredcross.org/donatenow.
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09/19/2006: "WOMEN WHO CARE" ONLINE AUCTION
8/23/2006: SHELTER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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